Author: Kayla Snider

  Rep. Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma, is applauded by her colleagues as she becomes the first woman in Washington State history to be sworn in as Speaker of the House on Monday, Jan. 13. – Photo by Cameron Sheppard, WNPA News...

Would do away with Discover Pass Parking passes would no longer be required By Cameron Sheppard WNPA News Service OLYMPIA — Residents and visitors will get a break if lawmakers approve a proposal to do away with Discover Pass...

The 2020 Washington State Legislative session began at noon Monday, Jan. 13, with an opening ceremony in which Rep. Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma, was sworn in as Speaker of the House.  Rep. Jinkins is the first woman, as well as the...

Many suggestions for dealing with homelessness Immediate solutions are elusive By Cameron Sheppard and Leona Vaughn WNPA News Service Lawmakers are scrambling to confront a crisis that leaves people sleeping out in the cold and...

New WNPA office on Capitol Campus Two reporters for 60-day “short” session WNPA News Service The Washington Newspaper Publisher Association’s Olympia news bureau opened on Wednesday with two reporters in new permanent quarters...