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The Washington State Patrol is making changes to its hiring process following a report by public radio and The Seattle Times. That report focused on the…

The refrain “paper or plastic” will still be heard at your local supermarket, but starting today the plastic bags will be a lot sturdier.The ban was…

A slate of environmental groups are asking Governor Jay Inslee to appoint new, reform-minded leadership at the Washington State Department of Fish and…

Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced Monday that Washington State is mandating vaccination for state employees and contractors.The requirement for…

The Washington and ldaho legislatures will take up big systemic issues such as public school funding when they convene next month. But you might be…

First-time elected officials have only a month or two after Election Day before they’re required to take office. When they assume their new roles, they’re…