Politics Democrats in Olympia appear to say ‘no’ to capital gains tax At this point, the revenue proposal isn’t included in Washington lawmakers’ final budget deal. by Melissa Santos / April 26, 2019
Politics Olympia’s culture of secrecy reveals itself — again At WA's capitol, rushed budget votes and tight-lipped lawmakers have become a pattern. Some say the public loses. by Melissa Santos / April 26, 2019
Politics WA’s next Speaker of the House will 'almost certainly' be a woman Seattle’s Frank Chopp is stepping down after 20 years as House speaker. So far, women are the ones lining up to permanently replace him. by Melissa Santos / April 26, 2019
Politics Teens caught sexting in WA will no longer be treated as criminals Teens who send nude selfies will no longer face felony sex charges that carry a requirement to register as a sex offender. by Melissa Santos / April 24, 2019
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