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State actuary: $4 billion pension transfer raises odds of future taxpayer bailouts
(The Center Square) - State pension officials warned Tuesday that a new law allowing the Legislature to pull nearl…
Testimony begins on Hirst decision bills
OLYMPIA — Two bills, which are aimed at solving well water and building permit issues caused by a controversial Washington State Supreme last year, were testif…
Proposed bills address state need grant funds, free speech
OLYMPIA — Rep. Matt Manweller, R-Ellensburg, introduced two new higher education bills this week.
State lawmakers talk marijuana regulations, suspensions
OLYMPIA - Members of the Commerce and Gaming committee heard testimony Tuesday from lobbyists, concerned citizens and shop owners for several marijuana bills.
Warnick promoted to caucus vice chair
OLYMPIA - Sen. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, was promoted to vice chair of the Senate majority caucus on Monday.
Newhouse reintroduces veterans treatment bill
WASHINGTON D.C. — Fourth Congressional District Rep. Dan Newhouse, R-Yakima, is continuing his push to provide veterans with the best emergency treatment care …
Inslee starts second term on a positive note
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee was inaugurated for his second term and in his State of the State address, he called for legislators to work together to fully fund e…
State legislative session kicks off in Olympia
OLYMPIA — The Washington State 2017 Legislative Session began Monday morning with the swearing in of members of the Senate and the House.
Demolition begins on Hanford plutonium plant
RICHLAND, Wash. (AP) — The demolition of a major plutonium plant at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation in Washington state is underway.
More letters sent about voter pamphlet translation
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — After state Democrats threatened to sue, Secretary of State Kim Wyman said Monday that she’ll send an additional 136,000 letters to voters in response to an inexact translation in voter pamphl…
Fife closes jail, looks to other cities to house inmates
FIFE, Wash. (AP) — The Pierce County city of Fife is closing its city jail at the end of this year and looking to other cities to house its inmates.
Mother saves 3 kids from house fire in Spokane Valley
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. (AP) — A mother is being credited with saving her three children from their burning home near Spokane Valley, but the mother and oldest child both remain in critical condition.
Lawsuit: Police dog had teeth filed, still caused bite wound
SEATTLE (AP) — Tukwila police were so concerned about a police dog’s propensity to bite suspects and officers themselves that they had the animal’s teeth filed down. But just weeks later the K-9 tore a fist-sized c…
Officials keep an eye out for harmful insects
BOW, Wash. (AP) — Invasive insects are a threat that can come from anywhere.
Bill Gates targets Supreme Court justice with donations
SEATTLE (AP) — Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and other donors have given hundreds of thousands of dollars for a late ad campaign to defeat state Supreme Court Justice Charlie Wiggins.
State Democrats threaten lawsuit against Pierce County auditor
SEATTLE (AP) — The Washington State Democratic Party has threated to sue the Pierce County Auditor over what it says are misleading instructions about mail-in ballots.