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For opponents of a carbon tax, an initiative threat looms

For opponents of a carbon tax, an initiative threat looms

If legislators don’t act on the governor’s legislation, a plan could land on the November ballot.

For opponents of a carbon tax, an initiative threat looms

Inslee: ‘It’s our state’s destiny … to fight climate change’

In his State-of-the-State address, the governor made the case for an ambitious carbon tax.

Inslee releases statement about state DOL policy changes

Inslee releases statement about state DOL policy changes

Aims to protect personal information of immigrants, refugees

Inslee releases statement about state DOL policy changes
Puget Sound Fire call report

Puget Sound Fire call report

Numbers, types of incidents

Puget Sound Fire call report

Lawmakers say DISCLOSE Act would bring campaign donations out of the shadows

By Alex Visser/WNPA Olympia News Bureau A proposed Senate bill and its companion in the House could provide Washingtonians greater transparency on elections throughout the… Continue reading

The Thunderbirds’ Dillon Hamaliuk. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse/T-Birds

Winterhawks slip past Thunderbirds, 5-4

Hamaliuk scores twice in loss at Portland | VIDEO

The Thunderbirds’ Dillon Hamaliuk. COURTESY PHOTO, Brian Liesse/T-Birds

Reader poll

Should states decide their own marijuana policies?… Continue reading

  • Jan 13, 2018

50 years after Martin Luther King Jr.: week of free events begins Jan. 16 at Highline College

The public is invited to free events Jan. 16-19 as Highline College hosts its 23rd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Week celebration. United by the… Continue reading

Gun rights activists call for a halt to five firearm bills

Gun rights activists call for a halt to five firearm bills

Groups dispute proposed bills

Gun rights activists call for a halt to five firearm bills
Rockets power past Thunderbirds

Rockets power past Thunderbirds

Kelowna builds 5-0 lead and cruises to win | VIDEO

Rockets power past Thunderbirds
Emerald Downs announces 2018 stakes schedule

Emerald Downs announces 2018 stakes schedule

$200,000 Longacres Mile goes to the post Aug. 12

Emerald Downs announces 2018 stakes schedule
The past is the past, a review of ‘Robicheaux’

The past is the past, a review of ‘Robicheaux’

You don’t want to talk about it. You’ve been through rough times, had a few problems, but that’s all in the past. Today’s a new… Continue reading

The past is the past, a review of ‘Robicheaux’
What would MLK do? A review on ‘Dear Martin’

What would MLK do? A review on ‘Dear Martin’

What if your entire future was mapped out for you? All you’d have to do is show up, keep your nose clean and your mouth… Continue reading

What would MLK do? A review on ‘Dear Martin’
Kent Mayor Ralph names new city attorney, Economic and Community Development director

Kent Mayor Ralph names new city attorney, Economic and Community Development director

Promotes Fitzpatrick, Hanson to replace Brubaker, Wolters

Kent Mayor Ralph names new city attorney, Economic and Community Development director

Kent observes Human Trafficking Awareness Month

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and Kent has joined the effort. Kent Youth and Family Services (KYFS) – in association with Kent Police –… Continue reading

End to DACA would be devastating

In just two months President Trump’s decision to end the DACA program (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) will take effect. This program provides a pathway… Continue reading

Legislators consider expanding voting rights

Legislators consider expanding voting rights

Push is one to increase election turnout for young and low-income voters

Legislators consider expanding voting rights
Tapestry Dance Company to perform at Kent’s Spotlight Series

Tapestry Dance Company to perform at Kent’s Spotlight Series

Show set for Jan. 26 at Kentwood High PAC

Tapestry Dance Company to perform at Kent’s Spotlight Series
Metro to pause bus service Jan. 15 to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Metro to pause bus service Jan. 15 to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Academy Schools partners with Northwest Harvest to help end hunger

Academy Schools partners with Northwest Harvest to help end hunger

Empty Bowl fundraiser is Jan. 23 in Kent

Academy Schools partners with Northwest Harvest to help end hunger