Republican leaders warn a proposed state income tax could push more residents and businesses to leave Washington, worsening affordability concerns. John Sattgast reports from Olympia. At a Republican leadership media availability Tuesday in Olympia, lawmakers warned Washington […]
OLYMPIA–Gov. Bob Ferguson, in partnership with the Washington Invasive Species Council, has proclaimed February 23-27 as Washington Invasive Species Awareness Week, recognizing the ongoing threat invasive plants, animals and pathogens pose to the state. “Invasive species continue […]
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardFebruary 9, 2026 When the federal government stopped making pennies, it left it up to states to decide how retailers deal with the change. In Washington, lawmakers are trying to […]
by Erick Bengel, Washington State StandardFebruary 9, 2026 A bill moving through the Washington legislature seeks to find ways to discourage people from misusing the state’s Public Records Act to target school districts. Introduced by […]
Olympia Unfiltered: The Weekly Hit is a short, weekly audio segment featuring a House Republican lawmaker discussing what happened in Olympia that week that the people of Washington need to know about. Episodes focus on: This […]
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