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A table holds Thanksgiving boxes at the North County Community Food Bank in Battle Ground in 2022.
Penalties loom for Washington if state doesn’t improve food stamp error rates
Washington’s food stamp overpayments and underpayments ticked up this year, and the state could face  tens of millions of dollars in added costs  if accuracy doesn’t improve.  … more
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The Association of Washington Business (AWB) has endorsed 36 candidates running for state Legislature.
Association of Washington Business announces first of 2026 legislative endorsements
The Association of Washington Business (AWB) has announced support for 36 candidates running for the state Legislature based on their voting record on issues important to employers. Incumbents … more
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Washington’s gas tax is going up, but state transportation revenue is falling short
Washington state’s gas tax, already among the highest in the nation, is going up next week. The state’s per-gallon fuel tax of 55.4 cents will climb 1.1 cents on July 1. The 2% bump is the … more
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Volunteers have come together in effort to repair after vandalism at the High Rock Lookout near Mount Rainier.
Volunteers begin vandalism cleanup at High Rock Lookout as donations come in
While investigators still have no suspects when it comes to who committed the vandalism, volunteers began the cleanup work this past week on the damage done at High Rock Lookout, according to members … more
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High Rock Lookout, shown here in an aerial drone photo taken by Mary Prophit in 2018, is perched on a 5,685-foot peak, offering visitors a spectacular view of Mount Rainier. It is one of the most popular destinations for hikers in the area.
Investigators seek leads on High Rock Lookout vandalism as volunteers look to continue restoration
While it is unknown exactly when it occurred, U.S. Forest Service (USFS) investigators are asking the public for leads on a potential suspect or suspects who vandalized the High Rock Lookout near … more
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Sex abuse claims against some Washington school districts are raising insurance rates for all
In mid-May, as Washington school districts were deep into developing their budgets for the next academic year, around 130 received notices that their rates for the Washington Schools Risk Management … more
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Gov. Bob Ferguson answers questions from the press during a legislative session preview in a Senate Hearing room in Olympia on Friday, Jan. 9.
Ferguson’s call for school cellphone ban has a familiar ring to it in Olympia
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson made a splashy announcement earlier this month that he would back legislation to ban student cellphone use from the first bell of the day to the last in public … more
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A homeless person rests on the grass near the Numerica Skate Ribbon at Riverfront Park in Spokane, Wash.
Data suggests decline in Spokane homelessness as origin debate remains
As taxpayers question whether they’re subsidizing individuals who first became homeless before or after moving to Spokane, regional data suggests most lived there before their most recent episode … more
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A couple sits with their newborn inside their Bentonville, Arkansas, home. The Trump administration is shifting the federal Title X program, which has traditionally provided access to contraception, toward an emphasis on childbearing.
Trump changes pregnancy-prevention program to promote childbearing
A federal poverty-fighting program focused on reducing unintended pregnancies is about to undergo a major overhaul. Reproductive health clinics use Title X federal grant money to provide birth … more
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The entrance to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Ore. The unit provides specialized care for newborns requiring advanced medical support.
OHSU president says neonatal ICU expansion is a top priority, but offers no timeline
Oregon Health & Science University President Dr. Shereef Elnahal insisted this week that an expansion to its overcrowded neonatal intensive care unit will be a top priority in the  … more
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A pregnant patient receives an examination at the Southern Birth Justice Network’s mobile midwifery unit in Miami earlier this year. A national survey published this month found that access to prenatal care remains limited for some patients, with a fifth of them not receiving prenatal care until the second trimester or later.
Nationwide survey shows ongoing struggles for pregnant patients on Medicaid
A survey of more than 3,800 people nationwide who gave birth in 2023 and 2024 found those using Medicaid described worse outcomes than those on private insurance, that access to care remains limited … more
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Oregon State University researchers maintain some of the Ocean Observatories Initiatives sensors along the Pacific Coast. In this photo, OSU researchers recover a buoy that measures ocean health. (Photo by Ocean Observatories Initiative)
Trump administration abandons plans to remove ocean monitoring system
The Trump administration is backing off from its plans to remove a decade-old ocean monitoring system Oregonians rely on for fishing, recreation, science and emergency services. The National … more
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U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal speaks at the campaign kickoff event against two conservative-backed ballot initiatives on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard)
Battle ramps up over Washington ballot measure to bar transgender students from girls’ sports
SEATTLE — Opponents of conservative-backed initiatives to undo changes to the rights of parents and public school students and restrict the participation of transgender girls in sports officially … more
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The Temple of Justice in Olympia, Washington where the state Supreme Court convenes. (Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)
$35M campaign finance fine against Meta upheld by Washington Supreme Court
Facebook’s parent company must pay the largest campaign finance fine in Washington state history, the state Supreme Court affirmed in a split decision Thursday. Meta urged the justices to … more
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Alaska’s lieutenant governor maintains an office at the state Capitol in Juneau on the same floor as the governor.
Alaska legislative attorney says U.S. Senate candidate’s removal could violate Constitution
An attorney advising the Alaska Legislature said Wednesday that Lt. Gov. Nancy Dahlstrom may have violated the U.S. Constitution when she disqualified Petersburg’s Daniel J. Sullivan from this … more
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A helicopter drops flame retardant on the Cow Valley Fire in eastern Oregon on July 12, 2024. Scientists expect wildfires to continue to intensify with climate change.
Oregon governor declares state of emergency over wildfire threat
While Oregon’s first 2026 heatwave was winding down Tuesday, heat and drought are expected to worsen through the summer and will heighten wildfire risks across Oregon, spurring Gov. Tina Kotek to … more
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Senators and Representatives work on bills Monday, March 16, 2026, at the State Capitol Building in Boise.
New report finds tax cuts benefit highest-income Idaho households most
A new report published this month by a Boise-based nonprofit organization found that state and federal income tax cuts have benefited the highest-income Idaho households the most, while low-income … more
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Sen. Janeen Sollman, D-Hillsboro, on Thursday evening, March 7, 2024, the last day of the session.
Oregon lawmakers hint at major changes to school funding in 2027
Oregon lawmakers upset about persistently poor education outcomes for many students voted against several of Gov. Tina Kotek’s new appointments to the commission that determines the resources … more
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People shop the shelves at the Ritenour Co-Care Food Pantry just outside of St. Louis last week. The nonprofit has seen rising need as grocery prices soar and thousands of Missourians lose federal food assistance.
More Americans are hungry in the face of federal cuts, rising grocery prices
The days of ground beef and chicken legs are long gone at the Ritenour Co-Care Food Pantry just outside of St. Louis. The nonprofit has swapped out those staple proteins for cheaper ground chicken … more
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Washington state employers added jobs in May, but unemployment rate stayed stuck at 5.2%
Washington’s unemployment rate held steady at 5.2% in May even as the economy added roughly 10,000 jobs, its highest one-month gain this year. “A strong month of growth is welcome following … more
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