Politics Apr 27 Washington, Minnesota become transgender and abortion sanctuaries By Lisa Baumann, Steve Karnowski, Associated Press
Politics Apr 26 New Washington law bans sale of some semi-automatic rifles. It’s already facing a legal challenge Gov. Jay Inslee and state Attorney General Bob Ferguson, both Democrats, pushed for the Democratic-controlled Washington Legislature to pass the ban on many semi-automatic weapons this session after years of failed attempts. By Lisa Baumann, Manuel Valdes, Associated Press
Nation Jun 26 Pacific Northwest swelters in historic heat wave The heat was expected to break all-time records in cities and towns from eastern Washington state to Portland to southern Oregon, with temperatures in many areas expected to top out up to 30 degrees above normal. It’s a dangerous forecast… By Sara Cline, Associated Press
Politics Aug 05 Gov. Jay Inslee advances in Washington gubernatorial primary More than 30 other people also ran in the gubernatorial primary, vying to face Inslee in November, when he'll be a heavy favorite. By Associated Press
Politics Dec 18 Washington governor wants to spend $300 million to help homeless Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said Wednesday he wants to spend more than $300 million from the state’s emergency budget reserve to add 2,100 shelter beds and provide other help to combat homelessness. By Chris Grygiel, Associated Press
Sep 04 Democrats propose spending trillions to fight climate change By Juana Summers, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The release of candidates' competing plans comes as issues of climate and the environment have become a central focus of the Democratic primary. Continue reading
Aug 22 Washington Gov. Jay Inslee expected to announce run for 3rd term By Rachel La Corte, Associated Press Gov. Jay Inslee ended his climate change-focused 2020 presidential bid on Wednesday. Continue reading
Aug 21 Washington Gov. Jay Inslee drops out of the presidential race By Rachel La Corte, Associated Press Inslee had made fighting climate change the central theme of his presidential campaign. Continue reading
Jun 24 2020 hopeful Inslee proposes ending government partnership with fossil fuels By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Jay Inslee wants to end tax breaks for oil companies and ban all drilling and extraction on federal lands and in federal waters. Continue reading
Jun 05 2020 hopeful Inslee says U.S. foreign policy should be built around climate By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Washington Gov. Jay Inslee expressed willingness to use tariffs, other trade incentives and international finance rules to compel other nations to reduce carbon pollution. Continue reading