In Session: Despite potential cuts, bills to increase Washington school funding progress
The state Senate has passed a bill to increase funding for school supplies and maintenance. OLYMPIA, Wash. — As legislators ...
Cascadia Daily News6h
Governor: Washington ferry service to be restored to pre-pandemic levels by summer
Washington State Ferries riders got a dose of good news for a change on Thursday. The head of state ferries and Gov. Bob Ferguson announced that ferry service will be fully restored to pre-pandemic ...
The Lewiston Tribune15h
Inslee weighs in on pause of ferry electrification project he championed
The three-term Democrat is back at home on Bainbridge Island after vacating the governor’s mansion in January to its new occupant, Gov. Bob Ferguson. Inslee was paying attention on Thursday when ...
The Daily News20h
Deep Dive: Cutting services or raising taxes: State lawmakers weigh how to fill big budget gaps
While most states aren’t being forced to take drastic measures yet, many are struggling to balance their budgets. Leaders of ...
The Watchdog1d
President May’s Message on State Budgeting
Bellevue College President David May issued a message in response to WA Governor Bob Ferguson’s proposed $4 billion budget cuts. In his letter, President May addressed the ...
Researchers, politicians rally for science in Seattle as part of national protest against Trump cuts
The Stand Up for Science rally in Seattle, part of a nationwide effort, filled the mural amphitheater at the Seattle Center. ...
Daily Record News1d
Washington state Senate passes bill to ban weapons in more public places
Firearms and other weapons would be banned in more public spaces, including parks, government buildings and county ...
WorkBoat1d
Washington State delays hybrid-electric conversions
A program to convert up to three Washington State Ferries (WSF) vessels to hybrid-electric propulsion will be put on hold in ...
Moscow-Pullman Daily News1d
Congress could push WA lawmakers into a special session
The leader of the Washington state House of Representatives said the quiet part out loud this week: Lawmakers should brace ...
Electric ferry conversion slowed to restore service by summer
Gov. Bob Ferguson has announced that the conversion of two of Washington State Ferries’ largest vessels to hybrid-electric ...
Moses Lake School Board comes out against state bills it says erode parents' rights
The Moses Lake School Board unanimously passed a resolution on Thursday night expressing disapproval of several bills in the ...