Patty Kuderer held an open house to discuss health care and the possible expiration of a tax credit that lowers the cost for people who buy individual coverage through the state exchange. But she also discussed wildfire coverage and its rising cost for homeowners.

The founder of Let's Go Washington, which qualified six initiatives in 2024, is moving ahead with two more proposals aimed at the legislature.

About 300 people currently incarcerated in Washington identify as trans or non-binary. The state corrections department is under a court-backed plan to improve their access to gender-affirming care, which has often been sidelined or delayed due to bureaucratic hurdles.

Sravasti Abbey builds a new Buddha Hall to welcome more people learning dharma.

During a visit to Washington state, Hakeem Jeffries, lead Democrat in the U.S. House, joined others warning of dire consequences if health insurance subsidies are allowed to expire.

A grant funded reentry coordinator will facilitate services for driver's licenses and housing, but also Wellbriety and sweat lodge ceremonies.

Spokane County Commission Chair Mary Kuney listed 2024-2025 highlights Thursday in State of the County address.

Superintendent Chris Reykdal highlighted signs of improvement, but new data shows many students still struggling in math and English.

This week's Inland Journal features interviews with Washington Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer, a debrief with a Seattle reporter about the state's responsibilities for caring for transgender inmates, a few minutes with Brian Heywood about the initiative process and a visit to Sravasti Abbey near Newport, which recently opened a new Buddha Hall.

Senators and congressional representatives from across the political spectrum have denounced the shooting of the Turning Point USA co-founder.