Is right-wing media allowed in Olympia? A dispute is escalating in Olympia, pitting right-wing media against the mainstream press and legislative Democrats, and raising questions about who draws the line between journalism and activism as it gets blurrier in the internet age. Scott Greenstone
Can Washington state lawmakers cut their way out of a $2 billion shortfall? Washington state's 60-day legislative session started Monday in Olympia with lawmakers facing a $2 billion budget shortfall. Washington State Standard reporter Jerry Cornfield has been following lawmakers' attempts to soften the blow. Shane Mehling
New sales tax on services in Washington takes effect Wednesday A slate of other tax and fee hikes also kicks in Oct. 1, including on major financial institutions and to fund transportation. Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard
Looks like they made it, or not. Highlights from Washington's 2025 legislative session The work of governing a state comes to a pinnacle every year when the governor signs or vetoes legislation. Nearly 500 bills were completed this session in Olympia. That’s a lot to keep track of. To focus on some highlights, KUOW’s Kim Malcolm spoke to Olympia correspondent Jeanie Lindsay. Jeanie Lindsay
With clock ticking, WA lawmakers race to cover $16 billion shortfall in budget plan With a potential $16 billion shortfall looming, legislators in Olympia are scrambling to find budget fixes with less than two weeks left in the session. Jerry Cornfield writes for The Washington State Standard. He spoke to KUOW’s Kim Malcolm about his new article, which outlines the latest options being considered. John O'Brien
Late Washington state powerbroker Frank Chopp left a lasting legacy Pluribus News staff writer and former longtime public radio Olympia correspondent Austin Jenkins covered Chopp for many years. KUOW’s Kim Malcolm talked to him about the influential legislator's legacy. John O'Brien
Rent cap, parents rights survive key cutoff deadline in WA Legislature With lawmakers in Olympia just past the halfway point of this year’s legislative session, scores of policy proposals have been left behind. Here's what made it through the cutoff and what didn't. Jeanie Lindsay
Olympia protest joins national day of action in state capitols across the USA After a viral online organizing campaign, hundreds rallied in Olympia Wednesday, protesting President Donald Trump and Elon Musk as part of a national day of action. Jeanie Lindsay
Credit card convenience comes at a price. This Olympia bill aims to change that A Washington state senator wants to bar credit card bar fees on sales taxes and gratuities. Ruby de Luna
First bills drop ahead of Washington's 2025 legislative session Washington lawmakers have begun teeing up legislation ahead of the 2025 session. Permanent standard time, immigration policies and fentanyl penalties were among the proposals prefiled on Monday, Dec. 2. Washington State Standard
