Government WA lawmakers approves bills to recognize Eid as state holiday Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, two holidays celebrated by nearly 100,000 Muslims in Washington state, is one step closer to state recognition. Ruby de Luna
Politics Tax the rich? Not so fast, say Microsoft, other Washington state businesses The local business community is sounding alarm bells about a package of new taxes on wealthy companies and individuals proposed by Washington state democrats. Monica Nickelsburg
Politics Former longtime Washington House Speaker Frank Chopp dies at 71 Longtime Washington Democratic Rep. Frank Chopp, who became one of the state’s most powerful House speakers over the two decades he held the leadership role, died Saturday. Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard
Technology Safety measures for kids on social media may become law in Washington state Changes could be coming to how minors can use social media in Washington. Monica Nickelsburg
Government Bill to allow more housing near bus stops and rail stations progresses in Olympia It may be easier for Washington State residents to find an affordable home within walking distance of good transit in the future. A “transit-oriented development” bill has made it halfway through the legislature, on its long path to becoming law. Joshua McNichols
Law & Courts Domestic workers could get guaranteed breaks, minimum wage under proposed Washington state bill Domestic workers in Washington state don’t have guaranteed breaks or minimum pay — unless they’re in the city of Seattle. A bill currently before the Washington state Legislature would change that. Eilís O'Neill
'Mosquito Fleet Act' could bring small ferries to more Puget Sound communities Washington State's new ferry boats are years away. It's a painful reality for waterfront communities that depend on ferries. But a new bill in the legislature promises to give them some relief. Joshua McNichols
Politics 'Sheer panic': Washington officials rush to figure out federal funding freeze UPDATE: A federal judge paused the implementation of a Trump administration order that would have frozen the issuance of federal grants and loans until Feb. 3. Scott Greenstone
Law & Courts Washington farmworkers call for better work conditions amid Trump deportation threats More than 100 farmworkers and their supporters traveled to Olympia from the state’s rural counties Tuesday to lobby lawmakers for more protections against unfair labor practices. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Business Credit card convenience comes at a price. This Olympia bill aims to change that A Washington state senator wants to bar credit card bar fees on sales taxes and gratuities. Ruby de Luna
