Washington wolves stay state endangered species The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission voted 5-4 Friday to keep wolves as a state endangered species, rejecting the recommendation of state scientists who said Washington wolves are not in danger of …
Seattle interim police chief fires officer who made ‘vile’ comments Seattle interim police Chief Sue Rahr has fired an officer and union leader who made comments, described as “vile” and callous, downplaying the death of a young woman killed by another …
Attorneys for convicted Auburn police officer seek new trial and judge The attorneys for Auburn police officer Jeffrey Nelson, convicted last month of murder and assault for the shooting death of Jesse Sarey in 2019, are seeking a new trial and a new judge …
Biden’s undocumented spouses order could ‘change everything’ for some in WA On June 18, President Joe Biden issued an executive order that grants protection to many undocumented spouses of American citizens who have lived in the U.S. for at least 10 years. …
How a rural WA school overcame the pandemic slump During the pandemic, when schools across the country saw academic test scores plummet, scores at Wahitis Elementary improved. While Wahitis saw a drop in test scores the year following the pandemic, scores …
State law means more ‘middle housing’ is coming to Renton House Bill 1110 was passed last year by the Washington Legislature to allow more “middle housing,” which describes housing such as duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, fiveplexes, sixplexes, courtyard …
Pacific Northwest still cool on built-to-rent houses Despite a chronic need here for affordable housing, the national trend to build houses for rent, not for sale, hasn’t gained traction in the Pacific Northwest. With mortgage rates perched near record …
‘Not enough beds’: A look at the farmworker housing crisis in eastern Washington Washington’s robust agriculture industry is centered in and around Yakima and the Tri-Cities. That industry depends on H-2A guest workers and domestic workers to tend to …
Seattle tries new approach for treating addiction — gift cards The basic concept of contingency management — incentives to help treat addiction — has been around since the 1960s. The Department of Veterans Affairs began offering it in select locations in …
WA drought has already led some to shut off water to farmers Washington’s dismal snowpack over the winter is turning into a dismal water supply for the growing season as farmers already are struggling to irrigate their crops. Summer is still weeks away and …
NW demand for electricity projected to grow 30% in decade Electricity demand in the Northwest is expected to grow more than 30% in the next decade, or about 5% more than estimated last year and triple the prediction three years ago, industry experts said …
OLYMPIA, WA – Last week, Washington’s Department of Revenue released a report on capital gains excise tax collections for the second year in which the tax has been collected. Washington taxpayers filed 3,850 returns for capital gains, and collections from …
OLYMPIA, WA – Last week, Washington’s Department of Revenue released a report on capital gains excise tax collections for the second year in which the tax has been collected. Washington taxpayers filed 3,850 returns for capital gains, and collections from …
With June 1 rent increases looming, mobile home residents face uncertain future There’s only a week and a half until Joann Wellman’s rent at Pinewood Park increases beyond her capacity to pay. Pinewood Park residents will see their monthly rent increased …
Washington wins grant to acquire 9,700 acres of forestland in Central Cascades Washington has secured a $15.3 million federal grant for the purchase of nearly 10,000 acres of forestland around the headwaters of the Yakima River, near Cle Elum. The …
Down payment on home out of reach as Clark County’s high rents challenge middle-income family Much attention has focused on how Washington’s housing crisis has affected low-income families, but it also hurts middle-class families…Middle-class families find …
Rep. Greg Nance: From Kitsap, with best wishes for success, some tips for the new ferries chief Steve Nevey, congratulations on your appointment as assistant secretary for Washington State Ferries. You take the helm of our iconic ferry fleet amid …
Legislative Assistant to Representative Tana Senn, Washington State House of Representatives, Democratic Caucus OPENS: May 2, 2024. CLOSES: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position has an intended start date of …
Most Seattle-area renters report big rent hikes in the past 12 months Rents in the Seattle area, and much of the nation, rose sharply during the early years of the pandemic. Since 2023, though, the rental market has softened, giving some relief to local …
OLYMPIA – Members of the Legislative Black Caucus released the following joint statement on the recent announcement by the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office on the lateral hiring of Christopher Burbank, one of three officers tried in the murder of Tacoma- …
