by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardDecember 11, 2025 Drivers won’t pay higher tolls to pass through the Highway 99 tunnel in Seattle during next summer’s FIFA World Cup. The Washington State Transportation Commission voted unanimously […]
OLYMPIA – Washington’s economy decreased by an estimated 14,500 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in September 2025, and the monthly unemployment rate remained at 4.5%. September employment numbers were delayed because of the six-week federal government shutdown, which took […]
OLYMPIA – A proposal from Sen. Jeff Wilson, R-Longview, would expand Washington state’s efforts to control sea lions by asking boaters for voluntary contributions when they renew vessel licenses. Senate Bill 5851, pre-filed for consideration in […]
by Bill Lucia, Jerry Cornfield and Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State StandardDecember 10, 2025 As floodwaters swelled around Washington, threatening low-lying communities along rivers, Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a statewide emergency declaration on Wednesday. Ferguson said […]
by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardDecember 9, 2025 Pete Serrano’s time as a federal prosecutor in eastern Washington ended Tuesday. His tenure with the U.S. Department of Justice may not be over. Tuesday marked Serrano’s […]
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