Spots of snow Monday morning, but possibly more substantial snow Wednesday
Today turned out about as expected with scattered showers and temperatures well into the 40s. A challenging forecast continues through at least Thursday. That’s because we’re in a “showers and sunbreaks” pattern as you saw today. Normally I would say “expect scattered showers...
Parts of western Washington hit hard by snow, icy roads, with more possible
WESTERN WASHINGTON — New snowfall in parts of western Washington Sunday and overnight into Monday caused icy roads and a slick commute for drivers. Some neighborhoods have a covering of snow and dozens schools are delayed or closed. See the list here. LIST | School delays,...
Washington lawmakers confront juvenile detention overcrowding crisis
Overcrowding at Washington’s biggest juvenile detention center has grown to crisis levels over the past year. A slew of bills in Olympia look to chip away at the problem. Some measures set a cap that, when met, requires officials to transfer detainees to other facilities and...
Devastated Washington Parents Received Wrong Child To Bury
The greatest loss a parent can experience is that of a child. It is against the natural order that what is brought in to the world after you, as a part of you, leaves before you. The circumstance behind the loss matters less than the perennial ache that follows. Understanding...
Washington State Patrol trooper car hit on southbound I-5 near Southcenter
Multiple collisions have been reported throughout Puget Sound, including a state patrol car hit on southbound Interstate 5 near Southcenter Sunday evening.
Why does WA have no income tax? That’s shaped class and the economy of...
Two local finance experts explain how no income tax has shaped Washington’s economy.
Cooler, wetter months ahead as NOAA forecasts above-normal precipitation through April
WASHINGTON STATE — The latest blast of winter weather for western Washington could be followed up by more rounds of cold and possibly snowy weather. That is according to the newest outlooks released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate...
Washington Lawmakers Hear Public Testimony on Bill to Define The Role of Sheriff’s ‘Posses’
February 2, 2025 Jade # Washington Lawmakers Hear Public Testimony on Bill to Define The Role of Sheriff’s ‘Posses’ Moe K. Clark, Investigate West, Washington State Standard The post Washington Lawmakers Hear Public Testimony on Bill to Define The Role of Sheriff’s ‘Posses’...
Popular Food Additive Is Now Officially Banned in Washington State
Popular Food Additive Is Now Officially Banned in Washington State. Through the years my wife has given me a hard time with my choices of beverages because of additives and now one of those additives is being banned by the FDA in Washington State. Red Dye #3 Has Been Banned...
Budget reset: Stop the cycle of overspending — show voters the results
Shortly after being elected, Gov. Bob Ferguson convened a diverse transition team to advise him on priorities like health care, education, infrastructure investment, and more. Among the many subcommittees formed, the Budget and Government Efficiency group sought to tackle some...
