OLYMPIA – Washington’s economy decreased by an estimated 14,500 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in September 2025, and the monthly unemployment rate remained at 4.5%. September employment numbers were delayed because of the six-week federal government shutdown, which took […]
After Several High-Profile Oval Office Events with Donald Trump, Minimal Details Have Been Revealed About If and How Taxpayers and Families Will See Lower Costs Text of the Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C. – Senate Finance Committee […]
OLYMPIA – A proposal from Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, would expand Washington state’s efforts to control sea lions by asking boaters for voluntary contributions when they renew vessel licenses. Senate Bill 5851, pre-filed for consideration in […]
Lawmakers raise alarm about whether Trump administration is seeking to “quietly kill field offices,” implement backdoor benefits cuts Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ron Wyden said today he is joining his Senate colleagues in pressing the head of Social […]
Portland, OR- Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge Heidi Moawad today sentenced 21-year-old Riz’o Eonte Lucas to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 25 years. The defendant was convicted of Murder in the Second Degree […]
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