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Inslee seeks abortion rights amendment to state constitution

Inslee made announcement during a news conference Saturday

Jan. 26, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Rent stabilization bills introduced by lawmakers

Ramel, Macri aim to prevent dramatic rent increases

Jan. 17, 2023 4:57 p.m.

Washington lawmakers convene for 105-day session

Top concerns range from homelessness to public safety

Jan. 9, 2023 6:13 p.m.

Seattle Public Schools sues social media giants for youth mental health crisis

District claims students have been exploited

Jan. 7, 2023 1:30 p.m.

Inslee touts ‘cap-and-invest’ program to reduce carbon emissions

'These two major [programs] are leading the nation, and to some degree, the world'

Jan. 5, 2023 11:25 a.m.

New labor requirements to go into effect New Year’s Day

State to implement higher minimum wage, new rights for rideshare drivers

Dec. 31, 2022 5:16 p.m.

Democrats, GOP seek unity on state’s biggest issues

Lawmakers to address behavioral health, housing in upcoming session

Dec. 27, 2022 5:00 a.m.

Census data highlights renters’ burden in Whatcom County

58% of Bellingham renters pay too much for housing

Dec. 15, 2022 5:05 a.m.

Children’s levy vote reveals urban-rural divide

Democratic wins in 42nd suggest political shift

Nov. 29, 2022 2:01 p.m.

Democrats hold onto leads in 42nd District

Ballots, opportunity running out for GOP in close races

Nov. 10, 2022 6:00 p.m.

Races tighten in 42nd with Republicans making gains

Less than 1,000 votes separate Shewmake, Sefzik

Nov. 9, 2022 6:20 p.m.

Democrats lead in battleground races after election night

42nd District, including Shewmake vs. Sefzik, too close to call

Updated Nov. 9, 2022 11:09 a.m.