by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardMarch 4, 2026 The votes weren’t there yet late Wednesday for Democrats’ income tax bill in the Washington state House. Democratic members are withholding support for the proposed income tax […]
House Republicans say a bill giving Washington’s attorney general broader investigative authority raises serious concerns about government overreach. John Sattgast reports from Olympia. The bill grants the state attorney general sweeping investigative powers, including the ability […]
YAKIMA, Wash. – The Bureau of Reclamation’s March 2026 total water supply available forecast for the Yakima basin indicates the water supply will not fully meet irrigation demands this season. The early estimate of the total water […]
OLYMPIA – With Washington’s spring turkey hunting season quickly approaching, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) urges new hunters to complete hunter education so they can participate in upcoming seasons. “Due to high […]
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardMarch 4, 2026 Washington lawmakers are considering raising the state’s cigarette tax for the first time since 2010, to $5 per pack. Currently, the total state tax on a pack […]
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