Jay Inslee
Oil train derails in Virginia; Oil tankers in Oregon get safer
On the same day a tanker car carrying crude oil burst into flames after it derailed in downtown Lynchburg, Va., Oregon’s governor praised the owner of a crude oil transporting facility […]
Republicans tip cards on transportation talks
When state lawmakers adjourned last week, it marked the second time in two years that leaders left Olympia without striking a deal on a broad transportation revenue package for maintenance […]
Abortion notification bill clears committee
A bill that would require an underage girl's parent or guardian be notified before she can have an abortion won the endorsement of a Senate committee this week. Senate Bill 5156, […]
Clark County Democrats ask Inslee to stand with them on CRC
Gov. Jay Inslee should veto any state transportation package that doesn't include $450 million for the Columbia River Crossing project, Clark County Democrats said in a resolution the local party […]
Pike criticizes Gov. Inslee’s suggestion to raise state minimum wage
When Gov. Jay Inslee said last month that it's time to talk about raising the state's minimum wage of $9.32 an hour, state Rep. Liz Pike, R-Camas, was listening. She […]
Inslee responds to Rivers’ criticisms of Oregon-led Columbia River Crossing plan
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee says his attorney general stands by a recent legal analysis stating an Oregon-led Columbia River Crossing project could be built on Washington soil, even without the […]
King to address public in Vancouver next month after Legislature failed to pass transportation revenue
During the Legislature's off-season, state Sen. Curtis King will travel the state and beat the drum for transportation reforms and the need to pass a transportation package. King, R-Yakima, announced a […]
Sen. Eide holds out hope for CRC
Although governors in Washington and Oregon said they were pulling the plug on the Columbia River Crossing project, state Sen. Tracey Eide, D-Federal Way, pointed out on Friday that "we […]
More notes on the Columbia River Crossing
As the embattled Columbia River Crossing project approaches what many call a make-or-break moment, there's no shortage of opinions circulating about the Interstate-5 Bridge replacement. Here are just a few: Sweet […]
Inslee: tax package with CRC a top priority in special session
Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee and state lawmakers controlling the Senate continued to share different views on the Columbia River Crossing as they convened for the first day of a special […]