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State hauls in over $550M from second cap-and-trade auction

By Laurel Demkovich - June 7, 2023

Former state Sen. John McCoy dies at 79

By Bill Lucia - June 7, 2023

Why Hilary Franz sees a path to victory in the 2024 governor’s race

By Laurel Demkovich - June 7, 2023

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Effects of climate change on farming, federal spending explored by U.S. Senate panel

BY Jennifer Shutt - June 8, 2023

An Oregon county backs ‘Greater Idaho’ talks, as another schedules a vote

BY Julia Shumway - June 7, 2023

Hate groups’ political influence growing, watchdog says

BY Ashley Murray - June 6, 2023

Judge declines to block enforcement of Washington’s semiautomatic gun ban

BY Bill Lucia - June 6, 2023

Early fire conditions mark start of ‘a very long’ season

BY Laurel Demkovich - June 6, 2023

Feds release plans for $2.6B in climate and fisheries spending

BY Bill Lucia - June 6, 2023

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How building more backyard homes and in-law suites can help alleviate the housing crisis

BY Jeff Kruth and Murali Paranandi - June 6, 2023

Are you hungry? Prove it.

BY Darrell Ehrlick - June 2, 2023

From my cold dead hand: Gun groups perpetuate militia myth to keep whatever arms they dream of

BY Darrell Ehrlick - May 26, 2023

Farm families are struggling to grow their businesses in child care deserts

BY Shoshanah Inwood and Florence Becot - May 17, 2023

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State Republican party will see leadership change ahead of 2024

BY Laurel Demkovich - June 5, 2023

House lawmaker announces run for Mullet’s Senate seat

BY Laurel Demkovich - June 1, 2023

There’s still time to receive an exemption from Washington’s long-term care tax

BY Laurel Demkovich - May 30, 2023

Top state Senate budget writer may land new political job

BY Jerry Cornfield - May 30, 2023

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Lead state Senate budget writer will leave Legislature for local government

By Bill Lucia - June 5, 2023

Washington vies to become a national hub for hydrogen fuel

By John Stang - June 5, 2023

Decarbonization ambitions ignite debate over mining, permitting  

By Robert Zullo - June 3, 2023

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will decide whether endangered beetle needs federal protection

By Lynne Terry - June 3, 2023

Preparing for an invasive insect that is destructive to crops

By Laurel Demkovich - June 2, 2023

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