Opinion
With Palumbo out, capital gains tax gets real for Democrats
His successor could be the vote leaders need. But with elections in 2020, tax may be off the…
Opinion
Upon further review, EPA wants to redo water quality rules
Feds say they’ll use what the state submitted in 2016 even though they’re no longer the state’s faves.
Opinion
In state House, one historic era ends and another begins
Chopp is out as speaker. Lovick is in, and already dealing with next steps in two investigations.
Opinion
Even with all that winning, Democrats didn’t run the table
They didn’t pass a capital gains tax or plastic bag ban and the death penalty is still on…
Opinion
What tax-raising idea will win out in March budget madness?
Democrats, who control the House and Senate, are set to release spending plans and revenue packages
Opinion
Democrats eyeing the need for higher taxes
Even with a robust economy, the majority party may seek more revenue to carry out its wish list.
Opinion
All quiet on the car tab front in Washington legislature
Several bills have been introduced, but none made it to a hearing.
Opinion
Controversial 2018 election mailers were audacious — and legal
Misleading postcards didn’t violate election laws because they touted non-candidates, the PDC found.
Opinion
Male-only no more: The next House Speaker will be a woman
The Frank Chopp era will end soon. Everett’s Robinson is among a crowd of women who may seek…
Opinion
Sound Transit will be in legislative spotlight
Lawmakers insisted throughout the 2018 session they wanted to provide some car tab relief but adjourned without doing…
Opinion
Lawmakers reading bills for guns, helmets, soju
Here is a snapshot of a few bills that have been pre-filed for introduction on opening day of…
Opinion
Their I-940 made the ballot, but not the version they prefer | Letter
A much-divided state Supreme Court blew up an unusual compromise when it concluded that Initiative 940, which would…
Opinion
State Dems may abandon caucus chaos in time for 2020
Washington also is considering becoming more significant by moving its primary to early March.
Opinion
Signature of registered voter is a coveted commodity
The competitive nature of the initiative and referendum season now peaking in Washington.
Northwest
State money for postage-paid ballots might not be enough
Snohomish County gets $166,000, but if turnout is high this year, it might cost more.
Opinion
President, governor or retirement — only Inslee knows his plan
What we do know is that he’s off to Iowa in June to deliver the keynote address at…
Opinion
Eyman says he will spend $500K of his own money on initiative
The conservative activist’s self-financing claim points to a lack of deep-pocketed donors.
News
Secretary of State pushes for pre-paid postage for ballots
Kim Wyman is asking Gov. Jay Inslee for the authority to reimburse counties for postal costs.
Northwest
Olympia stunner: Compromise over police use of force
It was not always a civil process, but two diametrically opposed groups managed to find common ground.
Northwest
Bump stock ban becomes law; semiautomatics bill up next
It will be illegal in Washington to sell or own devices that make semiautomatic guns fire more rapidly.