Bill Kaczaraba
A study in contrasts: Costco vs. Boeing
A recent poll conducted by DMH Research sheds light on how we perceive major companies like Amazon, Starbucks and Microsoft.2 months ago
Heather Bosch and Steve Coogan
Washington official dismisses concerns Joe Biden may be left off election ballot
The Washington Secretary of State's office is brushing off concerns President Joe Biden won't be on the state's general election ballot.2 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Judge rules Washington’s ban on high-capacity magazines is unconstitutional
Washington's ban on high-capacity magazines is unconstitutional, at least according to Cowlitz County Superior Court Judge Gary Bashor.2 months ago
Kate Stone
Oregon ends decriminalization of drugs, joins Washington in pushing jail or treatment
Oregon Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek signed into law a bill that recriminalizes the possession of small amounts of drugs.2 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Video: SPD releases footage of Seattle City Council protest, 6 arrested
SPD released new footage of officers arresting individuals after a Seattle city council meeting protest went awry late February.2 months ago
Steve Coogan
Ex-US Rep. McDermott says he found what he fought for when he went abroad
Former Washington Democratic U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott, 87, has detailed his move to the village of Civrac-en-Médoc, France.2 months ago
Julia Dallas
Are potatoes vegetables or grains? Sen. Cantwell joins lawmakers in debate
Potatoes could soon have more in common with rice than carrots as the USDA looks into reclassifying the vegetable as a grain.2 months ago
Kate Stone
Inslee signs natural gas bill into law, critics say it comes at expense of customers
A controversial natural gas bill is now law. But the heated debate over how we warm our homes is far from over.2 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Washington becomes first state to ban lead in cookware
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed the Lead in Cookware Act Thursday, banning lead from any products used to cook food.2 months ago
James Lynch
King County’s plan to close youth detention center met with fierce backlash
The King County Law and Justice Committee received a final report on Executive Dow Constantine's plan to close a youth detention center.2 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Drones will be used to combat graffiti after Inslee signed new bill
State transportation officials have been authorized to use drones to address graffiti vandalism after Gov. Jay Inslee signed House Bill 1989 into law.2 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Pierce County: Sheriff Ed Troyer is not running for reelection
Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer will not seek re-election, the sheriff's department confirmed.2 months ago
Julia Dallas
Harrell’s office announces Seattle preschool slots for thousands of kids
Thousands more families will have the chance to start their children's Seattle preschool education earlier, thanks to a program launching.2 months ago
Emma Burrows and Dasha Litvinova, The Associated Press
Putin extends rule in preordained Russian election after harshest crackdown since Soviet era
With nearly all the precincts counted Monday, election officials said Putin had secured a record number of votes.2 months ago
Steve Coogan
After 30 years, ex-state House speaker Frank Chopp won’t seek reelection
Former state House Speaker Rep. Frank Chopp said Wednesday he won't seek reelection after a 30-year run serving in the Washington State Legislature.3 months ago
Washington State Bar Association OKs far lower caseloads for public defenders
The Bar approved the limits in an effort to stop the lawyers from quitting and to make sure they have enough time to represent each client.3 months ago
The MyNorthwest staff with wire reports
Washington pushes Trump over the top in GOP delegate count after presidential primary
After Tuesday's presidential primary, Washington, unofficially, put Donald Trump over the top to secure the Republican nomination again.3 months ago
Biden, Trump win Washington presidential primaries, clinch parties’ nominations
Biden overcame concerns about his leadership as the presidential contest shifts to a general election rematch that many voters do not want.3 months ago
Matt Markovich
Markovich: What I learned this legislative session is citizens can break a 1-party rule
What was most remarkable covering this legislative session were the votes on three citizen initiatives and the break from one-party rule.3 months ago
Matt Markovich
‘Doesn’t enhance public safety’: Bill allows speed cameras to ticket responding police
A bill authorizes the use of speed cameras subjects police cars to speeding tickets, even if they are responding to an emergency.3 months ago
Julia Dallas
Lillian Hale celebrates birthday by becoming youngest state lawmaker
Lillian Hale, of Cathlamet, celebrated her 18th birthday by becoming the youngest lawmaker in Washington's history.3 months ago
Associated Press
Biden uses feisty State of the Union to contrast with Trump, sell voters
President Joe Biden turned his State of the Union speech Thursday into an animated argument for a second term as he laced into Donald Trump.3 months ago
Matt Markovich
Controversial ‘Clean Energy Bill’ drops ban on natural gas, may face challenge
Gov. Jay Inslee will be facing a difficult decision -- whether to sign the 'Clean Energy Bill' that aims to transform the state's biggest utility.3 months ago
