Another breach at Washington governor’s mansion reveals ongoing security gaps A woman was able to enter the secure grounds of Washington's governor's residence on Wednesday before being stopped by the Washington State Patrol. Gov. Jay Inslee and First Lady Trudi Inslee were not home at the time. The security breach follows a much larger incident on January 6 when a group of pro-Trump supporters forced open a gate and spilled onto the mansion lawn, eventually making their way to the mansion's front portico. Austin Jenkins Play AudioListen 2 mins
Washington troopers and public employees file lawsuit to overturn Gov. Inslee's vaccine mandate Dozens of Washington state troopers, prison correctional officers, ferry workers and other public sector employees have filed a lawsuit in Walla Walla County to try to overturn Gov. Jay Inslee's COVID-19 vaccine. The lawsuit alleges the mandate is unlawful and unconstitutional. Austin Jenkins Play AudioListen 2 mins
Largest state employee union strikes tentative deal over Inslee’s vaccine mandate The largest state employee union in Washington has reached a tentative agreement over the implementation of Gov. Jay Inslee’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Austin Jenkins
Washington issues vaccine mandate for K-12 staff and new state mask requirement All school employees in Washington state must get a Covid-19 vaccine, or risk losing their job. Also, masks will once again be required in most indoor settings starting Monday, August 23, according to the latest mandates from Gov. Jay Inslee. Kate Walters Play AudioListen 7 mins
What Washington's reopening means for you Today’s the day. After more than a year, Washington state is officially open again. Angela King Play AudioListen 4 mins
You won't be evicted immediately for not paying rent: Gov. Inslee issues new moratorium Following the lead of Seattle, Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday announced a new three-month eviction moratorium, with exceptions, to replace an existing moratorium set to expire on June 30. The new expiration date will be September 30. Austin Jenkins Play AudioListen 2 mins
If a bargain gets vetoed, was it ever really 'grand'? This week in politics Washington Governor Jay Inslee is in hot water - with Republican lawmakers, yes, but also some fellow Democrats. It’s about a so-called “grand bargain” agreed to during the recent legislative session in the state Senate. That deal smoothed the way for the passage of two landmark climate bills: a carbon-cap program and clean fuel standards. Katie Campbell Play AudioListen 6 mins
Taxes, police reform and environment. Washington legislators wrap 'historic' session Fifteen weeks ago, majority Democrats in the Washington Legislature convened a 105-day session vowing to address the fallout from COVID-19, police... Austin Jenkins Play AudioListen 5 mins
Billy Frank Jr. in, Marcus Whitman out as part of U.S. Capitol statue swap In a time of reckoning about historical monuments, Washington state lawmakers found a bipartisan path to change out a prominent statue. A bill signed by Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday begins the process of putting a statue of the late tribal treaty rights activist Billy Frank Jr. in the U.S. Capitol. Tom Banse Play AudioListen 2 mins
This week in politics: Lines getting longer for Seattle mayoral and vaccine hopefuls We have a mayoral race - a real, rip-roaring Seattle mayoral contest. Katie Campbell Play AudioListen 7 mins
