Legislature
Jason Rantz
Rantz: After Washington Democrats criticized Trump’s ‘secret police,’ they quietly try creating one of their own
Washington Democrats who claimed ICE’s undercover work threatened democracy now want the same secret IDs and tools for the Attorney General’s office.8 hours ago
Jackson Meyer
Idaho braces for billion-dollar budget blow as conservatives warn spending is out of control
Idaho faces a growing deficit as the Idaho Freedom Foundation warns the state’s spending is out of control, pushing cuts to Medicaid expansion and public schools.11 hours ago
Seattle Red Staff
Serial rapist’s release sparks bipartisan crackdown in Olympia
A bipartisan bill in Washington aims to prevent releases of serial rapists after the controversial release of Spokane’s South Hill rapist, Kevin Coe.11 hours ago
Seattle Red Staff
Seattle socialist lawmaker pushes massive new payroll tax targeting Amazon and Microsoft, blames Trump
Washington Democrats propose a new payroll tax targeting Amazon, Microsoft, and other major employers to raise $2B a year.9 days ago
Jackson Meyer
Idaho Christian group seeks to rename highway after Charlie Kirk
The Idaho Family Policy Center is working with the state legislature to rename a highway after the late conservative icon Charlie Kirk.14 days ago
Jackson Meyer
Idaho’s ROTC program was in jeopardy—then Trump stepped in
U.S. Sen. Jim Risch says President Trump personally intervened to stop the Army from gutting the University of Idaho’s ROTC program.18 days ago
Jackson Meyer
Idaho’s $2B boom to $49M bust: Republicans pivot to spending cuts, not tax hikes
Idaho GOP budget writers brace for a projected $49.3M deficit in FY 2026, favoring spending cuts and possible reserve funds over tax hikes as agencies trim 3%.1 month ago
Jasneet Gill
Republicans try to block proposal to kill 453,000 Barred Owls in Washington, Oregon and California
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s $1.35 billion plan to kill nearly half a million Barred Owls in Washington, Oregon, and California is sparking outrage.1 month ago
Jasneet Gill
Jeff Lyon is a crypto-tech exec taking on Woodinville’s political establishment with $250k of his own money
Jeff Lyon’s self-funded campaign challenges partisan influence and developer money in Woodinville council race.1 month ago
Jasneet Gill
Illegal bikes banned? Stanwood police say e-bikes are motorcycles
Stanwood police warn a surge in pedal-free e-bikes is illegal, classifying the devices as motorcycles requiring full registration and licensing under state law.1 month ago
Jasneet Gill
Metro families shattered by second child debt crisis, but there’s a Seattle surprise
A new analysis shows dual-income families face $33,000 deficits in major US metros just to raise a second child.1 month ago
Jasneet Gill
Burien Mayor Kevin Schilling vows to stop the tax grab in Olympia with moderate approach
Moderate Democrat Kevin Schilling, Burien Mayor, slams the progressive state legislature over tax hikes and service cuts in his 33rd District House race.1 month ago
Jasneet Gill
Meet the Pierce County grandmother launching $15K campaign to support sheriff’s deputies
Grandmother Ann Jolie is spending $15,000 to air commercials fighting Pierce County Executive Ryan Mello over the nation's lowest police coverage.1 month ago
Jasneet Gill
Constitutional showdown as Washington parents sue to restore parental rights stripped by Democrats
Parents and educators filed a constitutional lawsuit in Thurston County challenging Washington's HB 1296, arguing the law strips family rights.2 months ago
Jasneet Gill
Can Chad Magendanz flip the 5th Legislative District and end Washington Democrats’ supermajority?
State Senate candidate Chad Magendanz seeks win to break Democratic supermajority and block new taxes.2 months ago
Jasneet Gill
The grid tipping point: PNW faces rolling blackouts by 2026 as energy gap widens
Does the Pacific Northwest have the energy it needs to prevent rolling blackouts? A new report commissioned by the region’s largest utilities has raised concerns. Starting next year, the Northwest could face a power shortage that would challenge the reliability of the grid during extreme conditions, according to the report. The report analyzed the region’s […]2 months ago
Jasneet Gill
City of Everett illegally withheld union dues for 14 pay periods despite clear opt-out: employee
Everett employee appeals PERC ruling over unauthorized union dues, citing First Amendment violations under Janus.2 months ago
Jasneet Gill
Left-wing paper backs GOP challenger in key WA Senate race — Here’s why it matters
Republican Michelle Caldier fights to break the Democrats' legislative monopoly and halt reckless tax hikes in Olympia.2 months ago
Jasneet Gill
Ferguson’s FAFSA fix? A new advisory board for an old bureaucracy problem
WA's generous student aid fails due to bureaucratic complexity. Gov. Ferguson's solution? More bureaucracy and a new advisory board.2 months ago
Jasneet Gill
Trump administration targets state’s gender mandates as Mead School District fights back
Mead School Board challenges Washington’s gender mandates, prompting a federal Title IX investigation.2 months ago
Jasneet Gill
Let’s Go Washington initiatives to reclaim parents’ bill of rights, protect girls breaks records
Let’s Go Washington reports record-breaking signature support for two initiatives, with bipartisan momentum and strong public engagement despite opposition.2 months ago
Jackson Meyer
The Trump Effect: Oregon counties implementing welfare reform
Oregon is implementing new welfare reforms under President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” requiring able-bodied adults to work 80 hours a month to keep SNAP benefits.2 months ago
Seattle Red Staff
Idaho GOP inches closer to cutting the bloat
Republican leaders in Idaho are addressing a projected $80 million budget deficit through strategic cuts.3 months ago
