SCOTUS Rules Political Parties Have Unlimited Spending Ceiling in Federal Elections
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In a 6-3 ruling that directly impacts the six authorized national party committees of the two major parties — the Republican National Committee, Democratic National Committee, National Republican Senatorial Committee, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, National Republican Congressional Committee and Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee — along with their candidates for federal office, the U.S. Supreme […]
SCOTUS Strikes Down Trump Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship: Children Born in U.S. to Undocumented Parents are Citizens
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday, June 30, that children born in the United States to parents who are unlawfully present or temporarily in the country are citizens at birth under the Citizenship Clause of the 14th Amendment. “The Fourteenth Amendment’s Citizenship Clause mirrored the common law’s […]
State’s general fund June revenue forecast up $8 billion, driven by ‘legislative action’
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council (ERFC) on June 26, 2026, released its official June economic and revenue forecast, projecting a net $7.916 billion General Fund revenue increase over the next six years “driven mostly by legislative changes.” “The Washington state economy has been dealing with another headwind associated with the […]
SCOTUS agrees to hear SB-5599 that exempts shelters from notifying parents about gender care runaways
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The United States Supreme Court agreed Monday, June 29, to hear a constitutional challenge to Washington state law Senate Bill 5599 (SB-5599), that allows licensed youth shelters and host homes to notify state child welfare authorities instead of parents when runaway minors seek gender-affirming care or reproductive health services. “Big case. Our team at […]
SCOTUS upholds state laws allowing mail-in ballots received after Election Day to be counted
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United Sates Supreme Court on Monday ruled 5-4 that federal election-day statutes do not require mail-in ballots for federal elections to be received by Election Day, upholding a Mississippi law that counts absentee ballots postmarked on or before Election Day if received by election officials up to five business days later. […]
Washington, California and Québec sign historic carbon market agreement
SEATTLE—Washington state on June 25 signed a historic carbon market linkage agreement with California and Québec, setting the stage for large-scale greenhouse gas reductions and long-term investment in clean energy across the jurisdictions. “This is a historic milestone in our climate partnership,” Governor Bob Ferguson said. “At a moment when the federal government is abandoning […]
COMMENTARY: The answer to our state’s high taxes is a revolt at the ballot box
Do the people of Washington have it worse than Americans did 250 years ago when it comes to taxation? It’s a timely question as we approach the semiquincentennial of the Declaration of Independence – and the answer is at least a qualified “yes.” The 27 complaints laid out by the Founding Fathers include how the […]
Lynnwood Mayor George Hurst Vows Action and New Policies After Parking Lot Shooting of Teen
On Friday evening, June 12th, there was a shooting in Lynnwood in a busy parking lot in front of a shopping plaza that housed family restaurants, a pet store, and a Starbucks. At approximately 6 p.m., at least 30 shots were fired, wounding a 17-year-old who was transported to a hospital. “Unacceptable!” Isn’t that what, as Mayor, I […]
Volunteers of America Western Washington announces leadership transition
EVERETT — Volunteers of America Western Washington (VOAWW) announced on Friday, June 26, that Chief Executive Officer Brian Smith will depart the organization effective July 10, 2026, to become Chief Executive Officer of Volunteers of America Northern Rockies in Wyoming. Smith has dedicated the past 12 years to serving Western Washington communities through a variety […]
Washington Wolfpack falls to Michigan Arsenal 64-36 in high-scoring game
EVERETT [Justin Mark]—Malik Henry threw for 332 yards and nine touchdowns to lead the Michigan Arsenal to a 64-36 victory over the Washington Wolfpack on Saturday night at Angel of the Winds Arena. Henry completed 21 of 34 passes, with six touchdowns going to Jarius Grissom. Grissom finished with nine receptions for 185 yards and […]
