Poulsbo shooting highlights slow start for WA office tasked with probing police violence
No state investigation was opened in wake of Stonechild Chiefstick's shooting, supporters say, demonstrating a process that ...
Donald Trump picks Jay Clayton, former SEC chair, for powerful U.S. attorney role
If confirmed by the Senate, Clayton would lead one of the most important federal prosecutor offices in the country.
Washington voters upheld a landmark climate bill. It’s a hopeful sign—no matter where you live
The fact that voters in Washington state soundly defeated (62% to 38%) a ballot question affirming one of the most progressive climate laws in the country, during an election that many pundits said ...
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Tri-Cities nonprofit considers suing WA state over Inslee decision on huge wind farm
Jay Inslee’s approval of the Horse Heaven Clean Energy Center ... plus another $6,000 is needed for some outstanding attorney bills. Initial new donations will cover those outstanding bills. If there ...
Tri-Cities nonprofit considering lawsuit to stop or reduce the size of huge wind farm
“Filing a lawsuit is the only way to possibly stop or delay the construction of the project or reduce its size to prevent the ...
Three years later, no investigations started by WA police oversight group. What gives?
Reformers are displeased with the Office of Independent Investigations, which says it is hiring investigators and trying to ...
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Ferguson declares victory over Reichert in Washington governor's race
Democratic Attorney General Bob Ferguson has defeated Republican Dave ... holding 56% of the returns posted Tuesday night to ...
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Washington Voters Say 'Yes' to Taxing Carbon Emissions
An initiative to cut a carbon tax out of the Washington Climate Commitment Act was soundly rejected by voters. Gov. Jay Inslee sees the margin of defeat as an important message.
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Washington voters saved state’s landmark climate law at critical time
Jay Inslee did not help matters by minimizing the impact of the ... The next governor and the Legislature can prove they ...
U.S. governors pledge to press ahead on climate after Trump win
Democratic governors of two U.S. states pledged on Friday to keep building programs on renewable energy and curbing climate ...
Daily on Energy: Election fallout edition
Good afternoon and Happy Wednesday, readers! Hope you didn’t stay up too late on Election Day. But it's official – former ...
Ferguson, WA Democrats prepare for new era of showdowns with Trump
Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson and Attorney General-elect Nick Brown are readying their legal teams. After suing the Trump administration nearly 100 times as attorney general, Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson has an ...