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Sen. Mark Mullet hopes hairstyle trend helps his run for Washington governor

Mullet, who owns four Ben & Jerry’s ice cream franchises and a Zeek’s Pizza on the Sammamish Plateau, has served as Issaquah’s state senator since 2012. ISSAQUAH, Wash. — State Sen....

Coalition brings together longtime rivals to help salmon

Recreational fishermen are working with tribal leaders to help the salmon. OLYMPIA, Wash. — The state’s struggling salmon population is turning longtime rivals into allies. Members of the Billy...

Widow pushes lawmakers to pass law requiring AEDs in Washington gyms

Kim Reiter contacted her state legislators who helped pass a law requiring the potentially life-saving devices be placed in gyms. OLYMPIA, Wash. — When Kim Reiter’s husband died from a cardiac...

Family of father stabbed to death in Hoquiam upset about suspect’s murder charge being dismissed

The murder charge was dismissed after the defendant was found incompetent to stand trial. HOQUIAM, Wash. — For two years the family of Armando Reyes has waited for justice. ...

Voters to decide on repealing climate act, capital gains tax in November election

Three initiatives that provide billions in state funding are on the ballot. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Within minutes of the end of the 2024 legislative session, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee was talking...

Democrats, Republicans say there’s reason to celebrate 2024 session

Washington's 60-day legislative session ended on Thursday afternoon. OLYMPIA, Wash. — With Democrats holding the majority in the House and Senate in Olympia in 2018, recent sessions of the Washington State...

Several Washington lawmakers to retire, campaign for other political positions

More than a dozen legislators won’t be back in 2025. OLYMPIA, Wash. — The end of Washington state's 2024 legislative session Thursday will mark the end of several careers of longtime...

Debate, vote expected in Olympia on three high-profile initiatives Monday

Measures would ban income tax, clarify parent rights, and loosen the rules on when police officers can pursue suspects. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington State legislators are scheduled to vote on three...

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