Community members ‘very concerned’ about proposed I-5 bridge toll
PORTLAND, Ore. ( KOIN ) — The Interstate-5 bridge connecting Oregon and Washington is in need of a major upgrade but...
Washington’s minimum wage increasing in 2025
SEATTLE - Washington officials have announced the minimum wage increase set to take effect at the start of 2025. Right now, the required minimum...
GOP legislative staff OK contract as Democratic employees say no
Washington State Capitol (Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard) In the first-ever collective bargaining for legislative employees in Washington, Republican staff in the state...
Why Washington tribes are fighting effort to gut the state’s Climate Commitment Act
The majority of Washington state tribes have spoken out against Initiative 2117, which would repeal a key part of the state's Climate Commitment Act...
Washington Earthquake: 2.7 Magnitude Quake Shakes Area East of Enetai
Enetai, WA - A 2.7 magnitude earthquake struck east of Enetai on Tuesday, causing minor tremors in the region. The quake was recorded at...
Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Frost Dates for Washington Towns
The Old Farmers Almanac has been a trusted source since the late 1700s. The weather experts at the Old Farmer's Almanac predict September and...
‘Why We Need Medicare for All’: Boeing Revokes Health Benefits for Striking Workers
Boeing revoked the company-sponsored healthcare benefits of about 33,000 striking workers starting Tuesday, drawing condemnation from progressives, who said it showed the need...
Virtual meeting set to discuss dam removal on the Snake River
OLYMPIA - The Bureau of Reclamation and the Washington State Department of Ecology invite the public to listen to an update on progress made...
Harger: As violent crime drops nationally, Washington takes a wrong turn
Violent crime is down across the nation. It's a rare bit of good news these days. But here in Washington, it seems we're not...
Northern State Hospital: Abandoned Mental Asylum Haunting Washington
Perhaps one of the eeriest ghost towns in Washington State is that of Northern State Mental Hospital. Located near the town of Sedro-Woolley, the...
