
Politics
Burien minimum wage initiative leading in early ballot count
Some workers in Burien might soon see their paychecks increase. Measure 1, a citizen initiative to expand Burien’s minimum
Some workers in Burien might soon see their paychecks increase. Measure 1, a citizen initiative to expand Burien’s minimum
A candidate with past ties to a right-wing militia and a former sheriff are competing to replace more mainstream Republican Rep. J.T. Wilcox in WA’s House.
As the state grapples with officer shortages, the new law aims to help agencies fill vacancies and create forces that better reflect their communities.
Bans in other states are exacerbating existing gaps in Washington’s reproductive health care infrastructure, sending many patients to Portland.
Though the historic ruling on City Council elections empowered Latino voters and paved the way for future reforms, barriers persist.