PORTLAND, Ore. — A federal environmental review has cleared the way for navigation improvements on the lower Columbia River aimed at reducing ship delays and improving safety near the ports of Longview and Kalama, Washington. The […]
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardFebruary 18, 2026 The third deadline in as many weeks came Tuesday in the Washington Legislature. It meant the end of the road for numerous bills, including priorities on issues […]
by Bill Lucia, Washington State StandardFebruary 17, 2026 A day after the Washington state Senate approved an income tax on millionaire earners, Gov. Bob Ferguson said he’s still not satisfied with the bill. He’s previously […]
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardFebruary 17, 2026 Democratic state senators’ pursuit of new barriers to Washington’s initiative process ended quietly Tuesday. Senate Bill 5973, dubbed the “initiative-killer” by opponents, lapsed when it did not […]
by Aspen Ford, Washington State StandardFebruary 18, 2026 Washington state Senate lawmakers passed a bill on Tuesday afternoon that would increase tuition scholarships for students attending private colleges. Senate Bill 5828, sponsored by Sen. T’wina […]
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