Politics WA redistricting panel withheld text messages, possibly breaking the law The messages show the degree of the Legislature's involvement in redrawing political districts — a process handled by a bipartisan commission. by Melissa Santos / March 18, 2022
Politics 5 major things the Washington Legislature approved in 2022 ... and a few bills they left on the table. by Melissa Santos / March 11, 2022
Politics Will WA ban high-capacity gun magazines in 2022? Family members of mass shooting victims say the ban could save lives, but gun-rights groups remain opposed. by Melissa Santos / March 4, 2022
Politics $340M WA immigrant relief fund plagued by monthslong delays Though state lawmakers approved the money last April to help undocumented immigrants, none has been distributed. by Melissa Santos / March 2, 2022
Politics WA capital gains tax ruled unconstitutional by trial judge Lawyers for the state are expected to appeal the ruling, which will likely be decided by state Supreme Court. by Melissa Santos / March 1, 2022
Politics WA indoor mask mandate to lift March 12 in light of CDC guidance Mask requirements in Oregon and California will also be relaxed that day. by Melissa Santos / February 28, 2022
Politics WA redistricting panel admits it broke the law. What now? A settlement will allow new congressional and legislative maps to stand, but the commission must make changes going forward. by Melissa Santos / February 25, 2022
Politics Banning toxic chemicals in cosmetics moves forward in WA 'This is a banned chemical, it's a known carcinogen — and here we are putting it on the faces of women.' by Melissa Santos / February 21, 2022
Politics Washington state mask mandate ends March 21 Gov. Jay Inslee announced lifting the order after seeing COVID-19 cases consistently decline for weeks. by Melissa Santos / February 17, 2022 / 12:02 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28
Politics Adding pot shops to improve social equity hits snag in WA Legislature To help more people of color enter the legal pot industry, some want the state to allow more cannabis stores to open. But in Olympia, the plan is a tough sell. by Melissa Santos / February 14, 2022