“I think the bigger deal is look, you’re trying to chase down, you know, tens of people when you have totally disenfranchised twenty thousand Washingtonians with your postmark change.” “Here’s the thing … it’s not just November third, Election Day, we’re …
Tri-Cities legislative tour, Oct. 1, 2026 (Contributed Photo) In early October a bipartisan group of state legislators toured different construction sites around the Tri-Cities — an event organized by homebuilder and business organizations and pitched as …
“If I had the magic wand, the ability to write that law today, there is no question that what we would do is lean into the fundamental problem of permitting and building, the inability to build anything in this state.” “I think if it were up to me, I would …
Oct 15, 2026 I-645 supporter Jaime Herrera Beutler (left) on the set of The Impact (TVW) with Mike McClanahan, Air Date: October 14, 2026 The fall election is a test of the new 9.9% state income tax on households that bring in more than $1 million a year. …
The Washington State Auditor’s Office (TVW) Air Date: September 9, 2026 Mike McClanahan, TVW Recently published audits list allegations of missing equipment and improper use of public funds at a western Washington fire district and repeated instances of …
“I think we have to think about how to be innovative, again, streamlining our systems, thinking about new technologies, thinking about new ways to work with folks in the community to get their best practices in our systems.” – WA Dept. of Social and Health …
“It’s about judicial philosophy and whether or not they’re looking to be a judge that’s going to rule on the law and not be politically looking for outcomes.” Tim Kovis, Full Court Press “They don’t want to replace the Legislature, they don’t want to …
Utility rates are ”the area where we can have the best direct influence, not only through our advocacy and these hearings, but in the legislative side as well.” Washington Attorney General Nick Brown says utility affordability and rising state liability …
“One of the issues in deciding whether or not to overturn a case is showing of harm. What is the harmfulness of the decision?” Paul Lawrence, Pacifica Law Group “I think you’re still stuck with the plain language of the constitution that’s been …
“You can’t rely on just those who have single-role wildfire responsibilities anymore. It has to be kind of a core mission of firefighters statewide and really nationally now.” Steve Brooks, Executive Director, Washington Fire Chiefs “Fast initial attack is …
“They bring a space to life in a way that almost nothing else does.” “Everybody’s legacy is important. Everybody’s story should be told.” “The idea is to have a hotbed of activity that stimulates the economy, that helps tourists come in, that makes them …
“We have six months to go in, do our investigation (of the Longview disaster), and then issue any potential monetary penalties or findings.” “We can never be everywhere all the time.” “What my commitment to the business community and to workers who pay …
“Journalism has a PR problem.” Kaarin Austin, founding director, Washington News Fund “Local news does not have a trust problem. Local news has a consumption problem.” Matt Powers, communications professor, University of Washington As policymakers, …
Washington’s shortage of affordable housing stock stands in stark contrast to its surplus of vacant office space and that dynamic is on full display in Seattle, according to real estate economist Matthew Gardner. “Downtown we’re looking at north of 30% …
Gov. Bob Ferguson this week issued an executive order aimed at improving workplace support systems for women experiencing menopause-related symptoms, saying that too many women are leaving their jobs or limiting their roles due to lack of support. “We are …
“We’re still searching for what it means.” Federal cannabis policy changes, market consolidation and illicit-market enforcement remain among the biggest challenges facing Washington’s regulated marijuana industry, according to Liquor and Cannabis Board …
“How is AI going to do the least harm and do the most good?” Rob Lloyd, former Seattle chief technology officer who now heads the Center for Digital Government and the Center for Public Sector AI “AI is proliferating at such a rapid pace that we not only …
“The public wants to know what went into this pudding, what deals were cut.” “The trust comes from the engagement.” “We win some battles, but we’re still losing the war.” Mike Fancher says Washington’s open government protections are steadily weakening as …
Running Start student Matthew Mandig, a Timberline High School senior, spoke with TVW at South Puget Sound Community College. High school students in the Running Start program won’t be able to take as many tuition-free college classes when this year’s K- …
“If we don’t make it easier for people to use the courts, then what’s the point?” “Other states across the country are now starting to adopt our philosophy that people don’t have to have a three-year legal degree to be able to provide legal services to …
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