Lawmakers consider tax on short-term rentals like Airbnb

The Washington Legislature is again considering empowering local governments to tax short-term housing rentals, much to the irritation of homeowners...

By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • January 23, 2026 5:12 am

Microsoft jumps into WA Legislature’s housing debate

By Bill Lucia, Washington State Standard

Trans athlete policies in 4 WA school districts face federal scrutiny

By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
Mount Rainier no longer to require timed reservations

The program, implemented in 2024, aimed to spread out traffic and foot congestion as annual visitor numbers exceeded 2.5 million.

By Ray Miller-Still raymond.still@soundpublishing.com • January 22, 2026 4:40 pm
Here’s how child care oversight works in WA

How does oversight of child care spending actually work in Washington state?

By Keelin Everly-Lang keelin.everly-lang@soundpublishing.com • February 5, 2026 5:35 am
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