Opinion
Firearms purchase warning ballot measure waiting approval
Back in 1965, with mounting evidence of the ill effects of smoking, Congress decided every pack of cigarettes…
Opinion
Mental health competency delays cost state millions
Soon, some of those languishing lengthy periods behind bars might need to be released and charges against them…
Opinion
State Dems may abandon caucus chaos in 2020
Last week the state Democratic Party signaled a greater ope nness to allocate delegates ba sed on the…
Opinion
State Dems may abandon caucus chaos in time for 2020
Washington also is considering becoming more significant by moving its primary to early March.
Opinion
Initiative signatures are the new greenbacks
As of Wednesday, June 6, petitions for four statewide initiatives were getting circulated.
Opinion
Public record battle brings in a mediator
A taskforce is also being put together, but it’s not clear who will be on it.
Northwest
State money for postage-paid ballots might not be enough
Snohomish County gets $166,000, but if turnout is high this year, it might cost more.
Opinion
Eyman risking retirement funds on car tab initiative
Will the $500,000 investment be enough to get the initiative on a ballot?
Opinion
Gun rights advocates won the battle, but may lose the war
NRA leaders will need to decide if it’s worth putting resources into a fight in a Left Coast…
News
Secretary of State pushes for pre-paid postage for ballots
Kim Wyman is asking Gov. Jay Inslee for the authority to reimburse counties for postal costs.
Opinion
Teachers seeking pay raise; districts resist
They’re talking 15 percent for all certificated staff and 37 percent for the classified education support professionals they…
Opinion
Justices will decide if state school-funding crisis is over
Can lawmakers and the governor honestly contend public schools are fully funded and done with McCleary when some…