The bill’s failure sets the stage for a possible initiative on the November ballot.
Meantime, news organizations, including this one, have agreed to pause a lawsuit over access.
The bill would allow, but not require, adults to carry concealed weapons.
What did they do, and what matters to you?
Legislators try to frame the bill as a win for open government, while opponents hope for veto by Governor Jay Inslee.
If passed, the new law would allocate money to schools for emergency response and raise the age required to purchase assault-style weapons.
The bill would allow those who feel they are at risk of suicide to add their name to a do-not-sell list.
Governor’s pitch to tax carbon makes it to the Senate floor, but time is running out.
Before heading to the governor’s desk, the bill will return to the Senate for another vote.
Critics slam the move as a blow to government transparency.
After the election of President Trump, many in Seattle and its surrounding communities let their anger be heard. Gov. Jay Inslee was one of them.
Inside the growing community of pinball-playing women making a scene in Seattle.
After passionate floor debate, the bill moves to the House.
State Democrats push labor union-friendly bills while Republicans cry foul play.
Former U.S. Secretary of State said “Washington has an opportunity to lead.”
The bill would do away with a law that opponents say is antiquated and xenophobic.
The House of Representatives votes to end questioning criminal history on job applications.
Some people in Kent thought their police station was named for the Confederate general. They were wrong.
The bill would provide assistance for residents that make less than 70 percent of the state median income.
The Evergreen Free College Program being called for would benefit both middle-income and low-income students.
