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New State House Bill Would Make Oil Owners Financially Liable for Oil Spills
The financial responsibility for an oil spill will fall on those who own the facilities and vessels that produce and transport oil under proposed House Bill 1691. “The goal is to minimize … more
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The Capital Building is seen Monday, January 8, 2018 in Olympia.
Chemicals in Cosmetics Targeted in Proposed New Washington Law
For a large portion of Washingtonians, the use of cosmetic products is a part of their everyday routine, but some of those same household products often contain harmful chemicals that cause a variety … more
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Washington state Capitol
House Panel Votes to Delay Washington's Long-Term Care Tax to 2023
OLYMPIA — A House panel has voted to delay the long-term care tax until 2023. On a 31-2 vote, a House committee approved a bill Thursday to delay the implementation of the tax. On a 23-10 … more
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Gov. Jay Inslee speaks at a press conference last October.
'Take Action This Day': Inslee Pushes Legislature to Pass Laws on Climate, Housing, Education, Transportation
OLYMPIA — The Legislature must act this session on climate change, housing and transportation, Gov. Jay Inslee said Tuesday. In his annual State of the State address, Inslee again pushed the … more
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FILE PHOTO — A worker sorts out canisters of various strains of marijuana at The Herbal Center in Tenino in April 2015.
'Battle Royale': Cannabis Regulation Bills Pit Regulatory Agency Against Some Marijuana Businesses
An effort by state regulators to rein in sale of intoxicating cannabis that can be produced with materials outside their authority has some major business interests crying foul. The Washington … more
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WDFW Manager Accused of Poaching in Eastern Washington
A Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife employee has been accused of poaching. The Ferry County prosecutor accused Brock Hoenes, the director for WDFW's north-central region, with unlawful … more
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The Capitol Building is seen Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, in Olympia.
As the 2022 Legislature Starts This Week, Here's What to Look Out for in the 60-Day Session
OLYMPIA — The Washington Legislature will open its 2022 session Monday. It will be mostly virtual — the second year the COVID-19 pandemic has forced lawmakers to convene behind their … more
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Gov. Jay Inslee speaks at a press conference in October.
Inslee Focus Turns to Testing, Masks, Away From Restrictions, as Omicron Surges
OLYMPIA — Almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic and Washington is still in a state of emergency — though most restrictions have eased — and Gov. Jay Inslee intends to keep it … more
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Governor Jay Inslee talks during a press conference at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in Chehalis in 2019.
One Year After Jan. 6 Riots, Inslee Proposes Making False Claims About Election Results a Crime
OLYMPIA — One year after rioters attacked the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., and breached the gate at the governor's mansion in Olympia, Gov. Jay Inslee wants to make spreading election … more
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Supporters of President Donald Trump riot at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. House Democrats are asking for legislation to make sure that military personnel and recruits are not participating in extremist activities as was seen at the Capitol insurrection.(Yuri Gripas/Abaca Press/TNS)
A Year After Trump Supporters Stormed U.S. Capitol, Northwest Lawmakers Reflect Deep Partisan Divide Over Events of Jan. 6
WASHINGTON — A year after supporters of former President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol and clashed with police in a deadly attempt to overturn an election, Northwest lawmakers reflect a … more
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Alexandra Kimball, a fifth grade teacher at Fort Stevens Elementary, receives the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at Yelm High School during a community-organized clinic in March 2021.
FDA Recommends Boosters for 12 to 15 Year-Olds, Full Approval Expected Later This Week
Booster doses for 12 to 15 year-olds will likely be approved by two federal agencies by the end of the week. The Food and Drug Administration recommended that kids and teens in this age group … more
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The Capitol Building is seen Monday, January 8, 2018 in Olympia.
Washington Legislature Goes Virtual for Second Year Amid Omicron Spike
OLYMPIA — For the second year in a row, the Washington Legislature will be mostly virtual. As the number of COVID-19 cases spikes across the state, the state House and Senate have both … more
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More than two dozen people on Christmas Eve helped rescue six elk that were trapped in the ice on the Kettle River near Barstow.
'We Would All Do It Again': Rescuers on Christmas Eve Saved Six Elk Trapped in Eastern Washington River 
In the early morning on Friday, 12 elk were freezing to death in the Kettle River south of Barstow, in Ferry County. Six of the animals didn't survive the day. But the other six did, thanks to … more
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Riders pedaled through Yelm on their 200-plus mile bicycle trip from Seattle to Portland, Oregon in this 2015 file photo taken on state Route 507.
Seattle to Portland Bike Ride Will Return in 2022, Organizer Announces
After a two-year hiatus due to pandemic restrictions, Cascade Bicycle Club has announced a full calendar of 2022 events and rides, including the return of Seattle to Portland. The 206-mile Seattle … more
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The Capital Building is seen Monday, January 8, 2018 in Olympia.
Plastic Silverware, Capital Gains Tax and More: Here's a Look at Washington Laws Going Into Effect Next Year
OLYMPIA — A new year sometimes means new laws go into effect in Washington, and this one will include changes to taxes, school names and the way you order takeout. Most laws go into effect … more
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Gov. Jay Inslee
Almost Nine Years After First Elected, Inslee Reflects on His Focus for Third Term, the COVID Pandemic
Almost nine years, more than two terms and one global public health crisis after he was first elected, Gov. Jay Inslee says he doesn't have time to think about his legacy. As the pandemic rages, … more
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The Washington State Capitol building
Climate Still Top of Mind for State Legislators This Upcoming Session
OLYMPIA — One year after two big climate bills — cap-and-trade and low carbon fuels — passed during the final hours of the legislative session, the fight over climate policy is far … more
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A lot remains a mystery about omicron, which has more than twice the number of mutations as the delta variant, with the bulk found in the spike, the crown-like protein on the surface of the virus that vaccines train our bodies to attack. This colorized scanning electron micrograph of a cell heavily infected with SARS-CoV-2 virus particles (orange/red) was captured at the NIAID Integrated Research Facility (IRF) in 2020. (NIAID via ZUMA Wire/TNS)
'We Have a Math Problem': With Omicron Looming, Washington Hospitals Enter Winter Already Near Capacity
Health officials in Washington are worried the state's nearly fully hospitals could be hit even harder because of the omicron variant of the coronavirus. The occupancy rate in intensive care units … more
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Governor Jay Inslee talks during a press conference at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in Chehalis in 2019.
Inslee Unveils 'Unusually Large' $62 Billion Supplemental Budget Proposal
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee unveiled an "unusually large" budget proposal of almost $62 billion Thursday that would continue focus on helping the state recover from the COVID-19 … more
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Willie Frank III talks to Gov. Jay Inslee about his father Billy Frank Jr. and the Nisqually River behind the Wa-He-Lute Indian School last April at Frank’s Landing.
'There Is No More Time When It Comes to Salmon': Inslee Announces Proposed Investments for Species Recovery
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee's proposed budget includes a continued effort to study replacing the benefits of the lower Snake River Dams, if the federal government decides to remove … more
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