The latest political news and election updates in Tri-Cities, Washington, and beyond.
Election
Richland Schools Recall: Tearful Farewell at Last Night's Meeting
Some in attendance stood in support of Byrd as she exited board room. Many remain seated.
Richland Recall Petitioner Not Ready to Pop Cork yet
All three recall measures are getting about the 55% of the vote
Richland Voters Leaning Towards Recall in Primary Election
10 races are up for grabs including the three Richland School Board recall measures.
Benton & Franklin County Primary Ballots to Drop This Week
The 2023 primary election is almost upon us, and the County Auditors in Benton and Franklin Counties are preparing to mail out ballots to registered voters
Yakima Doctor Making a Second Run for Governor
For the first time since 2012, it will be an open race for Governor of Washington State. All of the candidates that have publicly declared their intention to run at the time of this writing have never sought the highest office in the State previously...all but one that is.
Who Will Be Washington State's Next Governor?
On Monday May 1st Governor Jay Inslee ended the speculation that has followed him since the end of his 975 day COVID State of Emergency. Will he run for an unprecedented fourth term? The answer...no.
WSSC Publishes Richland School Board Recall Ruling
The Washington State Supreme Court announced at the end of 2022 they would consider the appeal from Williams, Byrd, and Bird without oral arguments. They issued their ruling in February and officially filed it today.
Countdown on to Drug Decriminalization in Washington State
One of the main priorities on the Legislative docket this session, and on the Governor's as well, was to come up with a permanent fix for the 2021 Washington State Supreme Court's Blake vs State of Washington verdict, otherwise known as the Blake decision.
Washington and Idaho Gov's Spar Over Bill
The Governors of neighboring states are at odds over a particular issue. One State has taken action to increase access, while another has taken action creating a more measured approach.
Did the Washington State House 'Assault' the 2nd Amendment?
Late Wednesday evening the Washington State House brought to the floor Substitute House Bill 1240 (SHB 1240). It is titled "Establishing firearms-related safety measures to increase public safety", but does it?