At least 2,300 school teachers have gotten notices saying they might be laid off, and the number is expected to rise, according to the Washington Education Association.From a statement put out by the 82,000-member union:The 2,300 figure does not include jobs eliminated through attrition, such…
From the governor's office:Gov. Chris Gregoire on Monday will take action on three bills which expand rights to domestic partners: Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1445, relating to domestic partners under the Washington State Patrol retirement system. Engrossed House Bill No. 1616, relating to the…
The Department of Social and Health Services is phasing out all its regional offices for the Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse, the agency confirmed Friday. The offices manage state contracts with local providers for drug- and alcohol treatment."Our regional offices don't provide any direct…
President Barack Obama has nominated Jenny Durkan, a close associate of Gov. Chris Gregoire and a friend who helped defeat the 2004 gubernatorial election court challenge, to be the top federal prosecutor in Western Washington.Durkan, 51, is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame…