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The Standard's weekend wrap

The Standard's weekend wrap

Recapping Washington state policy and politics news for the week of July 27, 2026.

Aug 1, 2026

Wildfires rage around the PNW

Wildfires rage around the PNW

Washington requests $76M from feds to repair storm damage to roads + Lagging inspections at egg plants |

Jul 31, 2026

Delays certifying caregivers

Delays certifying caregivers

Long way to go meeting state climate goals + Obamacare enrollment declines nationwide |

Jul 30, 2026

Toll discounts on WA expressways

Toll discounts on WA expressways

Premera Blue Cross, MultiCare reach a deal + The tech sector's data center PR push |

Jul 29, 2026

2 lawsuits over state's ballot wording on income tax measure

2 lawsuits over state's ballot wording on income tax measure

A description of the expected fiscal fallout from the initiative has sparked controversy.

Jul 28, 2026

Worries a developmental disabilities program will be cut

Worries a developmental disabilities program will be cut

Measles cases across US hit record high |

Jul 27, 2026

The Standard's weekend wrap

The Standard's weekend wrap

Recapping Washington state policy and politics news for the week of July 20, 2026

Jul 25, 2026

Locations picked for Capitol statues

Locations picked for Capitol statues

Capitol vandalism update + CDLs + Cyclosporiasis |

Jul 24, 2026

State agency head steps down

State agency head steps down

Graduation requirements + Salmon + Undersea cables |

Jul 23, 2026

Lawsuit payouts continue rising

Lawsuit payouts continue rising

Teacher pensions + Kalshi's future in Washington + Voter registration challenges

Jul 22, 2026

Getting a grasp on the state's budget trouble

Getting a grasp on the state's budget trouble

New tariffs on Canadian goods |

Jul 21, 2026

Troubling audit of WA's youth prison system

Troubling audit of WA's youth prison system

Democratic Party divide on Israel + Voter guide |

Jul 20, 2026

The Standard's Weekend Wrap

The Standard's Weekend Wrap

Recapping Washington state policy and politics news for the week of July 13, 2026.

Jul 18, 2026

'Fear in the business community'

'Fear in the business community'

WA officials head to UK airshow + Trump's primetime election claims |

Jul 17, 2026

Tax repeal measure qualifies for ballot

Tax repeal measure qualifies for ballot

Farmworker wage complaint backlog + Private equity concerns in nonprofit healthcare |

Jul 16, 2026