Politics $340M WA immigrant relief fund plagued by monthslong delays Though state lawmakers approved the money last April to help undocumented immigrants, none has been distributed. by Melissa Santos / March 2, 2022
Politics WA indoor mask mandate to lift March 12 in light of CDC guidance Mask requirements in Oregon and California will also be relaxed that day. by Melissa Santos / February 28, 2022
Politics WA redistricting panel admits it broke the law. What now? A settlement will allow new congressional and legislative maps to stand, but the commission must make changes going forward. by Melissa Santos / February 25, 2022
Politics Banning toxic chemicals in cosmetics moves forward in WA 'This is a banned chemical, it's a known carcinogen — and here we are putting it on the faces of women.' by Melissa Santos / February 21, 2022
Politics Washington state mask mandate ends March 21 Gov. Jay Inslee announced lifting the order after seeing COVID-19 cases consistently decline for weeks. by Melissa Santos / February 17, 2022 / 12:02 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28
Politics Adding pot shops to improve social equity hits snag in WA Legislature To help more people of color enter the legal pot industry, some want the state to allow more cannabis stores to open. But in Olympia, the plan is a tough sell. by Melissa Santos / February 14, 2022
Politics How big a makeover does WA redistricting need? The process the state uses to redraw its political districts could get more transparent. But some say bigger changes are needed. by Melissa Santos / February 9, 2022
Politics New WA police accountability laws likely to see change Tweaks aim to address police claims that the new laws were confusing, but families of police shooting victims say changes would roll back reforms. by Melissa Santos / February 7, 2022
Politics Paths to build more duplexes gain traction in WA Legislature In attempting to deal with the housing shortage, the plan would specify types of multifamily housing cities must allow. by Melissa Santos / February 2, 2022
News Transit users 18 and younger ride free under new WA program Kids in Washington soon won’t have to pay to use public buses and trains across the state in a new $3 billion transit plan. by Melissa Santos / April 28, 2022