News Trump pardons, commutes sentences for January 6 defendants The order included the 18-year prison sentence of WA Proud Boy Ethan Nordean, who was convicted in 2023 for his role in the Capitol riot. by Ashley Murray Washington State Standard / January 21, 2025
News People’s March Seattle protest resumes ahead of Trump inauguration “We’re fighting for our America,” said one protester during the two-mile walk from Cal Anderson Park to Seattle Center on Saturday. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / January 18, 2025
Politics A look at the Washington Legislature’s 2025 environmental agenda A plan to create a state watchdog for the oil industry was deferred, but bills on recycling, salmon and data centers could come under consideration. by John Stang / January 16, 2025
Politics Former AG Bob Ferguson sworn in as Washington’s 24th governor Republican legislators said they were pleasantly surprised by his inaugural speech, delivered in the Capitol Dome chamber Wednesday in Olympia. by John Stang / January 15, 2025
Politics Bob Ferguson talks challenges ahead as Washington’s next governor The former attorney general says his priorities are the budget shortfall, the high cost of living and improving government efficiency. by Paris Jackson / January 15, 2025
Politics Jay Inslee reflects on 12 years as Washington governor In an interview with Cascade PBS, one of the state’s few three-term governors looks back on climate change efforts, the pandemic and homelessness. by Paris Jackson / January 14, 2025
Politics Who’s in the running to fill Tammy Morales’ Seattle Council seat? Following Morales’ resignation, the Council must pick one of 20 applicants to represent South Seattle’s District 2 until a special election this fall. by Josh Cohen / January 13, 2025
Politics Washington’s 2025 legislative priorities: Budget, housing, police With a $10-16B budget shortfall, lawmakers in Olympia will consider new taxes, bills to fund law enforcement hiring and a statewide rent-hike cap. by Shauna Sowersby / January 13, 2025
News Crowd gathers to mourn slain King County bus driver Shawn Yim Yim was killed in December while working in the University District. His union is renewing longstanding demands for safety improvements on Metro buses. by Josh Cohen / January 10, 2025
Politics WA cop shortage persists statewide as lawmakers gear up in Olympia Governor-elect Bob Ferguson wants $100M to hire more police officers, but with a $12B budget shortfall, it’s unclear where the funds will come from. by John Stang / January 10, 2025