Politics Unlike other minimum wage fights, Tukwila's sees no opposition If it passes, the city’s new $17-plus hourly wage would apply to businesses with 15 or more employees. by Joseph O'Sullivan / October 31, 2022
Politics Gov. Inslee declares end to COVID emergency in Washington state More than two years after the order took effect, the governor's special authority to combat the pandemic is over — even as the virus remains. by Joseph O'Sullivan / September 8, 2022 / Updated at 5:02 p.m. on Sept. 8
Politics Four years later, voter-approved WA gun law hasn't been implemented State officials have yet to start annual background checks for owners of pistols and semiautomatic rifles — and they have no concrete plans to do so. by Joseph O'Sullivan / September 7, 2022
Politics WA state delays watchdog reports on prisons, concerning advocates Washington's prison oversight agency shelved half a dozen reports that were underway when its inaugural director departed last November. by Joseph O'Sullivan / August 11, 2022
Politics Trump's presence hovers over WA primary elections While he didn't appear on the ballot, the former president's influence is shaping the dynamics of the November general election. by Joseph O'Sullivan / August 9, 2022
Politics No red wave in sight after early returns in key legislative race First returns show state Sen. Emily Randall, D-Bremerton, holding onto her hotly contested seat. by Joseph O'Sullivan / August 2, 2022 / Updated at 10:10 p.m. on Aug. 2
Politics U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier holds large lead for WA's 8th Congressional District It's unclear whether the incumbent will face Matt Larkin or Reagan Dunn in the general election. by Joseph O'Sullivan / August 2, 2022
Politics 22 WA counties sue the state over lack of mental health care They say the Department of Social and Health Services is failing people in the criminal legal system who also have mental health issues. by Joseph O'Sullivan / August 23, 2023 / Updated at 5:24 p.m., on Aug. 23
Politics WA senators just released more previously redacted records Leaders said they didn’t have more hidden information, but memos show blacked-out emails to cannabis lobbyists and texts with redacted bill names. by Joseph O'Sullivan / August 17, 2023
News Washington state buys shuttered psychiatric hospital in Tukwila Cascade Behavioral Health’s parent company closed the 137-bed facility last month. Now the state hopes the acquisition will expand treatment options. by Joseph O'Sullivan / August 11, 2023