News
Shaped by the pandemic, a partisan legislative session ends
The Democrat-led Legislature passed a budget, a capital gains tax and a clean fuel standard — over GOP…
Jerry Cornfield
Northwest News
What candidates say, wear in voter pamphlets may change
Lawmakers seek uniformity in how counties and state treat candidate statements and ballot arguments
Business
Cannabis sales surge, proving pot is pandemic-proof
There are more customers, and some regulars are stocking up — just in case there’s a shortage.
News
State braces for huge budget hole as tax collections tumble
Inslee cancels pay raises for some execs and orders furloughs for workers as special session looms.
News
State agencies map out possible cuts to plug budget hole
Layoffs and service cuts loom as state leaders confront a $4B gap due to the COVID pandemic.
Business
Amid falling revenue, Sound Publishing lays off 70 workers
The company shed 20% of its workforce. At The Daily World, four people lost their jobs.
News
1.2 million students won’t return to classrooms anytime soon
The governor has extended a statewide closure through June 19 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Northwest News
Governor: Stay at home — and that’s now an order
Jay Inslee on Monday took an aggressive new step to curb social interactions as coronavirus deaths rise.
Opinion
Commentary: Sorting the lists of wants and needs at the Capitol
With a third of the legislative session nearly gone, state lawmakers are starting to focus on matters of…
News
Place your bets, but not if you’re under age
This is Day 19 of 60 of the 2020 session of the Washington Legislature in Olympia.
Opinion
Far-right lawmaker Matt Shea has a House seat, but no caucus
Whether Democrats try to expel the GOP lawmaker will be a hot topic in the upcoming session.
Opinion
Election quirks: Drop boxes, tossed ballots, fickle voters
Before turning the page on the November election, here are a few questions to ponder.
Opinion
A gift idea for a troubled relationship: intervention
Appointment flap is latest dispute in protracted rift between Senate Republicans and Lt. Gov. Habib.