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Initiative 2066 aimed to keep gas as a utility option for consumers. But potential court challenges could complicate putting it into action.

A citizen panel recommends the pay bump, which would push annual salaries over $70,000, to keep pace with growing duties and rising costs of living.

Allegations are down by over 50% in the state, with most coming from people with disabilities. But claims are at an all-time high nationally.

The money has helped accelerate housing construction in the state, but there’s still only one affordable home for every five households that need one.

Too many cases, too few lawyers and too little money hurt local governments’ ability to provide effective counsel to those with financial constraints.

The long-term care tax program has already stoked controversy, with critics saying the $36,500 benefit is too small to be meaningful.

Tacoma, Spokane and Bellingham each have ballot measures on these issues, and both voters and candidates have cited them as top priorities.

Members of law enforcement, community organizers and more weigh in on the trial of three Tacoma officers charged in the 2020 death of Ellis.

Starting in 2025, local governments will need to consider emissions and natural disasters in their long-term planning. Some already do.