Washington lawmakers file bill to delay long-term care tax
Washington state lawmakers have filed a bill to be introduced that would delay the implementation of the mandatory long-term care payroll tax.
Washington state lawmakers have filed a bill to be introduced that would delay the implementation of the mandatory long-term care payroll tax.
Visitation restrictions in effect at Olympia, Centralia hospitals
Providence Southwest Hospitals announced that it was updating its visitation policy in response to help control the spread of the omicron variant, and to protect caregivers and patients.
Providence Southwest Hospitals announced that it was updating its visitation policy in response to help control the spread of the omicron variant, and to protect caregivers and patients.
Department of Corrections fined $60K for COVID rule lapses
The Washington Department of Corrections has been fined $60,000 for failing to enforce COVID-19 protective measures at the Stafford Creek Corrections Center in Aberdeen.
The Washington Department of Corrections has been fined $60,000 for failing to enforce COVID-19 protective measures at the Stafford Creek Corrections Center in Aberdeen.
Warming center to open in Olympia following hazardous weather declaration
Olympia is opening a warming center on Saturday as an advisory for hazardous weather has been declared across Thurston County.
Olympia is opening a warming center on Saturday as an advisory for hazardous weather has been declared across Thurston County.
Five-story building in Olympia destroyed by a fire
A large fire ripped through a five-story building in Olympia. The flames sparked inside an empty building that was under construction?which is now a total loss.
A large fire ripped through a five-story building in Olympia. The flames sparked inside an empty building that was under construction?which is now a total loss.
Washington marks one year of COVID-19 vaccinations
One year ago today, the first COVID-19 vaccines were administered in Washington.
One year ago today, the first COVID-19 vaccines were administered in Washington.
Inslee unveils climate proposals ahead of budget plan
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday announced several climate related proposals for the next legislative session, including a plan to offer rebates for new and used electric vehicles, on top of the sales tax exemption that currently exists for such vehicles in the state.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday announced several climate related proposals for the next legislative session, including a plan to offer rebates for new and used electric vehicles, on top of the sales tax exemption that currently exists for such vehicles in the state.
City of Olympia to clear out Deschutes Parkway homeless camp
The city of Olympia will remove and clear a homeless encampment on Deschutes Parkway on Dec. 8.
The city of Olympia will remove and clear a homeless encampment on Deschutes Parkway on Dec. 8.
Potential delay of new long-term care payroll tax considered
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Thursday he is talking to lawmakers about a potential delay in the collection of a mandatory payroll tax to fund Washington state’s new long-term care program.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Thursday he is talking to lawmakers about a potential delay in the collection of a mandatory payroll tax to fund Washington state’s new long-term care program.
Lawsuit filed over WA House’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for lawmakers
A handful of Republican state lawmakers and others are suing Democratic leaders and a House official over a plan that allows a limited number of lawmakers vaccinated for COVID-19 on the chamber floor during the upcoming legislative session.
A handful of Republican state lawmakers and others are suing Democratic leaders and a House official over a plan that allows a limited number of lawmakers vaccinated for COVID-19 on the chamber floor during the upcoming legislative session.
Steve Hobbs sworn in as Washington’s 16th secretary of state
Steve Hobbs was sworn in Monday as Washington’s 16th secretary of state, the first person of color to head the office and the first Democrat to hold the position in 56 years.
Steve Hobbs was sworn in Monday as Washington’s 16th secretary of state, the first person of color to head the office and the first Democrat to hold the position in 56 years.
New plan allows only vaccinated Representatives in House chamber
The Washington state House on Thursday released its plan for the upcoming legislative session, announcing a limited number of vaccinated lawmakers will be allowed on the chamber floor and that unvaccinated representatives will need to undergo COVID-19 testing three times a week in order to work in their on-campus offices.
The Washington state House on Thursday released its plan for the upcoming legislative session, announcing a limited number of vaccinated lawmakers will be allowed on the chamber floor and that unvaccinated representatives will need to undergo COVID-19 testing three times a week in order to work in their on-campus offices.
Sen. Steve Hobbs appointed as Washington Secretary of State
Gov. Inslee named state senator Steve Hobbs as Washington's next Secretary of State.
Gov. Inslee named state senator Steve Hobbs as Washington's next Secretary of State.
Class action lawsuit filed against Washington's new mandatory long-term care tax
Opponents of a mandatory payroll tax to fund Washington state’s new long-term care program filed a class action lawsuit Tuesday in federal court seeking to stop the January start of the payroll premium for most employees in the state.
Opponents of a mandatory payroll tax to fund Washington state’s new long-term care program filed a class action lawsuit Tuesday in federal court seeking to stop the January start of the payroll premium for most employees in the state.
Washington Supreme Court to decide police privacy case
The Washington Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in a case that will decide whether the identities of Seattle police officers who attended events in the nation’s capital on the day of the insurrection are protected under the state’s public records law.
The Washington Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in a case that will decide whether the identities of Seattle police officers who attended events in the nation’s capital on the day of the insurrection are protected under the state’s public records law.
Gov. Inslee signs executive order for electric fleet
Governor Jay Inslee has signed an executive order that seeks to move state government to an all-electric fleet of vehicles by 2035.
Governor Jay Inslee has signed an executive order that seeks to move state government to an all-electric fleet of vehicles by 2035.
Washington state senators to need COVID test to attend votes
Washington state senators and staff will have to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or submit to regular testing when on campus when the new legislative session starts in January, under a proposal approved by a Senate committee Friday night.
Washington state senators and staff will have to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or submit to regular testing when on campus when the new legislative session starts in January, under a proposal approved by a Senate committee Friday night.
Elderly couple dead in Olympia house fire
Fire officials are investigating the cause of a deadly house fire early Friday morning in Olympia.
Fire officials are investigating the cause of a deadly house fire early Friday morning in Olympia.
Sen. Patty Murray pushes for permanent daylight saving time
Daylight saving time will end at 2 a.m. Sunday and clocks will have to “fall back” one hour.
Daylight saving time will end at 2 a.m. Sunday and clocks will have to “fall back” one hour.
Gov. Inslee lets eviction moratorium expire on Sunday
After more than 18 months of pandemic-driven eviction limits, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said he will allow the latest version of Washington’s eviction moratorium to expire on Sunday.
After more than 18 months of pandemic-driven eviction limits, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said he will allow the latest version of Washington’s eviction moratorium to expire on Sunday.