A minimum wage fight outside Seattle could shape state Legislature A bump in the state minimum wage is on your fall ballot – Initiative 1433. It would raise the hourly wage $4 by the year 2020. In one Snohomish County... David Hyde
This 20-year-old would be the first trans legislator in Washington state Hillary Clinton could be America's first female president, but for Washington state, another historic first is possible this year. Down in Vancouver,... David Hyde
7 ways people with money are trying to sway your vote in Washington state Close to $100 million has gone into this year's elections in Washington state so far, all aiming to influence you and your neighbors' votes. That's just... John Ryan
As school year begins, fight continues over K-12 funding in Washington Kim Malcolm talks with Olympia correspondent Austin Jenkins about this week's state Supreme Court hearing over funding public education in Washington. Kim Malcolm
A call for Washington to be more like California, at least when it comes to guns Bill Radke talks with Everett Herald reporter Jerry Cornfield about a new push for state lawmakers to pass an assault weapons ban in Washington. Bill Radke
State schools chief sues seven districts for paying teachers with levy money Washington state schools superintendent Randy Dorn filed a lawsuit Tuesday in King County Superior Court against seven school districts for using levy... Ann Dornfeld
Close the schools? Washington education chief says 'final remedy' might get Legislature to act Close down public schools in Washington. State education chief Randy Dorn says that drastic action might be needed to force the Legislature to find... Gil Aegerter
State Lawmakers Reach Budget Deal, Immediately Start Raising Campaign Cash Bill Radke talks with KUOW Olympia correspondent Austin Jenkins about the budget deal that ended this year's overtime state legislative session. Bill Radke
State Budget Could Fund Contentious Fence Around The Jungle Washington state lawmakers have passed the supplemental transportation budget. It is now headed to Governor Inslee's desk for approval. How to spend a... Paige Browning
Washington Lawmakers Strip Down Bill About Police Use Of Force A bill that would put police use-of-force under the microscope is headed to the governor for final approval. But recent amendments have stripped down th... Paige Browning
