Sat., Feb. 18, 2017
Sunday Spin: Need it or not, Washington might get official state fungus
Lawmakers might bestow special status on a mushroom.
Spin Control archive for Jan. 1, 2017
SATURDAY, FEB. 18, 2017
Sat., Feb. 18, 2017
Bills falling by the wayside after Washington Legislature's cutoff
Some bills that are all but dead: Ending capital punishment, creating a 51st state out of Eastern Washington or a right-to-work state out of Washington.
THURSDAY, FEB. 16, 2017
Thu., Feb. 16, 2017
Washington Legislature won't be voting on licenses for assault weapons 19
OLYMPIA – Buying a semi-automatic assault weapon in Washington won’t require a special state license or a more extensive background check, although residents might be advised, but not required, to store their guns safely at home.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15, 2017
Wed., Feb. 15, 2017
False rumor of Spokane ICE raid sparked by routine border enforcement patrols 6
If you're confused about the difference between federal immigration agencies, you're not alone. Here's a quick primer.
Wed., Feb. 15, 2017
A closer look at 'zombie properties'
The original web version of this morning's story on the city's struggle with zombie properties came with a map that was a bit hard to read. We put an easier to read version inside the blog before switching it in the main story.
MONDAY, FEB. 13, 2017
Mon., Feb. 13, 2017
The week ahead and the week that was in the Washington Legislature, noon Monday on Facebook Live
We look at the week ahead in the Legislature and look back at last week on The Spokesman-Review's Facebook page thanks to Facebook Live. Monday at noon
SUNDAY, FEB. 12, 2017
Sun., Feb. 12, 2017
Sunday Spin 2: Demonstration was union made
Unions make showing of strength at right-to-work hearing.
Sun., Feb. 12, 2017
A closer look at Senate GOP property tax shift for schools
Want a closer look at how the Senate Republicans' proposal to shift property taxes from local school districts to the state would affect your district? We've got the maps inside.
SATURDAY, FEB. 11, 2017
Sat., Feb. 11, 2017
Sunday Spin: Washington officials in spotlight after challenging Trump order 1
Gov. Jay Inslee, Attorney General Bob Ferguson get national coverage in fight over Trump travel ban.
THURSDAY, FEB. 9, 2017
Thu., Feb. 9, 2017
Washington will fight Sessions, Trump over legal pot, Inslee says 2
The next fight between Washington and the Trump administration may be over legal marijuana.
TUESDAY, FEB. 7, 2017
Tue., Feb. 7, 2017
Washington v. Trump appeal to be webcast at 3 p.m. Tuesday
The appeal of the order temporarily halting the restrictions on travel from seven mostly Muslim countries will be shown live on the internet Tuesday.
SATURDAY, FEB. 4, 2017
Sat., Feb. 4, 2017
Sunday Spin: Is "alternative facts" just a nice way of saying "liar, liar, pants on fire"?
There was a time when a politician would be careful about suggesting an opponent was lying. Back in the halcyon “good old days” it was deemed more appropriate to accuse a fellow official of being stupid than dishonest. Now, it seems common to accuse someone of using alternative facts, which may be just a nice way of calling them a liar.
THURSDAY, FEB. 2, 2017
Thu., Feb. 2, 2017
Shea elected to House GOP post 3
Matt Shea elected House Minority Caucus chairman
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 1, 2017
Wed., Feb. 1, 2017
Washington Lege Day 24: Senate could pass its first bill today
The Senate could pass the Republican education plan sometime today, once Republicans get back absent member Doug Ericksen. Democrats criticized the pace and cancellations of hearings because of his absence.
TUESDAY, JAN. 31, 2017
Tue., Jan. 31, 2017
Washington Democrats to Trump: Immigration order hurts state, country
Legislative Democrats wrote to the Republican president Tuesday, objecting to his order limiting immigration from seven Middle East countries.
Tue., Jan. 31, 2017
In their words: Spokane's ordinance barring hypothetical Muslim registry
After more than an hour of testimony Monday night, the City Council - perhaps somewhat surprisingly - gave their unanimous approval of an ordinance that targets a non-existent Muslim registry.
MONDAY, JAN. 30, 2017
Mon., Jan. 30, 2017
Helmets should be optional, motorcyclists tell Washington senators 1
Washington lawmakers were asked to let motorcyclists decide for themselves whether they should wear a helmet.
Mon., Jan. 30, 2017
Washington to sue over Trump immigration order
Washington will sue the federal government in an effort to overturn President Trump’s executive order restricting immigration from seven Middle Eastern countries.
SATURDAY, JAN. 28, 2017
Sat., Jan. 28, 2017
Success in the Washington Senate starts with counting to 25
If Friday's Senate session was on Sesame Street, it would have been brought to you by the number 25.
FRIDAY, JAN. 27, 2017
Fri., Jan. 27, 2017
City seeks input on renaming of Canada Island
You can register your choice online which Salish moniker you'd like to see as the new name of Canada Island, part of the redevelopment of Riverfront Park.
Fri., Jan. 27, 2017
Rep. Short to seek open Northeast Washington Senate seat
Rep. Shelly Short said she will seek the state Senate seat that is open because of Sen. Brian Dansel's resignation to take a job in the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
THURSDAY, JAN. 26, 2017
Thu., Jan. 26, 2017
Parental notification for teen abortion bill likely to pass committee
A perennial proposal to require Washington minors to notify parents before getting an abortion drew familiar support and opposition Thursday, and may wind up with the same fate as last year’s proposal: Getting partway through the Legislature, then dying.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 25, 2017
Wed., Jan. 25, 2017
Washington cities tell lawmakers they don't need new law to ban pot sales in problem areas
Cities tell lawmakers they think they can already ban pot sales in some areas, don’t need new legislation.
Wed., Jan. 25, 2017
Washington House adopts rules after debate over 'fund education first'
A routine vote over House rules turned into a brief debate over one of the GOP's favorite budget ideas: Fund education first
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