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Washington state Supreme Court clears way for state to collect capital-gains tax

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 30, 2022

Washington can collect a new state capital gains tax, following a Washington Supreme Court order Wednesday that comes as the justices are about two months from hearing a challenge to the tax's constitutionality.

News > Health

Washington decommissions COVID-19 emergency response website as cases remain low

Wed., Nov. 30, 2022

During the height of the pandemic, the state coronavirus response website offered public health information as well as resources from other state agencies, such as workplace safety guidance, workers rights, food assistance and mental health assistance.

News > Agriculture

Dan Newhouse, Northwest farmers make last-ditch push for farm workforce bill whose fate lies with Crapo, Senate Republicans

Sun., Nov. 27, 2022

WASHINGTON – With barely a month left for the 117th Congress to finish its work, a House lawmaker from Central Washington is urging his fellow Republicans in the Senate to get behind bipartisan legislation aimed at giving the U.S. agriculture industry a legal workforce while fixing part of the nation’s dysfunctional immigration system.

News > Washington

State sees increase in revenue forecast but legislators will likely disagree on how to spend it

Sat., Nov. 26, 2022

Ahead of the next Legislature's budget writing year, Washington's tax collections are again higher than expected.

News > Business

Two sisters clash. One runs Seattle Patriots for Trump.

Sat., Nov. 26, 2022

SEATTLE – It’s not easy being a Trump supporter in one of the bluest counties in America.

News > Washington

Kent seeks financial support for recount

UPDATED: Fri., Nov. 25, 2022

Only a few days remain before Washington's 3rd Congressional District race results are certified and, with the absence of a concession, candidate Republican Joe Kent's intentions are clearer: rally for a recount and possibly lawyer up for further action.

News > Business

Washington state voter turnout down from last midterm; new efforts planned to boost interest

UPDATED: Fri., Nov. 25, 2022

Washington makes voting easy as pie. Every registered voter gets a ballot mailed to them. Sending them back is free. You can even register and vote on Election Day.

News > Nation/World

Cantwell, McMorris Rodgers at center of year-end push in Congress to protect kids online

UPDATED: Sat., Nov. 26, 2022

WASHINGTON – A year-end push to pass bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting children online illustrates the vexing challenge Congress faces in regulating social media platforms – and offers a preview of the power two Washington lawmakers could have to rein in “Big Tech” next year.

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Washington State Legislature makeup, leadership almost finalized ahead of 2023 session

Fri., Nov. 25, 2022

Democrats will enter 2023 with strong majorities in both the state House of Representatives and the state Senate. As of Wednesday, Democrats will likely lead with a 29-20 majority in the Senate and 58-40 in the House.

News > Washington

Patty Murray set to become first woman to serve as Senate president pro tempore, third in line to presidency

UPDATED: Thu., Nov. 17, 2022

WASHINGTON – After winning a sixth term in office, Sen. Patty Murray is set to become the first woman to serve as Senate president pro tempore, a role that would put her third in line to the presidency, her office announced Wednesday.

News > Nation/World

Cautious reactions from Northwest Republicans after Trump announces White House run

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 16, 2022

WASHINGTON – Northwest Republicans on Wednesday reacted cautiously to former President Donald Trump’s announcement the night before that he would make a third run for the White House, reflecting their party’s ambivalence toward the man who has for years dominated GOP politics.

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‘Crisis mode’: Washington health leaders warn that hospitals are overcapacity as RSV cases rise in children

UPDATED: Mon., Nov. 14, 2022

The Washington State Hospital Association warned of significant and early increases in respiratory illnesses, especially in children, only worsening an already strained hospital system.

News > Nation/World

Democrat Gluesenkamp Perez holds lead in 3rd District, though gap is shrinking

UPDATED: Sat., Nov. 12, 2022

In the district that pollsters thought was almost certain to go to Kent, a Gluesenkamp Perez win could become one of the biggest upsets this election.

News > Washington

Leonard Christian appears headed to state House in race against incumbent Rob Chase for Spokane Valley seat

UPDATED: Sat., Nov. 12, 2022

The Republican real estate agent is on the verge of unseating the Republican lawmaker.

News > Washington

Sonia Rodriguez True formally sworn in as 1st Latina Yakima Superior Court judge

UPDATED: Fri., Nov. 11, 2022

Sonia Rodriguez True was formally sworn in as a Yakima County Superior Court judge on Thursday after starting the position in September. She is the first Latina to serve as a judge on the Superior Court bench in Yakima County.

News > Nation/World

A number of races still too close to call after Thursday’s results tighten contests

UPDATED: Fri., Nov. 11, 2022

OLYMPIA – A new secretary of state, a concession in the U.S. Senate race and a congressional seat still too close to call.

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Democrats expected to hold majorities in Washington’s state House and Senate, but Republicans make gains with Wednesday results

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 9, 2022

OLYMPIA – Democrats continue to lead in some of Washington’s most competitive legislative districts to keep their majorities in the state House and Senate, although Republicans are making gains with Wednesday’s vote tally.

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Most of Washington’s congressional incumbents prevail but races still too close to call in 3rd and 8th districts as Democrats hold leads

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 9, 2022

Most of Washington's Congressional incumbents prevailed in Tuesday's general election, but a few districts may still hold some surprises as more votes are counted in the coming days.

Opinion > Column

Shawn Vestal: In the too-close-to-call county race, a chance for an astonishing swing

UPDATED: Tue., Nov. 8, 2022

So, what kind of wave was that?

News > Washington

Leonard Christian leads incumbent Rob Chase for Spokane Valley House seat while incumbents prevail in other Spokane districts

UPDATED: Wed., Nov. 9, 2022

More ballots will be counted in the coming days, so the exact results of the race are likely to change. County auditors were anticipating a later-than-normal surge in voting, meaning it could be the end of this week or early next before most ballots are counted.

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Washington state Supreme Court clears way for state to collect capital-gains tax

Washington decommissions COVID-19 emergency response website as cases remain low

Dan Newhouse, Northwest farmers make last-ditch push for farm workforce bill whose fate lies with Crapo, Senate Republicans

State sees increase in revenue forecast but legislators will likely disagree on how to spend it

Two sisters clash. One runs Seattle Patriots for Trump.

Kent seeks financial support for recount

Washington state voter turnout down from last midterm; new efforts planned to boost interest

Cantwell, McMorris Rodgers at center of year-end push in Congress to protect kids online

Washington State Legislature makeup, leadership almost finalized ahead of 2023 session

Patty Murray set to become first woman to serve as Senate president pro tempore, third in line to presidency

Cautious reactions from Northwest Republicans after Trump announces White House run

‘Crisis mode’: Washington health leaders warn that hospitals are overcapacity as RSV cases rise in children

Democrat Gluesenkamp Perez holds lead in 3rd District, though gap is shrinking

Leonard Christian appears headed to state House in race against incumbent Rob Chase for Spokane Valley seat

Sonia Rodriguez True formally sworn in as 1st Latina Yakima Superior Court judge

A number of races still too close to call after Thursday’s results tighten contests

Democrats expected to hold majorities in Washington’s state House and Senate, but Republicans make gains with Wednesday results

Most of Washington’s congressional incumbents prevail but races still too close to call in 3rd and 8th districts as Democrats hold leads

Shawn Vestal: In the too-close-to-call county race, a chance for an astonishing swing

Leonard Christian leads incumbent Rob Chase for Spokane Valley House seat while incumbents prevail in other Spokane districts

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