Opinion
Will we feel different when Trump is impeached? Probably not
As a historic vote looms in the House, attitudes of the public are pretty hardened on this subject.
Opinion
When asked their opinion on contract talks, they were silent
A 2017 law lets lawmakers offer negotiation topics. But a bipartisan panel didn’t do so this week.
Opinion
Post-election, new battles loom over Eyman’s car-tab measure
Lawmakers will wrangle over cuts in transportation spending as lawyers tangle on the measure’s legality.
News
As historic inquiry unfolds, congressman from Olympia has a front row seat
Congressman Denny Heck, a Democrat from Olympia, made his mark as House Intelligence Committee member.
Opinion
Cornfield: Sound Transit critics see ‘escape route’ in Initiative 976
In this election, critics of Sound Transit 3 are getting the do-over they’ve fervently sought.
Opinion
This political break-up couldn’t come at a worse time
As backers of I-1000 gear up, a legal spat involving others is casting a shadow on their efforts.
Opinion
To expel or not to expel Matt Shea from state House
Results of a private investigation could put the fate of GOP lawmaker in front of the House in…
Opinion
Anti-tax advocates are crowding the Nov. ballot
If you lost count of how many new and higher taxes state lawmakers passed this year, it was…
Opinion
In tough month, an ally becomes a competitor for Eyman
After getting signatures for a measure that didn’t qualify, Restore Washington wants to do its own.
News
Judges, lawmakers and the governor in line for pay raises
Salaries would climb 18.5 percent for those in the judicial branch under a citizen panel’s proposal.
News
Cantwell and Hutchison disagree about pretty much everything
At their debate near Tacoma, they clashed on all the major questions of the day — including the…
News
Does Washington need a ‘surgeon general’s warning’ for guns?
Initiative 1639 would require something similar on paperwork for firearms purchases.
News
State lawmakers begin new session with old problems to solve
On the 2018 Olympia agenda: construction budget, water policy and clearing up car-tab chaos.