Nov 08 Column: Washington’s carbon tax doesn’t address environmental justice By Bill Corcoran, Byron Gudiel Putting a price on carbon is just one tool in the toolbox for cutting climate pollution, not a solution in and of itself, the columnists say. Continue reading
Oct 30 These four states will weigh tougher gun control in election By Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press Gun control supporters hope passage of the proposals shows widening support for more measures designed to keep firearms away from dangerous people. Continue reading
Oct 20 Watch 9:26 Pay for carbon pollution? Why some environmentalists don’t support this state tax By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Oct 16 Five more states vote on minimum wage as federal wage stalls By Kristin Wyatt, Associated Press Congress' inaction on the $7.25 hourly minimum wage is again playing out on state ballots, with voters in four states considering an increase and another considering wages for the youngest workers… Continue reading
Oct 08 Washington voters to decide on nation’s first carbon tax By Associated Press An initiative on the November ballot asks voters whether the state should impose the nation's first direct carbon tax. Continue reading
Sep 26 Watch News Wrap: Washington mall shooting suspect gives confession By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, Arcan Cetin, the suspect in Saturday’s mall attack in Washington state, made a confession and has been charged with premeditated murder after allegedly gunning down five. Also, a man opened fire at a strip mall… Continue watching
Sep 24 Police arrest suspect in Washington mall shooting By Michael D. Regan, Corinne Segal The authorities arrested Arcan Cetin in Oak Harbor, Washington, on Saturday night, after Island County Sheriff's Lt. Mike Hawley recognized the suspect while on patrol. Continue reading
Sep 15 Watch 2:51 Where seven chimps are living out their post-lab days By PBS News Hour In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, we visit the rural pastures of Cle Elum, in Washington state, where seven former lab chimpanzees are honorary citizens. Known throughout the world as the “Cle Elum 7,” these chimps have been… Continue watching
Sep 04 What happens when Congress returns to Washington this week? By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Lawmakers will likely do what they do best: the bare minimum. Continue reading
Jul 20 Defense, foreign ministers to plan next steps against Islamic State By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Defense and foreign ministers from more than 30 nations are gathering in Washington to plan the next steps in the fight against the Islamic State. Continue reading