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The Biden administration, leaders of four Columbia River Basin tribes and the governors of Oregon and Washington have signed papers formally launching a $1 billion plan to help recover depleted salmon populations in the Pacific Northwest.
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Big oil transparency legislation is moving forward after critics attributed last year’s high gas prices to the state’s landmark cap and trade law, the Climate Commitment Act.
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An executive order was signed by Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday and highlights the huge potential for generative AI in government operations as well as its risks.
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Many ranchers say it’s time to find creative ways to deal with wolf attacks on livestock. That’s what a new bill in the Washington state Senate hopes to do – to the frustration of some wildlife rights groups.
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Tribal leaders are urging Washington state lawmakers to pass a bill that would send millions of dollars in funds to help combat a dramatic rise in opioid overdose deaths.
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3 takeaways from Gov. Jay Inslee's 'State of the State' address kicking off his final year in officeInslee, who is the country's longest serving governor currently in office, urged lawmakers to keep up momentum on key issues during his final State of the State address before Washington voters elect a new governor later this year.
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Olympia correspondent Jeanie Lindsay joins KNKX Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick to discuss the start of the 2024 Washington State Legislative session.
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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee wants state lawmakers to add roughly $2.5 billion in new spending to the state's current budget in 2024, as state revenues come in higher than previous estimates.
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He’s urging lawmakers to provide more funding for the program, which has helped to house more than 1,000 people who were homeless.
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Gov. Jay Inslee proposed supplemental budget would add to about $200 million for combating illegal opioids as the state is tapping another $82 million from opioid settlements.