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Washington gun control group to push for permit-to-purchase in 2025

The Washington Alliance for Gun Responsibility has announced its 2025 legislative agenda. The group lists seven priorities including a requirement for permits to purchase firearms, a tax on firearm and ammunition sales, and a restriction on “bulk sales.”

WSDOT could overspend revenue by $7 billion by 2031

As the state Legislature grapples with a disputed estimate of $14 billion of an operating budget overspend over the next four years, the Washington State Department of Transportation faces its own budget imbalance that could ultimately get as high as $7 billion by the 2029-31 biennium.

Washington Senate special election to feature Caldier vs political newcomer

Rep. Michelle Caldier, R-Gig Harbor, has announced that she is running for State Senate in the 26th Legislative District, and on Wednesday she learned who her opponent will be.

Secretary Hobbs awards $8k for check for tax-saving idea

The Productivity Board, a state employee incentive program of the Office of the Secretary of State, presented its Teamwork Incentive Program award to the “LCB Pathfinders,” composed of employees from the Liquor Control Board and the Office of Administrative Hearings.

King County Executive doubles down on housing-first approach to homelessness

Exiting King County Executive Dow Constantine is doubling down on a housing-first approach to addressing the homelessness crisis in a recent interview with ChangeWA.

Washington taxpayers could pay expiring COVID aid portion of state health insurance

Halfway through open enrollment for Washington’s marketplace for health and dental insurance, called the Washington Health Benefit Exchange (HBE), executives are urging lawmakers to ensure state subsidies are part of upcoming budget plans for the 2025 legislative session.

Federal judge blocks Albertsons-Kroger merger

A federal judge has blocked the $24.6 billion proposed merger between Albertsons and Kroger in response to a lawsuit filed against it by the Federal Trade Commission and several states.

Recipe: Reverse searing to perfection

When you splurge on a luxurious beef tenderloin for the holidays, consider reverse searing as the cooking method. Reverse searing is a foolproof way to respect the integrity of a rich and tender cut of lean meat. While the term may sound intimidating, it's a straightforward technique that ensures a luscious, evenly pink interior and a browned outer crust.

King County expands mobile crisis care teams to reach more people

King County is expanding its mobile crisis program to help people throughout the region experiencing behavioral health or substance use crises, to the tune of more than $20 million next year.

Seattle Restored offering entrepreneurship opportunity

Seattle Restored is offering entrepreneurs and small business owners a chance to launch their ideas with a two-month pop-up program. Featuring locations in downtown and Pioneer Square, this program provides an opportunity to bring your vision to life.

Auditions open to join Seattle Men’s Chorus

Seattle Men’s Chorus is once again opening its doors to new chorus members with auditions on Monday, Jan. 6 from 6–9:30 p.m., and Saturday, Jan. 11 from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. All participants are required to register online before auditioning.

Savvy Senior: What happens to your debt when you die?

Can my kids inherit my debt after I die? I have taken on a lot of credit card debt over the past 10 years or so, and I’m worried that my son and daughter will get stuck with it when I die.

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announces intention to run for reelection

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell intends to run for reelection next year.

Get Growing: Surprising fall and winter color

Don’t give up on your garden yet. Too often we default to the idea that the garden is done by October. Yet with some thoughtful choices, we can choreograph color to cheer even the darkest winter morning.

Election certification has both sides of natural gas fight preparing for battle

The annual Re-Wire Conference, hosted by the Washington Observer, was held Tuesday, the day before certification of state election results.

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