This week, we're the target The Washington State Legislature convenes on Monday and one of the issues on the table is a bill that would ban drivers from holding their phone while... Bill Radke Amina Al-Sadi Person: Jason Pagano
Carbon tax could be uphill fight for Washington governor Gov. Jay Inslee has proposed a carbon tax within weeks of Washington voters' rejecting what would have been the nation's first such tax. Inslee's... John Ryan
Seattle will lobby the state for more protection of people of color, tenants Seattle's Mayor and City Council approve their own agenda for the state Legislature every year. For the 2017 legislative session, the city is calling... Paige Browning
A minimum wage fight outside Seattle could shape state Legislature A bump in the state minimum wage is on your fall ballot – Initiative 1433. It would raise the hourly wage $4 by the year 2020. In one Snohomish County... David Hyde
This 20-year-old would be the first trans legislator in Washington state Hillary Clinton could be America's first female president, but for Washington state, another historic first is possible this year. Down in Vancouver,... David Hyde
7 ways people with money are trying to sway your vote in Washington state Close to $100 million has gone into this year's elections in Washington state so far, all aiming to influence you and your neighbors' votes. That's just... John Ryan
As school year begins, fight continues over K-12 funding in Washington Kim Malcolm talks with Olympia correspondent Austin Jenkins about this week's state Supreme Court hearing over funding public education in Washington. Austin Jenkins Kim Malcolm
A call for Washington to be more like California, at least when it comes to guns Bill Radke talks with Everett Herald reporter Jerry Cornfield about a new push for state lawmakers to pass an assault weapons ban in Washington. Bill Radke Jason Pagano
State schools chief sues seven districts for paying teachers with levy money Washington state schools superintendent Randy Dorn filed a lawsuit Tuesday in King County Superior Court against seven school districts for using levy... Ann Dornfeld
Close the schools? Washington education chief says 'final remedy' might get Legislature to act Close down public schools in Washington. State education chief Randy Dorn says that drastic action might be needed to force the Legislature to find... Bill Radke Andy Hurst Gil Aegerter
