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Boeing machinists take to the picket line in front of Boeing’s Paine Field facility as IAM District 751 workers began their strike on Friday, Sep. 13, 2024, in Everett, Washington. (Photo by Ryan Berry/Washington State Standard)
Unemployment benefits for striking workers gain approval from Washington state Senate
Workers in Washington moved a step closer to gaining access to unemployment insurance during strikes, after a bill that would extend the benefits passed the state Senate on Friday.  Under … more
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Reps. Dan Griffey, R-Allyn, and Travis Couture, R-Allyn.
Bill to monitor sexually violent predators released into less restrictive alternatives passes in the House
In their ongoing battle to reform Washington state’s civil commitment system for sexually violent predators (SVPs), state Reps. Dan Griffey, R-Allyn, and Travis Couture, R-Allyn, delivered what … more
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A view of Seattle Children’s Hospital. (Photo courtesy of Seattle Children’s)
Trump flouted judge’s order by canceling Seattle Children’s grant, Washington state AG says
Washington’s attorney general asked a federal judge Thursday to hold the Trump administration in contempt for allegedly canceling a grant to Seattle Children’s Hospital to research … more
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Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins speaks during the inauguration of Gov. Bob Ferguson on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia, Wash. (Ryan Berry/Washington State Standard)
Here’s how Congress could push Washington state lawmakers into a special session
The leader of the Washington state House of Representatives said the quiet part out loud this week: lawmakers should brace for a special session if Congress slashes funding for Medicaid, the health … more
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Washington state bill aiming to limit police traffic stops dies in committee
A bill in the Washington Legislature that would have limited the circumstances under which law enforcement officers can conduct traffic stops has failed to advance from the House Community Safety … more
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U.S. Forest Service officials attend a timber sale tour in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest on Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023.
Federal worker unemployment claims in Washington state double over last year
Washington state is seeing a sharp increase in unemployment claims by federal workers as the Trump administration moves to slash the government workforce.  Claims from federal employees in … more
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Washington state draft report blames high electric semi-truck prices on 'market failure'
A draft report by Washington state’s Electric Vehicle Coordinating Council attributes the increased price of new electric semi-trucks to be the result of “market failure." Industry … more
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The Washington state Supreme Court building in Olympia. (Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)
Washington Supreme Court upholds ballot signature verification system
Washington’s ballot signature verification system is constitutional, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday, despite a challenge arguing the process has disenfranchised tens of thousands of … more
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Washington state lawmakers consider uncapping tax on big tech companies to fund higher ed
A battle is brewing in the Washington Legislature over a Democratic bill that would hike a tax on large technology companies to raise more money for higher education, including student financial aid. … more
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Fallout from tariff fight looms for Washington state
Industries across the state continue to brace for fallout from the implementation of U.S. tariffs on international goods, and retaliatory tariffs from Canada, China and Mexico. At the Washington … more
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Washington state resolution would enshrine abortion, gender-affirming care into state constitution
A group of more than two dozen Washington Democrat state senators have sponsored a resolution that would amend the state Constitution to guarantee a right to abortion and gender-affirming treatment. … more
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Washington state Senate passes gun-free zone expansion bill
A bill expanding gun-free zones cleared a major legislative hurdle on Wednesday, passing the Washington State Senate on a 28-21 vote. Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5098 , sponsored by … more
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Attorney General Nick Brown Waves to lawmakers during a joint legislative session in the House chambers at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia on Wednesday, Jan. 15.
Washington state attorney general joins lawsuit over federal job cuts
The Washington state attorney general on Tuesday joined another lawsuit against the Trump administration, this time over the “damaging and illegal” firings of federal employees. In … more
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Report says home construction costs in Washington state climbing due to red tape
One of the largest home building associations in America has released a report detailing the rising costs of home construction in Washington state, blaming onerous government regulations for higher … more
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Washington state bill would require diaper changing stations in more restrooms
Many parents share the common experience of having to change a child’s diaper at the back of a car or the corner of a room when there isn’t a changing station available.  … more
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“Stand up, fight back,” the crowd chanted as they gathered to protest against the Trump administration. (Photo by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero/Washington State Standard)
Protesters rally against Trump at Washington state Capitol
More than 2,000 people rallied at the Washington state Capitol on Tuesday to protest President Donald Trump, ahead of his speech to a joint session of Congress. Around 2,300 hundred people … more
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A campground at Paradise Point State Park. (Washington State Parks)
Washington state might raise Discover Pass price to $45
Washington’s state parks and other natural sites may soon become more expensive to visit as lawmakers are looking to increase the price of the Discover Pass.  The pass allows visitors … more
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Brian Heywood, founder of Let’s Go Washington, the political committee behind the parents' 'bill of rights' measure approved by the Washington Legislature last year. He said the group filed a measure Tuesday to prevent lawmakers from changing the year-old law. (Jerry Cornfield / Washington State Standard)
Voters could get final say on changes to Washington state’s parental ‘bill of rights’
The conservative political group behind three failed measures on last year’s Washington ballot filed an initiative Tuesday to prevent the Democrat-controlled Legislature and governor from … more
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The Capitol building in Olympia, home to the Senate and House chambers, is lit up on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023.
Bill to expand abortion access on Washington state college campuses dies in committee
A bill that would require public colleges and universities in Washington state to offer medication abortion through student health centers has died in the Senate Ways & Means Committee. … more
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Protesters hold up signs as cars pass by during a “Protect Our Parks” protest along State Route 706 outside of the Nisqually entrance to Mount Rainier National Park near Ashford on Saturday, March. 1.
In focus: ‘Protect Our Parks’ protest rallies support for public lands, workers
Protesters held up signs and chanted as cars passed by during a “Protect Our Parks” protest along state Route 706 outside of the Nisqually entrance to Mount Rainier National Park near … more
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