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Now that most of the state’s polls have closed, America’s cable and broadcast networks are projecting that Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump — who each finished second place in the Iowa caucuses last week — have won the Democratic and Republican 2016 presidential… (read more)
This morning, King County Judge William Downing ruled that Tim Eyman’s Initiative 1366 is void in its entirety because it violates multiple provisions of the Washington State Constitution. Northwest Progressive Institute and Permanent Defense founde… (read more)
This morning, Republican State Senator and Tim Eyman ally Pam Roach is holding a hearing on a proposed amendment to the Washington State Constitution that would sabotage our cherished tradition of majority rule, which dates back to statehood (SJR 8211). I… (read more)
This morning, King County Superior Court Judge William Downing heard oral arguments in Tony Lee, et al. v. State of Washington, et al., the legal challenge to Tim Eyman’s Initiative 1366. I-1366 is Eyman’s most recent and most destructive init… (read more)
Prison Official in Washington State Resi…(Filed 2 days ago) — The official, Dan Pacholke, resigned amid a political dispute over a computer coding error that allo……
Supporters Gather at Funeral for Oregon…(Filed 3 days ago) — Some protesters have sought to turn LaVoy Finicum into a folk hero, and his family has questioned th……
Ties to Chinese State Media Overshadow a…(Filed 3 days ago) — Phillip Yin, a candidate for lieutenant governor of Washington State, was until last year a news anc……
Washington: Brothers Charged in Murders…(Filed 4 days ago) — Three brothers, ages 13, 16 and 17, were charged with first-degree murder on Thursday in the killing……
Both Sides in Wildlife Refuge Protest Fa…(Filed 1 week ago) — Residents angry about the takeover of a federal wildlife refuge confronted antigovernment supporters……
An Unwanted Circus Descends, and an Oreg…(Filed 1 week ago) — Journalists, protesters, officials and ideologues have swamped tiny Burns, Ore., and its residents h……
I'm glad Sanders won New Hampshire, b....(Filed 40 minutes ago) — I think the presidency should go to the most qualified candidate, not the one who tells me what I....
Sanders is first Jewish American to w....(Filed 50 minutes ago) — Sanders made history with his New Hampshire primary win on Tuesday night, also becoming the first....
Bernie Sanders beats Hillary Clinton ....(Filed 2 hours ago) — Scale of defeat for Clinton will raise questions about her appeal among younger voters and women,....
Lawmakers seek changes at Western ....(Politics & Government Ne....) — Proposal would reroute money, divert 30 patients Would hire nurses to fill gaps ....
A Donald Trump-Style Firing And A ....(KUOW News and Information) — It was a Donald Trump moment straight out of The Apprentice. Last Friday, the Re....
'Seattle Quarantine:' Republicans ....(KUOW News and Information) — Republicans in the Idaho and Washington legislatures want to block any more citi....
Senate panel introduces tuition lo....(KHQ - Washington Headlines) — An Idaho Senate panel has introduced legislation that would freeze college and u....
Trump, Sanders look to emerge from....(Election News | Tri-City....) — Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders looked to emerge from Tuesday's New Hampshire pr....
Gay Hero Bear Confronts Marco Rubio(Blogtown, PDX, Portla....) — NYT : Mr. Rubio, who is seeking to win over conservatives, is seldom asked about gay r....
'Seattle Quarantine:' Republican....(Boise State Public Radio....) — Republicans in the Idaho and Washington legislatures want to block any more cities fr....
A Donald Trump-Style Firing And ....(Boise State Public Radio....) — It was a Donald Trump moment straight out of The Apprentice. Last Friday, the Republi....
Idaho wolf board kept news of Lo....(Spokesman.com: Eye On Bo....) — When the head of an Idaho board charged with killing problem wolves was asked directl....
Idaho wolf board officials kept ....(Spokesman.com: Idaho sto....) — When the head of an Idaho board charged with killing problem wolves was asked directl....
Richland development property could p....(Yakima & Tri-Cities ....) — The City of Richland has decided after over a year of studies including traffic and geologi....
6 Questions with Jim McDevitt(Spokane ) — SPOKANE, Wash. - In about three weeks, the Spokane Police Department will be led, not by an....
Body pulled from Willamette River(Vancouver ) — Multnomah County authorities have recovered a body from the Willamette River in Portland.
Richland High School Choral Departmen....(Yakima & Tri-Cities ....) — For 20 dollars, you can order a special Val-O-Grams for Valentine's Day. Richland High Scho....
Portland Development Commission's dir....(Portland Metro Newsfeed) — Patrick Quinton has led the city's redevelopment agency for five years. He'll leave in May or June.
Update: Call service restored for AT&....(Idaho Falls :: Local New....) — Update: AT&T users are now able to make outbound calls again. The company said a routing issue led ....
Capitol Security Chief Charged(Boise ) — The security manager for the Idaho State capitol and other state buildings faces felony charges in ....
Update: Two arrested after ramming in....(Idaho Falls :: Local New....) — Update: Two men were arrested after they failed to stop when a Bonneville County Deputy attempted t....
Not everyone is in favor of a boat ramp(Idaho Falls :: Local New....) — Henry's Fork Watershed Council held a public meeting Tuesday discussing details on the proposed boa....
Students donate $2,500 to the Behavio....(Idaho Falls :: Local New....) — Students of the Compass Academy are doing their part to help raise awareness about mental illness. ....
CAP President and CEO Neera T.... (Center for American Progress) — Washington, D.C. — In response to the decision announced tonight by the U.S. Supreme Court to temporarily stay the Clean Power Plan pending litigation, ....
State Rundown 2/9: State Coffers Bare (Tax Justice Blog) — Arizona low on revenues, tax cuts to blame; Kentucky coalition calls for revenue raisers; Kansas governor continues to insist sales tax shift is good fo....
Maryland Restores Voting Rights for 40,000 (Demos.org) — Today, the voters of New Hampshire go to the polls to cast their votes in the first presidential primary. Unfortunately, for the first time, the voters ....
RELEASE: Generation Progress Welcomes Ma.... (Center for American Progress) — Washington, D.C. — Today, Generation Progress named Maggie Thompson as its new Executive Director following the departure of Anne Johnson, who had held ....
RELEASE: States Are Leading the Way in P.... (Center for American Progress) — Iowa, Connecticut, California, Minnesota, Kentucky, Wisconsin, and South Carolina profiled in new Center for American Progress brief that explores how s....
President Obama’s FY 2017 Bud.... (Center for American Progress) — Washington, D.C. — Carmel Martin, Executive Vice President for Policy at the Center for American Progress, released the following statement today on Pre....
A Fish Tale That's More Harmful Than You.... (Tax Justice Blog) — The recently released annual report from the Celanese Corporation, a Fortune 500 manufacturer of engineering polymers, is a helpful reminder of why mult....
A majority of low-wage workers earn so l.... (Economic Policy Institute » ....) — There is an enduring myth that people who rely on public assistance are unwilling to work. However, there are 41.2 million working Americans (nearly 30 ....
How States Are Expanding Apprenticeship (Center for American Progress) — States have been leading the way in developing strategies to prepare more workers for employment through apprenticeship.
RELEASE: CAP Issue Brief Outlines Challe.... (Center for American Progress) — Washington, D.C. — On the heels of one of the most productive years for international diplomacy and multilateralism in decades, world leaders and intern....
Rafe: Old “Left” vs. “Right” divide no longer applies to .... (The Common Sense Canadian) — The old divide between "left" and "right" no longer applies to the environment, says Rafe Mair, as even traditionally conservative voters are now paying....
Debt Free, Gas Powered BC Still Coming, Throne Speech Vow.... (The Tyee -- Your Home for News, Cultu....) — 'Success is not for quitters,' government says, despite global forces delaying LNG riches. Related Stories Renewables Could Outcompete Costly, Ris....
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