Politics 22 WA counties sue the state over lack of mental health care They say the Department of Social and Health Services is failing people in the criminal legal system who also have mental health issues. by Joseph O’Sullivan / August 23, 2023 / Updated at 5:24 p.m., on Aug. 23
Politics WA senators just released more previously redacted records Leaders said they didn’t have more hidden information, but memos show blacked-out emails to cannabis lobbyists and texts with redacted bill names. by Joseph O’Sullivan / August 17, 2023
News Washington state buys shuttered psychiatric hospital in Tukwila Cascade Behavioral Health’s parent company closed the 137-bed facility last month. Now the state hopes the acquisition will expand treatment options. by Joseph O’Sullivan / August 11, 2023
Politics WA governor candidate Semi Bird set for school board recall vote The military veteran and Republican from Richland said he'll continue his gubernatorial campaign regardless of the result. by Joseph O’Sullivan / July 31, 2023
Politics Washington governor’s race sparks stricter campaign-finance rule AG Bob Ferguson's $1.3M transfer, an attorney turned ‘finance gadfly’ and a Public Disclosure Commission vote that could shake up the election. by Joseph O’Sullivan / July 21, 2023
Politics Former U.S. attorney Nick Brown announces bid for Washington AG Brown joins fellow Democrat state Sen. Manka Dhingra of Redmond in seeking the open seat as Bob Ferguson eyes the governor's office. by Joseph O’Sullivan / July 12, 2023
Politics Raul Garcia drops WA governor bid after Dave Reichert announces run Garcia will instead run for U.S. Senate. The two Republican candidates have already endorsed each other and consulted before Garcia's announcement. by Joseph O’Sullivan / July 7, 2023
Politics Former Sen. Mona Das and Rep. Dave Reichert join crowded WA races Statewide elections are experiencing a surge in candidates for high-profile open seats such as commissioner of public lands and governor. by Joseph O’Sullivan / July 6, 2023 / Updated at 11:30 a.m., on July 6
News Washington Department of Corrections to close one of 12 prisons Steep drops in the incarcerated population prompted the shutdown of Clark County’s Larch Corrections Center. by Joseph O’Sullivan / June 29, 2023
Politics WA’s new capital gains tax brings in millions more than expected The latest state revenue forecast brings good news for the current two-year budget cycle, and for the next one as well. by Joseph O’Sullivan / June 27, 2023 / Updated at 3:30 p.m., on June 27