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But both options — a new downtown stadium or a Funko Field remodel — cost more than the city can raise right now, reports will geschke. heraldnet.com/news/everett-c…

Some professional news: After three and a half years there, Monday was my last day at the Everett Herald. Next week, I’ll be joining the Washington State Standard, where I’ll be covering state government. Very excited for this next chapter and to return to reporting full time.

Here is the story. Washington State DOT #waleg washingtonstatestandard.com/briefs/ferguso…

Here are 7 takeaways and a fist bump photo: washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/01/15/7-t… Laurel Demkovich

Judge grants WA’s request to temporarily block Trump’s birthright citizenship order washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/01/23/jud…

New: Governor Bob Ferguson's top aide and closest political confidant resigned this morning. His exit comes after 2 state senators flagged concerns about his management style fomenting a hostile work environment. washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/03/19/top… #waleg #waelex

Former WA Secretary of State Ralph Munro was one of the more likeable politicians I covered during my career. I started drafting his obituary a few years ago when Munro's health took a turn for the worse. It was time to pull it off the shelf today, sadly: washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/03/20/rem…

Frank Chopp, a giant of WA politics, has died. #waleg #waelex washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/03/22/for…

New: Ferguson cancels parole for man convicted of triple murder washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/03/25/fer…

“When we’re singing at the drum, for a lot of us, it connects us with our land and our cultures, and our ancestors, too,” Taylor Signor said. “It’s good medicine, it’s real good medicine.” seattletimes.com/seattle-news/c… via The Seattle Times

ICYMI: Ex-state senator Mark Mullet is in the news. He's running for Issaquah mayor. He violated a city campaign finance law by collecting contributions too early. Fun fact Governor Bob Ferguson is endorsing Mullet. #waleg #waelex washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/03/27/for…

New: WA House passes $77.8 B operating budget that relies on $5.2B in new and yet to be passed tax increases. Expecting Governor Bob Ferguson to weigh in on this & Senate budgets at 1 pm presser today. #waleg #waelex WA House Democrats WA House Republicans washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/04/01/was…

History made: WA Governor Bob Ferguson signed his first bill a half hour ago. It was SB 5118, sponsored by Sen. Javier Valdez. A few minutes later he issued his first partial veto. Ferguson signed 10 bills and, in a break from past guvs, he did it standing up #waleg #waelex

Photos of the protest that erupted today at WA Capitol. Outraged state workers slam Gov. Ferguson over furlough plan. Story by Jerry Cornfield Jake Goldstein-Street washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/04/09/pro…

Happening now in #waleg: State senate debating (and expected to pass) HB 1217, the rent stabilization (critics say control) bill. Did not get this far last year. Will need return trip to House then Governor Bob Ferguson who hasn't shared his view publicly.

Breaking: WA Dems end efforts to repeal the voter-approved limit on annual property tax growth. It's been a big deal for local governments but hotly opposed by taxpayer groups and GOP. #waleg Governor Bob Ferguson washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/04/21/was…

Read: Joseph O'Sullivan examines the political winds blowing in WA's 3rd CD as Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez looks to show how her brand of Democratic politics may succeed for the party in other parts of the nation. Blue Dog Coalition #waelex Washington State GOP Washington Democrats cascadepbs.org/politics/2025/…

ICYMI: Office of Financial Management budget instruction letter to WA state agencies says to look for more ways to cut spending. And new 4-year outlook adopted by Economic & Revenue Forecast Council has a negative fund balance at end of FY28. #waleg #waelex washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/06/10/was…

It's been interesting to watch coastal communities debate whether and how to move critical facilities out of the #tsunami zone. A trio of Washington school districts now have money to move their most vulnerable schools to higher ground: washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/06/12/tri… #waleg

Election update: Washington Democrats chair Shasti Conrad will face Kayla Free in a run-off for a Democratic Party vice chair post. Voting begins Wed and ends Friday. Here's the background: #waelex @wagop washingtonstatestandard.com/briefs/washing…