STATE
More than 6 states have passed, considering similar bills, executive orders
BY ED KOMENDA, ASSOCIATED PRESS | May 10, 2023 at 5:14 p.m.
ELECTIONS
WA Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz running for governor
Franz has led the department for 7 years
GOVERNMENT
Inslee rolls back limitations on police chases
'Adjustments over time are needed,' he said
GOVERNMENT
Washington state to decriminalize drugs unless lawmakers act
Inslee set special legislative session beginning May 16 to discuss
GOVERNMENT
State funds arts, crisis care in Whatcom, Skagit
Budget includes new Pickford theater space
ELECTIONS
State AG Bob Ferguson announces campaign for governor
Inslee announced Monday he won't seek 4th term
GOVERNMENT
Legislature unanimously passes Nooksack adjudication bill
Environmental bills see success in state Legislature
GOVERNMENT
Gov. Jay Inslee won't seek 4th term
Inslee the second governor elected to 3 consecutive terms
INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS
State creates missing Indigenous people cold case unit
Bill passed unanimously in Legislature; signed by Inslee
GOVERNMENT
New state gun law already faces federal court challenge
One law bans the sale of dozens of types of semi-automatic rifles
GOVERNMENT
State funds $9M crisis center for Whatcom
Facility to serve people in mental health, substance use crises
ENVIRONMENT
Bellingham waterfront gets $17.7M for cleanup
State grant to pay for Whatcom Waterway project
HOUSING
Tenants Revolt hopes to propose local housing legislation
City Council will hear update on Bellingham's rental inspection program
