Jimmy Carter is remembered fondly by WA leaders, but he never won here
Given Washington's reputation, it's hard to fathom an era when Carter wasn't a winner here. But in 1976 and 1980, Republicans ...
Inslee’s Last Tax Insult to Washington
The departing Governor now wants a wealth tax as his deficit balloons.
Inslee’s budget proposal would delay state child care expansion
More Washington children are expected to qualify for public child care and preschool programs in 2025 and 2026. But in the ...
Here's why flags will be flown at half-staff in Washington this month
The last time Washington state flew its flags at half-staff was on Dec. 7 in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
Space Needle flying American flag at half-staff to commemorate President Carter
Seattle’s Space Needle will fly the American flag at half-staff to commemorate the life and legacy of President Jimmy ...
Washington, Inland Northwest lawmakers share commendations, condolences after death of former President Jimmy Carter
Gov. Jay Inslee Outgoing Washington Gov. Jay Inslee posted on the social media site X commending Carter’s position on ...
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Inslee says it’s been ‘an astounding 12 years’ as Washington governor
As he prepares to leave office, Gov. Jay Inslee reflects on his tenure as Washington's chief executive and knocks down an ...
Jimmy Carter's legacy lives on through Habitat for Humanity
Jimmy Carter started his work with Habitat for Humanity in 1984. Over the ensuing 39 years he worked alongside 104,000 of his fellow volunteers in 14 countries building or refurbishing nearly 4,400 ...
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Other Papers Say: Respect vote on natural gas
Nearly 2 million residents voted to approve Initiative 2066, which aims to protect the use of natural gas as an energy source in state law and within Washington’s building codes. This month, climate a ...
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In Our View: Thank you, and farewell, Governor Inslee
When Jay Inslee was elected for the first time as Washington’s governor in November 2012, he wasn’t The Columbian Editorial Board’s first choice. In fact, we sided with 10 of Washington’s other 11 ...
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Letter: Inslee's budget plan punishes vulnerable Americans
To the editor — Gov. Jay Inslee wants to cut the Yakima Valley School out of the budget, again. This is a facility that helps ...
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Inslee proposes taxing wealthy residents and businesses to close Washington’s budget gap
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee proposed his final state budget on Tuesday. It calls for a new wealth tax, an increase in business taxes, along with some programs and a closure of a women’s prison. The ...