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Five-and-a-half months until the general election, a slate of polling shows that Washingtonians currently support a series of conservative initiatives set to appear on the November ballot. On …

Plus, development is on hold in Latah Valley, again; and the Pride intersection was vandalized, again

Just three weeks after a handful of individuals representing Spokane's LGBTQ+ community gathered to repaint the Pride flag crosswalk at the intersection of Spokane Falls...

Washington’s state government is in for much change this election season due to officeholders leaving and pursuing new political posts. Here’s what we know with candidate filing set to begin Monday. Gov. Jay Inslee and Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler are retiring. Attorney General Bob Ferguson passed on re-election to compete for governor. Commissioner of Public […] The post No matter the election results, 2024 will be a big year for turnover in Olympia appeared first o...

SPOKANE, Wash. – Republican candidate Tony Kiepe has tossed his hat into the ring in the race to replace State Representative Marcus Riccelli.

Originally published by The 19th More than a decade ago, Celia Sims sat in a room with parents whose precious children had died while at day care. Most had been neglected by their caregivers. Some died from injuries, others in their sleep. Most of the children attended licensed facilities, and at the time, their parents […] The post States are required to background check child care workers. Many are falling short. appeared first on Washington State Standard.

(The Center Square) – A day after Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law one of the most controversial bills of the legislative session, reactions are coming in from opponents,

(The Center Square) – A bill that could eventually ban the use of natural gas in Washington state is expected to be signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee on

SPOKANE, WA -- Vandalism to public property can now be investigated and prosecuted as a hate crime in Washington thanks to a bill passed in the House on Thursday.

The race to represent Washington's 5th Congressional District is getting crowded. In the weeks following U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers' surprise announcement that she wouldn't...