Benton, Probst neck and neck in state Senate race

Natural Milk dairy farm owner Jeremy Visser, at right, with cow manager Morgan Hawley, inside a barn where cows are eating feed. The cows are milked three times daily. (Steve Ringman / The Seattle Times) — Natural Milk dairy farm owner Jeremy Visser, at right, with cow manager Morgan Hawley, inside a barn where cows are eating feed. (Steve Ringman / The Seattle Times)

Agriculture

Many Washington dairies are struggling after years of trade wars and low milk prices

An industry already known for booms and busts has grown more volatile, forcing survivors to adopt new strategies. New 6:01 am

U.S. Supreme Court to consider Washington’s 2016 ‘faithless electors,’ who refused to vote for Hillary Clinton
Inslee moves to permanently ban flavored vaping products
Washington state AG’s office dismisses complaint against Seattle Public Schools over gifted program
‘Manufactured brilliance’ and ‘opportunity hoarding:’ What the Seattle school district really thinks of its advanced-learning program | Danny Westneat
Longtime Boeing advocate Maria Cantwell formally criticizes report on FAA’s certification process for 737 MAX
Use it or lose it: Pete Carroll, Seahawks must maximize the prime of Russell Wilson’s career | Larry Stone

Friday, January 17, 2019. Rep. Matt Shea addressing the annual gun-rights rally on the steps of the capitol in Olympia. 212712

Local Politics

At gun-rights rally, state Rep. Matt Shea gives fiery defense, talks of nation's 'real enemies'

Matt Shea's appearance comes as House Democrats consider whether to hold hearings to expel him from the Legislature. Also, the State Patrol said it was investigating threats against Republican leader J.T. Wilcox, who suspended Shea from the GOP caucus. VIEW

Friday, January 17, 2020. Senator Karen Keizer introduces five bills on drug affordability in a public State Senate Committee hearing in Olympia addressing insulin and pharmaceutical costs. 212718

Local Politics

As insulin prices soar, Washington lawmakers weigh price caps and importing drugs from Canada

Sen. Karen Keiser says her bills are modeled after programs in other states, including Utah, which pays for its public employees to go to Mexico or Canada to fill expensive prescriptions. She also cited Colorado, which put a $100 cap on insulin co-pays.

Red lanterns decorate Grant Avenue in San Francisco’s Chinatown

Travel

5 off-the-beaten-path getaway destinations that are particularly relevant in 2020

From the centennial of Prohibition to Bruce Lee's 80th birthday, there are many historical anniversaries to commemorate this year. These five vacations are a great way to get away and take a trip back in time to honor these historic events. VIEW New 6:00 am