by Aspen Ford, Washington State StandardAugust 19, 2026 In the span of a month, firefighting costs for 20 wildfires burning across Washington have totalled $207 million, according to data from the state’s Department of Natural […]
OLYMPIA – Washington’s labor market increased by an estimated 21,100 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in July 2026 while the unemployment rate decreased slightly to 5.0%. “July marks a third consecutive month of job growth statewide,” said Anneliese Vance-Sherman, chief […]
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardAugust 18, 2026 Washington’s Democratic governor and a Republican congressman are asking President Donald Trump to meet with them to discuss the wildfires that have devastated parts of the state […]
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardAugust 18, 2026 A reporter-turned-attorney is the newest member of Washington’s citizen panel that enforces state campaign finance laws. Lisa Kremer, who works with Vandeberg Johnson Gandara PS in Tacoma, […]
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardAugust 17, 2026 Two Democratic Washington state Senate hopefuls are headed for a recount as just four votes separate them for second place in the primary and a spot on […]
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