Northwest
Washington health insurance market in flux
Premiums have skyrocketed, prompting a response from lawmakers.
News
Local gymnastics community calls for change in sport culture
As a young adult, “Amy Johnson” had received a number of professional massages.
Northwest
Washington lawmakers seek to increase nuclear attack preparations
Bipartisan bills in the House and Senate could remove Cold War-era emergency planning restrictions.
News
Homelessness rises as counties collect data
Snohomish and King counties’ annual homeless counts took place last week.
Northwest
Cooke Aquaculture fined $332,000 for Cypress Island farmed salmon escape
The operation also faces possible closure if legislators pass a bill that would ban the use of Atlantic…
News
NSD ballot measures would address technology needs, overcrowding and more
Propositions 1, 2 and 3 will be on the Feb. 13 measure.
Northwest
Affirmative action could make a comeback in Washington State
Two decades after a voter-approved initiative made the practice illegal, legislators are calling for a reversal.
News
Mobile home park preservation talks continue in Kenmore
A moratorium, which has temporarily restricted mobile home park redevelopment, expires May 11.
Life
Eastside Audubon prepares for Great Bird Count
Eastside Audubon asks locals to help count the birds on the Eastside to create scientific data.
Northwest
Vetoed tax cut for manufacturers again pushed in bipartisan effort
Bill would lower business and occupation tax by 40 percent over four years.
Northwest
State House speaker talks taxes, death penalty, and harassment
Democrat Frank Chopp has had the speaker title since 1999, and he says he’s not retiring this year.
Northwest
Senator proposes revoking firearm rights in cases of harassment
The bill would expand an existing law that takes guns from perpetrators of domestic violence.
News
Tens of thousands take to the streets for Seattle Women’s March
Marchers included residents from the greater Eastside.
Northwest
American Indian activists rally in Olympia
More than 100 were on hand to lobby state government on issues including the welfare of indigenous women…
Business
Shopping for a cause: ECA Thrift Shop gives back to local nonprofits
The shop gives a majority of its profits away in cash but also provides vouchers for those in…
Northwest
Hundreds gather in Olympia for 40th annual March For Life
The march, which is timed to the anniversary of Roe v Wade, took place as legislators considered bills…
Northwest
State legislators combat federal ruling on net neutrality
One Senate bill would prohibit internet service providers from exercising “deceptive” tactics and impairing or blocking legal web…
News
1st District receives $57 million for infrastructure projects
The capital construction budget passed late on Jan. 18 by the state legislature.
Northwest
Lawmakers again consider requiring health plans to cover abortions
Democratic lawmakers are hopeful that this is the year for the Reproductive Parity Act.
Northwest
Bills intended to expand and empower voters move ahead in Olympia
They will allow same-day voter registration and local redistricting to empower minorities.