News
State demanded more drop boxes, and now it must pay for them
A King County judge says a law requiring more ballot boxes was an illegal unfunded mandate.
Northwest
Inslee announces COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund now open for applications
$40 million in federal funds to be distributed
Northwest
U.S. Attorney Brian T. Moran appoints election officer for the Western District of Washington
Assistant U.S. attorney will oversee complaints of election fraud
Northwest
Concern that climb in COVID-19 cases means ‘fall surge’ is starting
Experts say we must act now to reverse trend | State Department of Health
News
State Supreme Court strikes down $30 car-tab initiative
Justices unanimously agreed that voter-approved Initiative 976 is unconstitutional.
Northwest
King County Elections mails 1.4 million ballots for Nov. 3 General Election
Director predicts 90% turnout
Northwest
King County Council approves funding for affordable housing
Small increase in sales tax to support program
News
Inslee, Culp joust on COVID, climate, crime in feisty debate
In their only televised match-up, the two gubernatorial candidates differed on pretty much everything.
Northwest
Public school enrollment drops 2.8% across the state
One-third of decrease attributed to kindergarten-age children
News
Inslee, Culp will meet in only televised debate Wednesday
The two candidates will answer questions for an hour but they will not be on stage together.
Northwest
Inslee criticizes Trump’s comments about having COVID-19
‘More than 2,000 additional Americans have died and downplaying this danger is the best he can do?’
Northwest
K–12 state internet access program allows more students to learn from home
Students from low-income families can connect online at no cost to them
Opinion
Editorial: Let’s clear the air on wildfires, climate change
Agreement and commitment is needed to address the causes of wildfires and climate change.
News
Surge in consumer spending eases state budget challenges
A jump in tax collections cuts a projected $9 billion shortfall in half, acccording to new forecast.
Northwest
Satterberg responds to ‘anarchist jurisdictions’ label by DOJ
Prosecutor refutes allegation that laws are not being enforced in King County
News
Should state cover school bus costs if there are no riders?
With funding tied to getting students to school, districts are uncertain how much money they’ll receive.
Northwest
Constantine highlights anti-racism, criminal legal system transformation in upcoming budget
King County executive says invest, divest, reimagine
Northwest
King County voters to decide $1.74B Harborview Medical Center measure
Improvements include a new medical tower building
Northwest
Inslee sends letter to Trump on the role of climate change in historic wildfires
‘I implore you to recognize the science behind this destruction’