Michael Baumgartner has big plans for his first term representing Eastern Washington in Congress
Rep. Michael Baumgartner, a first-term Republican from Spokane, has especially big shoes to fill after being elected to ...
Washington cities expanding home-rental protections as efforts at state level have stalled
Bellingham and Tacoma implemented relocation assistance policies this year following ballot initiatives passed by voters in ...
Washington state House lawmakers again push cap on rent increases
Washington lawmakers are again considering whether to cap the amount landlords can increase rents each year.
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Free lunches in WA public schools up for discussion again in 2025 legislative session
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Free school lunches could soon be available to all students in Washington. Lawmakers have been pushing to make universal free lunches a reality for students at public schools in ...
Spokane native paints official portrait of Washington Governor Jay Inslee
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Governor Jay Inslee's official portrait was unveiled and hung in the state capitol building ...
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Proposed bill aims to make childcare more accessible in Washington
A new bill is being proposed in Washington to make childcare more accessible by waiving licensing fees. Senate Bill 5130 seeks to eliminate these fees for childcare ...
Spokane County locals build first ADA-accessible waterfowl blind in Eastern Washington
The blind, located near the Clayton Fairgrounds, was built to make waterfowl hunting more accessible to those with physical ...
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Washington bill could change neighborhood business zoning
Washington lawmakers are considering a bill that could impact small businesses like cafes and grocery stores in residential ...
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Property tax relief bill proposed by WA lawmaker as majority considers increase
As Washington Democrats consider potential tax increases to fill a massive projected budget deficit over the next four years, ...