Skip to content
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
57°F
Sign Out Sign In Subscribe Newsletter Contact Us
  • Sign Out
  • Sign In
    • Home
    • Search
    • Newsletters
    • Subscriber Center
      • Subscriber Center
      • Subscribe
      • Frequently Asked Questions
    • News
      • News
      • Weather
      • Submit a Story Idea
      • Submit a Photo
      • Submit a Wedding Announcement
      • Submit an Engagement Announcement
      • Submit a Birth Announcement
      • Submit a Press Release
    • Business
      • Business
      • Submit Business News
    • Sports
      • Sports
      • Submit Sports Results
    • Arts
    • Opinion
      • Opinion
      • Letters
      • Submit a Letter to the Editor
    • Calendar
      • Calendar
      • Add an Event
    • Obituaries
      • Obituaries
      • Place an Obituary
    • Classifieds
      • Classifieds
      • Place a Classified Ad
      • Employment
      • Real Estate
      • Transportation
      • Legal Notices
      • Place a Legal Notice
    • Print Editions
    • About Us
      • Contact Us
      • Report a delivery issue
      • Terms of Use
      • Privacy Policy
      • Carrier Application
    57°F
    • News
    • Sports
    • Life
    • Business
    • Opinion
    • Calendar
    • Letters to the Editor
    • Obituaries
    • Classifieds
    • Marketplace
    • All Sections
          • News
            • News
            • Weather
            • Submit a Story Idea
            • Submit a Photo
            • Submit a Wedding Announcement
            • Submit an Engagement Announcement
            • Submit a Birth Announcement
            • Submit a Press Release
          • Business
            • Business
            • Submit Business News
          • Sports
            • Sports
            • Submit Sports Results
          • Opinion
            • Opinion
            • Letters to the Editor
            • Submit a Letter to the Editor
          • Arts
          • Calendar
            • Calendar
            • Add an Event
          • Classifieds
            • Classifieds
            • Place a Classified Ad
            • Employment
            • Real Estate
            • Transportation
            • Legal Notices
            • Place a Legal Notice
          • Subscriber Center
            • Subscriber Center
            • Subscribe
            • Frequently Asked Questions
          • Obituaries
            • Obituaries
            • Place an Obituary
          • Newsletters
          • Print Editions
          • Support Local News
    State Legislature
    State Capitol Building in Olympia, WA. File photo
    New forecast show state revenues won’t be quite...
    By Jerry Cornfield jcornfield@soundpublishing.com • March 22, 2023 1:52 pm

    Democratic budget writers say they will be cautious but able to fund their priorities. Senate put out a capital budget Monday.

    Read Story

    Legislators come to agreement on deadly force reform
    Legislators come to agreement on deadly force reform
    By Josh Kelety • March 9, 2018 3:00 pm

    The agreement between lawmakers, activists, and police amends the upcoming I-940 ballot initiative.

    Read Story

    Photo by Taylor McAvoy
    Sexual assault survivors push legislative change
    By Taylor McAvoy • March 9, 2018 3:00 pm

    Seeking systematic reforms, victims spoke up this legislative session.

    Read Story

    By Taylor McAvoy
    State Legislature passes last-minute budget deal and property...
    By Josh Kelety • March 9, 2018 7:00 am

    The plan includes $1 billion for public education and $400 million in tax cuts for property owners.

    Read Story

    By Taylor McAvoy
    New laws targeting sexual harassment await governor’s pen
    By Taylor McAvoy • March 9, 2018 7:00 am

    Four key bills targeting sexual harassment passed both chambers and were waiting to be signed by the Washington State governor…

    Read Story

    Legislature passes new protections for student newspapers
    Legislature passes new protections for student newspapers
    By Taylor McAvoy • March 8, 2018 7:00 am

    If signed, the new law will also protects student advisers who defend the free speech rights of student journalists.

    Read Story

    By Taylor McAvoy
    Washington State set to expand abortion coverage
    By Taylor McAvoy • March 8, 2018 7:00 am

    With the governor’s signature, the Reproductive Parity Act will allow state funding for abortion and contraception services.

    Read Story

    Governor Jay Inslee signs a ban on bump stocks on Tuesday, March. 6. Photo by Taylor McAvoy
    Bump stock ban becomes law; semiautomatics bill up...
    By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer • March 7, 2018 7:00 am

    It will be illegal in Washington to sell or own devices that make semiautomatic guns fire more rapidly.

    Read Story

    By Taylor McAvoy
    Home healthcare worker bill approved by state Legislature
    By Josh Kelety • March 6, 2018 3:00 pm

    In protest, House Republicans refused to vote on the controversial bill.

    Read Story

    By Taylor McAvoy
    Lawmakers are now at odds over a Sound...
    By Jerry Cornfield Herald Writer • March 6, 2018 7:00 am

    The Senate and House disagree over whether lost revenue from a lower fee should be offset right away.

    Read Story

    • 1
    • Last
    • Sound Transit seeks feedback to light rail fare changes, parking options
    • County Councilmember Upthegrove running for state lands commissioner
    • William “Bill” Smith
    • Peggy Steen
    • Neotonics Review – Effective Ingredients for Real Results or Scam?

    Sign Up For Our Newsletters

    Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter to receive updates.

    Sign Up

    Have a story idea? Contact us here!

    Featured Local Savings

    • News
    • Sports
    • Life
    • Opinion
    • Obituaries
    • Business
    Quicklinks
    • Subscribe
    • Subscriber Center
    • Print Editions
    • Newsletters
    • Media Solutions
    About Us
    • About Us
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Accessibility
    • Contact Us
    • Sound Publishing Inc. Logo
    • A subsidiary of Black Press Media
    • Work With Us
    © 2023 Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber + Sound Publishing + Black Press Media. All Rights Reserved.