Republican proposes senior tax exemption as Democrats contemplate raising rates
Amid a push to raise the annual cap on property tax increases statewide, Sen. Phil Fortunato, R-Auburn, wants the Legislature ...
Inslee reflects on tenure during exit interview
In an exit interview conducted by Austin Jenkins on TVW's "Inside Olympia," Governor Jay Inslee reflected on his 12 years in office, highlighting his accomplishments, disappointments and the pivotal ...
Freedom Foundation Union Dues Challenge Rejected by 9th Circuit
A conservative advocacy group on Tuesday lost its appeal over a public sector unions and the state of Washington refusing to ...
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2024: A year in review from the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin
Here is a list of 10 news events selected by the U-B staff that had a significant impact in the Valley in 2024.
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Opinion: To solve Washington’s problems, the next governor must learn from Inslee’s mistakes
Todd Myers reflects on Jay Inslee’s leadership and highlights key lessons for Washington’s next governor to address pressing ...
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Wash. Gov. Jay Inslee's budget proposal would delay state child care expansion
More Washington children are expected to qualify for public child care and preschool programs in 2025 and 2026.
Why are flags flying at half-staff across Washington state? About the month-long directive
It is an American tradition to fly flags at half-staff for 30 days after a president or former president dies. The standard ...
Jimmy Carter's legacy lives on through Habitat for Humanity
Jimmy Carter started his work with Habitat for Humanity in 1984. Over the ensuing 39 years he worked alongside 104,000 of his fellow volunteers in 14 countries building or refurbishing nearly 4,400 ...
Here's why flags will be flown at half-staff in Washington this month
The last time Washington state flew its flags at half-staff was on Dec. 7 in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
Inslee’s budget proposal would delay state child care expansion
More Washington children are expected to qualify for public child care and preschool programs in 2025 and 2026. But in the ...
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Other Papers Say: Respect vote on natural gas
Nearly 2 million residents voted to approve Initiative 2066, which aims to protect the use of natural gas as an energy source in state law and within Washington’s building codes. This month, climate a ...
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Inslee proposes taxing wealthy residents and businesses to close Washington’s budget gap
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee proposed his final state budget on Tuesday. It calls for a new wealth tax, an increase in business taxes, along with some programs and a closure of a women’s prison. The ...