Governor Bob Ferguson is criticizing newly proposed tax plans from legislative Democrats. Olympia correspondent Jeanie Lindsay reports, Ferguson says the proposals aren’t sustainable under cuts from the Trump administration.

Washington is poised to become the 7th state in the nation to make manufacturers pay for the cost of recycling the packaging they produce. The so-called “producer responsibility” law will initiate a complete overhaul of recycling, statewide. More from KNKX environment reporter Bellamy Pailthorp [BELL-uh-me PAIL-thorp.]

It looks like the proposal for a complete overhaul of recycling in Washington will soon become law. A so-called “extended producer responsibility” bill passed the state house earlier this week. It’s expected to be signed by the governor after the Senate takes one last look at it.

Lane County health officials are warning of an increase in an uncommon infectious bacteria.

Washington state lawmakers might be on the brink of fully funding special education for the first time.

Washington state may soon fully fund special education – for the first time ever.

KUOW’s Sami West has more on what this could mean for schools and students.

Washington’s affordable housing providers have been contending with rising insurance premiums — and, in some cases, getting kicked off their plans altogether. N-W-P-B’s Susan Shain reports on what this could mean.

Oregon wildlife officials counted more gray wolves than ever last winter — a promising sign for the federally endangered species. OPB's April Ehrlich [[ER-lick]] reports.

Egan Warming Center wrapped up its season last month. The program, run by Saint Vincent de Paul, offers shelter for people who are homeless on nights that get below freezing. As KLCC’s Rachael McDonald reports, Egan has a new Manager. [:49 soq]

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An international student at Oregon State University is suing the Trump administration for revoking his visa earlier this month. Oregon Public Broadcasting's Troy Brynelson reports.