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Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs issues statement on SCOTUS ruling staying injunction on mail-in ballot Executive Order

August 25, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off

OLYMPIA — Today, the United States Supreme Court stayed one of two injunctions that prevented the federal government from implementing new regulations on mail-in voting ahead of the November General Election. The Court did not rule […]

WA youth prison leader was fired after harassment probe

August 24, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardAugust 24, 2026 The head of Washington’s newest juvenile detention center was ousted after an investigation into allegations he sexually harassed an employee. The ex-staffer accused Kendrick Rochelle of repeatedly […]

Secretary of State Certifies Candidates and Measures for November General Election

August 23, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off

OLYMPIA — Today, the Office of the Secretary of State certified statewide results for the Aug. 4 Primary. Along with certification of results, the Secretary of State also certified all measures and candidates that will appear […]

State Fire Mobilization Authorized for the Colwash Fire

August 23, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off

Yakima County – State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Colwash Fire located in Yakima County, near Mabton. Washington State […]

Striking workers will need to seek jobs to qualify for WA unemployment benefits

August 22, 2026 GNCadm1n Comments Off

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardAugust 22, 2026 Pressed by the federal government, Washington is making a big change in its new law extending unemployment benefits to striking union workers. Starting Sunday, workers involved in […]