Laurel Demkovich/Washington State Standard
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An investigation by the federal government found some of Washington’s parks were out of compliance with the American Disabilities Act. -
A Thurston County judge dismissed their lawsuit. They want the Department of Ecology to reopen rulemaking for agricultural fuel exemptions under the Climate Commitment Act. -
The Department of Ecology will award $10 million for projects in “overburdened” communities. -
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A new state law will allow local governments to offer a tax deferral to developers who turn office space into affordable housing. -
Ahead of a vote on lowering the animals’ “endangered” status, wildlife advocates and others question whether the figures are inflated. A state agency defends the data. -
The dispute centers on settlement agreements used to resolve eviction cases and whether they’re valid if they require renters to sign away rights granted by state law. -
Most of it will remain in effect but requirements around releasing students’ medical and mental health records to parents are paused. -
Candidates for attorney general sparred on issues ranging from consumer protections to gun laws. -
