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No pay raise for Washington governor this year

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:16:20 -0400

OLYMPIA, Washington - Gov. Jay Inslee and most statewide elected officials and lawmakers won't get a pay raise this year, but judges will see a salary hike under the salary schedule adopted by the Washington Citizen's Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials.

Interior Secretary Sally Jewell visiting Portland

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:51:36 -0400

PORTLAND, Oregon - Interior Secretary Sally Jewell is visiting Portland this week for what will be her first West Coast trip since she was sworn in last month.

Fairchild AFB still candidate for new planes

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:37:25 -0400

SPOKANE, Washington - Officials from Washington expressed disappointment Wednesday that Fairchild Air Force Base was not chosen as the first home of the Air Force's new aerial refueling tankers.

Correction: Health Overhaul-Wash story

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:11:45 -0400

OLYMPIA, Washington - In a story May 14 about insurance premiums, The Associated Press, relying on information provided by the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner, reported erroneously the premiums for an insurance plan. The $162 rate is for people under the age of 21, not for 21 year olds.

Inslee signs Facebook job password bill

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:52:08 -0400

SEATTLE - Washington became the fifth state this year to sign into law protections of social media passwords at the workplace and job interviews.

Inslee speaks at transportation revenue rally

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:47:59 -0400

OLYMPIA, Washington - Gov. Jay Inslee spoke at a rally at the Capitol in support of a transportation funding package, saying it's "crunch time" to pay for road projects and maintain existing roads and bridges.

Senate majority names 33 bills for budget talks

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:49:39 -0400

OLYMPIA, Washington - As lawmakers wrap up their first week of a special legislative session, Senate majority leaders have asked that more than 30 bills be considered as part of the budget discussions.

Wash. state draft rules let out-of-staters to buy ounce of...

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:17:44 -0400

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Arrest in letters that threatened Wash. officials

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:49:17 -0400

OLYMPIA, Washington - Police have arrested a Bellingham, Washington, man accused of writing letters to a Washington state newspaper that contained threats to kill Gov. Jay Inslee, state Attorney General Bob Ferguson, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and President Barack Obama.

Wash. state releases draft rules for legal pot

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:35:23 -0400

SEATTLE - Officials in Washington state took their first stab at setting rules for the state's new marijuana industry Thursday, nearly eight months after voters here legalized pot for adults.

Senate committee OKs tougher impaired driving law

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:18:49 -0400

OLYMPIA, Washington - A Senate committee on Tuesday advanced a bill to make changes to the state's impaired driving laws, including making driving under the influence a felony on the fourth conviction, rather than the current law that has it at five within 10 years.

Inslee narrows top priorities for special session

Mon, 13 May 2013 20:08:18 -0400

OLYMPIA, Washington - Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has narrowed his list of top priorities for lawmakers to address in a special session, saying Monday that the Legislature must focus on the operating budget, a transportation-funding package and new legislation to crack down on drunken drivers.

Big decisions involving Fairchild AFB

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:20:44 -0400

AIRWAY HEIGHTS, Washington - Some big decisions that could help decide the future of Spokane's Fairchild Air Force Base are expected soon.

Congresswoman opposes Indian casino near Spokane

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:54:17 -0400

SPOKANE, Washington - A congresswoman has joined opponents of a proposed Indian casino near Fairchild Air Force Base outside Spokane, saying such a large, commercial development might prompt the military to close the base in the future.

WEA biggest spender in Washington state lobbying

Sun, 05 May 2013 18:25:16 -0400

SEATTLE - The Washington Education Association spends more on lobbying the Legislature than any other group and more than twice as much as the next highest lobbying organization, a health care workers union.

Law enforcement officers receive top Wash. honor

Fri, 03 May 2013 20:32:23 -0400

OLYMPIA, Washington - The state's highest law enforcement honor was awarded Friday to five officers, including a Mount Rainier National Park ranger who was fatally shot on New Year's Day 2012.

Wash. lawmakers adjourn, face special session

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:08:22 -0400

OLYMPIA, Washington - Washington lawmakers adjourned their 105-day legislative session Sunday without coming to an agreement on a new two-year budget, and Gov. Jay Inslee quickly called them to return again in two weeks to complete the work.

Governments may push workers to health exchange

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:40:18 -0400

OLYMPIA, Washington - In a quest to save money, political leaders in Washington state are exploring a proposal that would shift some government workers out of their current health plans and onto the insurance exchange developed under President Barack Obama's health care law.