Northwest
Capital budget passed, but affordable housing across the state still threatened
Some projects aimed at homeless families and disabled veterans won’t happen.
Northwest
Lawmakers advance a voluntary waiver of gun rights for those at risk of suicide
Under the proposed law, it would take those who volunteer 14 days to retain their right to a…
News
State officials: Don’t feed the coyotes
Spring is on the way, and with it local urban wildlife sightings could increase, including spottings of animal…
News
Criminal justice reform could be on the way for Washington
With exploding national incarceration rates since the 1980s, some groups in Washington state are pushing for criminal justice…
News
Redmond City Council awards funds to tourism projects
Redmond awarded a combined $274,500 to local and city projects that could increase tourism in the city at…
News
Mayor Marchione lays out vision for 2018
As 2018 kicks into full swing, Redmond Mayor John Marchione is hoping to continue and refine the city’s…
Northwest
State lawmakers re-consider eliminating statute of limitations on sex crimes
Having passed the House last year, the bill now appears to be stuck in a Senate committee.
Northwest
State takes aim at opioid crisis
Bills would limit opioid prescriptions, invest in treatment options.
Northwest
Legislature takes important step toward resolving capital budget issue
A lack of state funding has put the squeeze on a number of organizations throughout the state.
Northwest
LGBTQ bills advance in the senate
One bill would discourage conversation therapy, while the other would encourage equitable treatment for elderly members of the…
Northwest
Gun regulations draw an overflow crowd to hearing
Five firearm bills go before state lawmakers.
News
Inslee talks education, carbon tax and opioid crisis
Carbon tax proposal would replenish the state’s reserves for the first year for education spending.
News
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Life
December housing market update: Low inventory does not reduce demand | Real Estate Pulse
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Northwest
Lawmaker unveils ambitious plan to protect Salish Sea
The bill would aim to restore salmon while cutting down on toxins and noise pollution.
Opinion
For opponents of a carbon tax, an initiative threat looms
If legislators don’t act on the governor’s legislation, a plan could land on the November ballot.
News
Scouts, recycler team up on Christmas tree project
Redmond-based DTG Enterprises, Inc. worked with Boy Scout troops in Redmond on a Christmas tree recycling community service…
News
Fully funding education, passing capital budget top focus this legislative session
Eastside legislators met to discuss issues at annual breakfast
News
LWSD places bond, levies on February ballot
Voters in the Lake Washington School District (LWSD) will be asked to approve two levy renewals and a…