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Takeaways from the first debate in Washington’s U.S. Senate race
The candidates vying to represent Washington in the U.S. Senate went head-to-head on Tuesday at a debate in…
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Need to brush up on your etiquette? Gonzaga has a new certificate for that
If you feel like everyone around you has been lacking manners lately, Gonzaga University has a new certificate…
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State workplace inspectors will have access to immigration detention center in Tacoma
Washington state will be able to inspect workplace conditions at a federal immigration detention center in Tacoma, under…
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State and community college workers in WA reject new contract
Washington Public Employees Association members see a 5% raise over two years as too little. The state’s largest…
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Minimum wage is going up in Washington
Cities can set minimum wages higher than the state. Seattle, SeaTac, Tukwila, Renton, Bellingham and Burien all will…
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Washington budget outlook shows no signs of improvement
A new forecast shows tightening revenue as the next session approaches.
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Fewer Washington residents have delinquent debt than national average
About 14% of Washington residents carry delinquent debt, lower than the national average of 22%, according to a…
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Washington public sector unions split on new two-year contract
Thousands of state workers are voting this week on a new two-year contract but not everyone agrees it’s…
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Washington advocates push for state ban on flavored vapes
A broad coalition of Washington educators, doctors, researchers and social justice advocates has launched a campaign to ban…
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How a tool built in Washington is helping schools fight absenteeism
With student absenteeism at record highs, more Washington districts are using a tool developed by researchers at Washington…
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Herrera Beutler and Upthegrove square-off in WA lands commissioner debate
The candidates disagreed on land management and timber strategies as they compete for the job of running the…
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Reichert strikes different tone in second debate with Ferguson
The two candidates for Washington governor clashed over abortion, public safety and who will be a better change…