West Coast states introduce legislation to make Pacific Standard Time permanent
West Coast states and British Columbia all passed legislation prior to the pandemic to move to daylight saving time permanently, but Congress has not...
Federal cybersecurity agency launches program to boost support for state, local election offices
WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s cybersecurity agency has launched a program aimed at boosting election security in the states, shoring up support for local...
If you can buy a ‘mansion,’ you can pay a tax for affordable housing,...
A sign announces newly built homes in Sudbury, Ma., in March 2023. Cities and states are increasingly considering so-called mansion taxes to fund...
A post-pandemic drop in student attendance across Washington still has educators wondering how to...
Kids these days just aren't getting perfect attendance like they used to. We can add that to the list of things that COVID got...
WA legislators contemplate tripling property taxes, igniting voter concerns
OLYMPIA - A contentious bill that could see property taxes in Washington state rise significantly is set to go before the Senate this Thursday,...
Police Checks Anglers During Pacific Northwest Fishing Trip
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Our moose Atlas is growing his antlers!
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Sullivan: Tire ban, $1,000 fines for idling appear out of Olympia executive session
It's amazing what can get passed through committee in Olympia without any public input. Last week, we reported on the Washington House of Representatives...
Washington State Cracks Down on Illegal High-Capacity Magazine Sales
In a landmark case for gun control enforcement, Federal Way Discount Guns, along with its former owner, Mohammed Baghai, has been ordered to pay...
Washington State Senate advances bill requiring clergy to report abuse
OLYMPIA, Wash.- The Washington State Senate advanced a bill designating members of the clergy as mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect. The policy,...
