Washington Superintendent defends state gender policies as Mead School District seeks federal intervention
State Superintendent Chris Reykdal says schools must comply with state laws despite recent executive orders from President ...
Patty Murray voices Democrats’ outrage over GOP spending bill after Schumer folds to avert shutdown
Before the Senate voted on Friday to fund the government and avert a shutdown, Sen. Patty Murray made it known that she ...
Trump administration takes aim at bike lanes, other WA projects
By federal order, officials in Washington state are reviewing projects that might not align with the president's goals and ...
10 years, 3 failed elections. How the Mariners helped Kennewick grow its convention center
It took more than a decade and three rejections by voters at the ballot box, but it’s go time for Kennewick’s cherished dream ...
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Idaho House votes to ban legislators from also holding certain local elected offices
Bill would ban Idahoans elected to state, federal offices from simultaneously serving in an elected city, school or highway ...
State Superintendent weighs in on Mead School Board letter to feds: 'Follow state law, follow state law and then if you're not sure, follow state law'
With the Mead School Board saying it's caught in a "legal dilemma," Washington Superintendent Chris Reykdal cautioned the board to follow his guidance as the Trump Administration's executive orders ...
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What bills are still dead and alive in the Washington Legislature
Lawmakers in the Washington Legislature spent the past week and a half passing bills off the House and Senate floors ahead of a Wednesday deadline. Measures that didn’t make it through their chamber ...
Free school meals for thousands in WA at stake as Congress eyes budget
As Congress contemplates reduced funding for free school meals, Washington lawmakers punted on a measure to make lunch and ...
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House passes bill to fund federal agencies through September. How did Washington reps vote?
The House's vote on funding federal agencies through September highlights key positions from Washington representatives.
Electoral College for dummies
As you will be reminded countless times, when you cast your vote in Tuesday's presidential election, you're not taking part in a nationwide popular vote, but rather helping decide who your state's ...
Senate approves spending bill to avert government shutdown
The Senate on Friday narrowly averted a government shutdown at midnight, passing a GOP-written stopgap spending measure after ...
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Spokane business hubs to receive close to $2.5 million makeover with ARPA funds
Big changes are coming to Spokane's local business hubs. The city is investing close to $2.5 million in ARPA funds to revamp four neighborhood business districts. Hillyard business owner Briana ...