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WA Commerce chief warns tariff fallout could hit state hard

This article was first published by TVW. Washington’s top commerce official says the state cannot shield its economy from the fallout of rapidly escalating tariffs, particularly in sectors like agriculture, aerospace...

Long to-do list confronts Washington lawmakers, as session nears its end

When Washington’s 147 legislators kicked off the 2025 session three months ago, solving the problem of an ever-growing shortfall in the state’s next operating budget topped their to-do list. They...

Democrats in Washington Legislature pitch competing budget plans

Democrats in Washington’s House and Senate agree on one thing when it comes to the state’s budget shortfall: it’ll take hefty taxes on wealthy individuals and companies to solve. Beyond...

Tough times for Bob Ferguson as top aide resigns over hostile workplace allegations

Gov. Bob Ferguson’s top adviser and closest political confidant resigned Wednesday amid complaints that he fomented a toxic workplace that contributed to the departure of another key administration official. The...

Barring a referendum, WA elected leaders will receive hefty pay hikes in July

Only one thing could delay, and possibly derail, pay raises for state elected officials this year: a referendum. A citizen commission approved a new salary schedule for members of the...

The bills that are dead and still 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...

WA governor says he will limit his own emergency powers if lawmakers don’t

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday pledged to restrict his use of emergency powers following the apparent collapse of a Republican-led effort to have the Legislature do so. Ferguson said...

With a phone call, WA governor keeps emergency powers bill alive

A Senate bill installing new guard rails on a governor’s emergency powers is set for a key vote Friday, due in large part to a phone call from Washington...

Costly campaigns and big spenders: Where money is flowing in WA’s elections

Donations of a few bucks to several grand continue to flow into candidate and political committee coffers ahead of next Tuesday’s election. Candidates for city, county and state offices and...

Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo shares definitive viewpoints during Edmonds appearance

During an appearance at an Edmonds church 24 hours after Iran had launched missile attacks on the nation of Israel, former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo put partial...

Common ground cultivated at ‘Building Bridges’ event

About 50 people gathered at the Lynnwood Library on Tuesday for Building Bridges, an event designed to combat political polarization. City, county, and state officials with voters of all parties...

Gubernatorial candidate Franz: Childhood kidnapping drives her public service

When she was 3 years old, Hilary Franz says she was taken from her bed, her house, her friends and her toys. And she recalls being told she would...

AG Ferguson makes his case to be Washington’s next governor

Democratic Attorney General Bob Ferguson on Tuesday made his opening argument to be Washington’s next governor, vowing to “change the culture of state government” and ensure “our decisions as...

Reichert’s bid adds an early twist to the 2024 governor’s race

The emergence of a politically experienced Republican candidate is reshaping the contours of next year’s race for governor. Dave Reichert, who served seven terms in Congress after a stint as...

State Public Disclosure Commission seeks public comment on use of previous campaign funds

The Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) will hold a special meeting Thursday, May 11 to gather public comment on, and consider two options for, agency guidance regarding use...

Democrats advance Chase, Peterson and McMahon for Snohomish County Council vacant seat

Snohomish County Democratic Party Precinct Committee Officers (PCOs) Thursday night selected Edmonds School Board Director Carin Chase as their top choice among seven candidates vying for appointment to fill...

Updated: Political analyst Ron Dotzauer to speak at Edmonds Rotary meeting Feb. 8

Ron Dotzauer, KOMO news analyst and CEO of public affairs firm Strategies 360, will be speaking to the Edmonds Rotary Club Tuesday, Feb. 8 about the political trends he...

Merits of ranked-choice voting explored during Edmonds presentation

Are we willing to change the way we vote?  That question fueled the discussion at a Monday meeting sponsored by the Edmonds Civic Roundtable. The discussion is about a possible...

Chinese American political engagement topic of April 3 virtual forum

Political engagement in the Chinese American community is the topic of a virtual forum set for 10 a.m.-noon this Saturday, April 3, Participants include Will Chen, Edmonds City Council candidate;...

Requirement to declare party affiliation on primary ballot raising privacy concerns

Are you planning to vote in the March 10 Washington State Presidential primary? Do you consider yourself Democrat, Republican or Independent – and (here’s the kicker) do you care who...

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