Government Final steps for Washington state's middle housing bill The middle housing bill passed the Washington State Senate this week. It would allow duplexes and townhomes in neighborhoods now dominated by single-family homes. But where the density goes is still being negotiated. Joshua McNichols
Government WA Legislature strikes capital punishment from the books On September 10th, 2010, Cal Brown was executed by lethal injection at Washington State Penitentiary, in Walla Walla. He is likely to be the last person executed in Washington state. Libby Denkmann Sarah Leibovitz
Government Washington's 'middle housing' bill has been tweaked a bit. Here's what's in it now Soundside host Libby Denkmann discusses the details of Washington State House Bill 1110 with Sightline Institute's Dan Bertolet, then talks about the impacts of the bill with representatives from Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond. Libby Denkmann Jason Burrows
Politics WA lawmakers make final deals on policy, budget proposals Just two weeks are left in the 2023 legislative session in Washington state and lawmakers still have a number of lingering issues to sort out before the April 23 budget deadline. Kevin Kniestedt Katie Campbell
Environment Rolling toward Washington state: support for e-bikes E-bikes flatten hills and make it possible for people who aren’t strong bikers to go 20 miles or more without wearing themselves out – or trashing the planet. John Ryan
Housing funds, public safety on negotiating table in final weeks of WA's legislative session Key debates remain unsettled in Olympia, on bills focused on public safety and health policies – as well as how much new funding Washington State will put toward affordable housing. Jeanie Lindsay
Politics From education funding to drug use, lawmakers tweak the details in final weeks of session Austin Jenkins with Pluribus News and host of "Inside Olympia" on TVW joined KUOW's Paige Browning and Amy Radil to break down the latest as Washington lawmakers enter the home stretch for budget negotiations and their last chance to pass bills. Paige Browning Katie Campbell
Government One WA police chief's argument for changing state vehicle pursuits law For about two years now, police departments in Washington have had strict rules around when they can chase after suspects in their cars. Now, state lawmakers are debating a change that would loosen the restrictions around when police can and can't chase. Katie Campbell Angela King
Government What's in the WA state Senate Democrats' budget proposal? There is just one month left in the 2023 Washington state legislative session and a lot to get done in that time, including the state budget. Jeanie Lindsay Paige Browning
WA state revenue forecasts predict slowdown as lawmakers prepare new spending plans Over the next two years, Washington State is likely to bring in less revenue than previously expected, according to the latest revenue forecast officials released Monday. But lawmakers say it's cause for caution, not necessarily concern. Jeanie Lindsay
