Democrat Manka Dhingra’s election to the Legislature’s 45th District in King County means Democrats will have slim majorities in the Senate and House, in addition… Continue reading
Will be the state Senate’s chief budget writer and negotiator
BREMERTON — Political discourse is commonly fraught with contention, but from the outside it would seem that political dialogue has become more polarizing than ever… Continue reading
Recall earlier this summer when the Legislature passed its operating budget — as well as its latest spending plan to address the state’s K-12 education… Continue reading
BREMERTON — State representatives Sherry Appleton, D-Poulsbo, and Michelle Caldier, R-Port Orchard, will participate in “Finding Common Ground,” 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 26 in the Norm… Continue reading
OLYMPIA — No issue in the state Legislature illustrates the urban-rural split in Washington state than what’s euphemistically called “the Hirst fix.” It refers to… Continue reading
PORT ORCHARD — When the Washington State Legislature finally passed its two-year state budget and Gov. Jay Inslee signed it June 30, there were expressions… Continue reading
OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee signed a new two-year state budget June 30, ensuring no state agency is closed or state worker laid off when… Continue reading
By BOB SMITH Kitsap News Group OLYMPIA — Washington state legislators once again find themselves between a rock and a hard place following the close… Continue reading
OLYMPIA — A state Senate-approved bill that would allow local governments to approve development using Department of Ecology water rules awaits action in the Democratic-controlled… Continue reading
OLYMPIA — State Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed on March 13 an amended complaint in his lawsuit challenging President Trump’s travel ban as illegal and… Continue reading
OLYMPIA — The state House of Representatives approved two measures March 3 related to public access to public records. Both measures now head to the… Continue reading
Was proposed by Kitsap sheriff’s deputy who serves in Navy
This year, there will be numerous opportunities to run for public office in your community. The deadline to decide is May 19, but the earlier you get started, the better.
The bill is not yet out of the House, but we’re still not out of the woods. A frighteningly unnecessary bill in the state House… Continue reading
Executive Order 9066: 75 years later
ONLINE: Watch KING5’s special report, “Prisoners in the Own Land,” about the internment of people of Japanese ancestry at Minidoka. By ENRIQUE PEREZ DE LA… Continue reading
OLYMPIA — Applicants for top leadership positions at universities may have to answer to your state senator rather than a board of regents or trustees… Continue reading
