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
Politics How WA cities’ lobbying muscle shapes housing, public records bills Lobbyists for the Association of Washington Cities flex the group’s influence in Olympia — including the ability to draft policy themselves. by Joseph O’Sullivan / June 21, 2023
Politics Washington state Sen. Mark Mullet announces bid for governor The moderate Democrat from Issaquah joins Attorney General Bob Ferguson and Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz in seeking the open seat. by Joseph O’Sullivan / June 1, 2023
Politics With Inslee out, candidates are lining up for Washington governor Among those exploring bids for the 2024 election are Bob Ferguson, Hilary Franz, Raul Garcia and Semi Bird. by Joseph O’Sullivan / May 26, 2023 / Updated at 11:30 a.m., on July 6
Environment Within the Salish Sea, Samish divers research kelp forests Western science and traditional knowledge help them monitor seaweed health, vital to their culture and local ecosystems. by Luna Reyna / May 23, 2023 / Updated at 11:05 on May 23
Politics Washington lawmakers make drug possession a gross misdemeanor The Legislature needed an extra day to pass the new law after failing to come to an agreement at the end of the 2023 regular session. by Joseph O’Sullivan / May 16, 2023
Politics WA lawmakers’ ‘year of housing’ could ease the affordability crisis The Legislature passed 10 laws and put $1 billion toward one of Washington’s most pressing problems: a statewide lack of accessible shelter. by Joseph O’Sullivan / May 12, 2023
Politics Inslee rolls back COVID vaccine mandate for WA state employees The move was one of the governor’s most controversial pandemic orders as nearly 2,000 Washington employees opted out of getting the jab. by Joseph O’Sullivan / May 10, 2023
News Families of missing Indigenous people have an ally in Roxanne White White's own journey led her to organize searches for lost loved ones and events like the May 6 march. by Luna Reyna / May 5, 2023