Legislature
Senate Budget Showdown: Democrats and Republicans Clash Over $70B Spending Plan
Floor debate turned contentious Tuesday as minority leaders accused the majority of bypassing committee review on key appropriations.
Marcus Webb··5 min
Politics
The Battle for Washington's Future Starts in Olympia
As the legislative session heats up, a new coalition of lawmakers is pushing sweeping reforms that could reshape the state for a generation — and not everyone is on board.
Sarah Nguyen··8 min read
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Governor
Governor Calls Emergency Session on Housing Crisis
With homelessness up 18% statewide, the governor is invoking executive authority to fast-track zoning reform legislation.
Priya Okafor·
Community
Eastern Washington Farmers Demand Seat at the Table on Water Rights
Tom Reyes·
Opinion
Stop Pretending the Initiative Process Isn't Broken
Ballot measure campaigns have become a playground for out-of-state money. Washington voters deserve better.
Editorial Board··3 min
Interviews
All Interviews →In Conversation
Rep. Alicia Moreno on Why She's Breaking With Her Party
The third-term legislator from Spokane sat down with WAlitics to explain her vote against the party line — and what she says her colleagues won't admit publicly.
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Community Voice
The Tacoma Activist Who Turned a Neighborhood Into a Political Force
How one organizer built a grassroots machine that's now influencing city hall and state races alike.
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On the Record
Former AG Speaks Out: 'The Attorney General's Office Has Been Politicized'
A candid conversation with Washington's former top law enforcement officer on accountability, power, and what's gone wrong.
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