The president says he wants them. Tech companies say they want them. So why are some of the region’s most talented workers waiting a lifetime to gain citizenship.
How a common need for dry land, an unconventional perspective on property rights, and 25 tons of cement brought a community of skateboarders together in Renton.
Columnist Marcus Harrison Green tells us about a troubling rift and the resulting rebirth in the local arm of the social movement.
The agreement between lawmakers, activists, and police amends the upcoming I-940 ballot initiative.
Seeking systematic reforms, victims spoke up this legislative session.
Meet JoAnna McKee, a persistent voice in the ear of wary politicians who didn’t believe that marijuana was medicine. Until they met JoAnna, that is.
The plan includes $1 billion for public education and $400 million in tax cuts for property owners.
Four key bills targeting sexual harassment passed both chambers and were waiting to be signed by the Washington State governor…
It was not always a civil process, but two diametrically opposed groups managed to find common ground.
With the governor’s signature, the Reproductive Parity Act will allow state funding for abortion and contraception services.
If signed, the new law will also protects student advisers who defend the free speech rights of student journalists.
It will be illegal in Washington to sell or own devices that make semiautomatic guns fire more rapidly.
In protest, House Republicans refused to vote on the controversial bill.
The Senate and House disagree over whether lost revenue from a lower fee should be offset right away.
It should result in reduction of the cost of vehicle licenses. The bill now goes to the state House.
How negotiations between Jay Inslee’s office, lawmakers, and media organizations led to the end of the controversial legislation.
The bill’s failure sets the stage for a possible initiative on the November ballot.
Meantime, news organizations, including this one, have agreed to pause a lawsuit over access.
As basketball season comes to a close, a poetic ode to a long-shot team.
The bill would allow, but not require, adults to carry concealed weapons.
