Original WA Constitution up for display at state Capitol in Olympia
Delegates drafted the state constitution in 1889 as Washington became the 42nd state to be admitted into the U.S.
Sequins and small bites: Governor’s inaugural ball gives Olympia a chance to dress up and celebrate
Music at the inaugural ball was performed by The Voice alum Ethan Tucker on the State Reception Room Stage at 7 p.m., and the ...
Proposed ‘bill of rights’ would offer labor protections to WA nannies, housekeepers and gardeners
Senate Bill 5023 seeks to resolve longstanding discriminatory labor policies. Advocates note that nannies, housekeepers, ...
WA lawmakers propose new stricter gun bills aimed to reduce gun violence
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state lawmakers proposed new stricter gun bills that are aimed at reducing gun violence across ...
Original Washington state Constitution document to be displayed at state Capitol
The Washington State Archives will display the Constitution of the State of Washington outside of the House Chambers in the Legislative Building on Sid Snyder Avenue in Olympia on Thursday, Jan. 16, ...
Sequins, feathers, glitter, beads. Here are the best dressed at the Governor’s Inaugural Ball
Her first time in attendance, Fernandes came dressed in a Lehenga, a garment from India. Hers was as colorful as it was ...
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Mark your calendars: For first time in 8 years, Washington to hold inaugural ball
Inaugural balls honor the governor as well as statewide elected officials and the judicial and legislative branches. They’re ...
First day of legislative session begins: Here’s your guide to the busy first week of the 105-day session
The state is getting a new governor for the first time in a dozen years. Democrat Jay Inslee will be exiting the governor’s ...
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What’s happening this week around Thurston County
The League of Women Voters, NAACP, and Olympia for All (a coalition of 14 community organizations) have joined together to ...
Spokane native paints official portrait of Washington Governor Jay Inslee
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Governor Jay Inslee's official portrait was unveiled and hung in the state capitol building ...
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Letter: Bad way to fund schools
Some of that revenue to be used for what? Repairs to the Olympia Capitol building complex? (Seriously.) “Funding schools” is the perfect legitimizer to get the public to look left and not right.