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TVW covers ALL House and Senate committee hearings and floor debates at the State Capitol.

TVW Mission

Founded on the belief that the public has a right to know, TVW is a multi-platform media conduit focused on the business of Washington state government. TVW maintains a repository of digital archives, providing access to current and historical digital resources anytime, anywhere, and on any device. TVW provides unfiltered, unbiased, gavel-to-gavel coverage of Washington state governme

nt, along with complementary programming, to promote a healthy and robust public discourse, increase civic access and engagement, and foster an informed citizenry. TVW covers ALL WA State Supreme Court oral arguments, both inside and outside Olympia. TVW offers comprehensive coverage of state elections – the nine statewide elected offices, key legislative races, and ballot measures. TVW provides unedited coverage of state agencies, boards and commissions – examples include the Transportation Commission and Fish & Wildlife Commission. Besides covering the State Capitol, TVW travels throughout the state to cover hearings and public policy events in Seattle, Spokane, Tri-Cities, Bellingham, Vancouver, and many other locations. TVW is available statewide on cable TV, and livestreams most of its coverage on tvw.org. TVW provides free civics education programs and materials using technology to offer this programming statewide. TVW Goals

Open Government: TVW believes government belongs to the people of Washington, who deserve complete access to the workings of their representatives. Non-partisan coverage: TVW seeks to tell authentic stories, stay meticulously nonpartisan and let viewers make their own decisions about the issues. Civics Education: TVW works to educate Washingtonians of all ages about their state government and invite them to engage and participate.

08/06/2025

Everyone who rides a ferry, both those who ride them regularly or just occasionally, should be interested in this one. The WA Transportation Commission has been hearing public input through July on its current ferry fare proposal, which would raise rates an average 3% in 2025 and again in 2026, and increase summer “peak” season surcharges to 35% for all routes, matching what is currently charged for San Juan routes. At this meeting, commissioners are scheduled to take a final vote on the proposal. Already earlier this year state lawmakers voted to raise the capital surcharge from 50 cents to $1 per ticket and put a new 3% fee on credit card transactions. Washington state’s ferry system is the largest in the U.S. and third largest in the world. 20+ million people ride the boats each year. Fares cover 57% of the operational costs for the ferry system.

TVW coverage for Wednesday August 6, 2025. The WA Transportation Commission is scheduled to vote on ferry fare increases...
08/06/2025

TVW coverage for Wednesday August 6, 2025. The WA Transportation Commission is scheduled to vote on ferry fare increases, and the Citizen Commission on Tax Preferences reviews a long list of tax prefs.

9am Division 2 Court of Appeals/Tacoma: Dept. of Transportation v Flatiron; Linked cases -- Dependency of L.F.-C, T.F.-C., D.F.-C. https://tvw.pulse.ly/nujknsy5dc

10am WA State Transportation Commission: Vote scheduled on the commission’s current ferry fare proposal, which would raise rates an average 3% in 2025 and again in 2026 and increase summer “peak” season surcharges to 35% for all routes. The commission is also expected to take action to repeal the current toll exemption for transit. https://tvw.pulse.ly/b6rucz27ij

10am Citizen Commission for Performance Measurement of Tax Preferences: 2025 tax preference reviews – natural gas for transportation, travel agents and tour operators, nonprofit low-income housing development, multipurpose senior centers, disabled veteran adapted housing, trade convention attendance, ag fertilizer and seed wholesaling, ag crop protection products, energy sales to silicon smelters. https://tvw.pulse.ly/huvklkpihm

08/05/2025

🎖️ TVW cameras were there as the Washington State Medal of Valor was presented to the communities impacted by the devastating Oso landslide.

In a powerful and emotional ceremony, the state recognized the extraordinary courage, selflessness, and unity shown by first responders, volunteers, and residents in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

Click here to watch the full event and witness the strength of community in the moments that mattered most:
https://tvw.pulse.ly/jebkn0aswb

08/05/2025

Since its creation by the 2021 Legislature, the commission has met regularly on its quest to establish universal health care for all residents of Washington. This meeting is different than most commission meetings: it’s a moderated discussion in which advocacy groups share their visions for universal health care – groups like Health Care for All, Health Care is a Human Right, the Washington Community Action Network, and Whole Washington. After these groups present, there will be a Q+A with commission members, who are governor appointees, state legislators, reps from health-related state agencies and others.

TVW coverage for Tuesday Aug. 5, 2025.9am WA State Arts Commission (ArtsWA): Chair and director reports; Art in Public P...
08/05/2025

TVW coverage for Tuesday Aug. 5, 2025.

9am WA State Arts Commission (ArtsWA): Chair and director reports; Art in Public Places update; Creative District program update; grants to organizations; WACultures; Governor’s Arts and Heritage Awards; Pro-Equity Anti-Racism (PEAR) Committee update; 2026 advocacy strategy discussion; Nominating Committee report; public comment. https://tvw.pulse.ly/w6kx33i2sv

9:30am Wildfire Mitigation and Resiliency Standards Work Group: Oregon State Univ. Assistant Prof. Jacob Gellman on insurance pricing and wildfire risk; work group discussion. https://tvw.pulse.ly/e1rnzmtut5

10am WA State Dept of Revenue: Public hearing on rule proposal regarding WA Administrative Code 458-20-241 excise tax on radio and television broadcasting. https://tvw.pulse.ly/43wmieofna

3pm Universal Health Care Commission: Roundtable discussion with universal health care advocates – including Health Care for All, Health Care is a Human Right, the Washington Community Action Network, and Whole Washington. https://tvw.pulse.ly/gs2xzubvtj

3pm Digital Equity Forum At-Large Meeting: Welcome/new co-chair introduction; presentations and vote on legislative recommendations; next steps for legislative report writing/timeline. https://tvw.pulse.ly/rnmoayr0pc

TVW coverage for Monday Aug. 4, 2025. This evening we cover an interesting new take on town hall meetings hosted by U.S....
08/04/2025

TVW coverage for Monday Aug. 4, 2025. This evening we cover an interesting new take on town hall meetings hosted by U.S. Rep. Adam Smith in cooperation with Civic Genius.

9am Substance Use Recovery Services Advisory Committee: Measure 110/Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery Act updates from Oregon; RNP highlight – Salish; impacts of changes to Medicaid; improving SURSAC engagement in SURS plan implementation; public comment. https://tvw.pulse.ly/kvx0wqxrtx

6pm Rep. Adam Smith / Civic Genius Innovative Town Hall: Smith and Civic Genius host a first first-of-its-kind deliberative town hall designed to facilitate discussion with a cross-section of residents from Washington's Ninth Congressional District. Discussion to focus on public safety, mental health, and behavioral health. The innovative town hall model leverages strategies and lessons learned from the National Civic League’s Better Public Meetings initiative, which aims to improve the quality of town halls, city council meetings, and other public meetings. Residents applied to participate and were randomly selected via lottery. https://tvw.pulse.ly/uwqr4k2pef

🎉 We're proud to announce that TVW has been nominated for FOUR NATOA Awards for Government Programming!From powerful doc...
07/31/2025

🎉 We're proud to announce that TVW has been nominated for FOUR NATOA Awards for Government Programming!

From powerful documentaries to in-depth coverage of public affairs, we're honored to be recognized for our commitment to transparency and civic education. 🙌

Thanks to our amazing team—and to YOU for watching! 🏆📺

07/31/2025

2025 salmon science research projects; 2026 legislative session prep; Pay for Success Initiative; Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration (PSAR) program including tribal feedback; implementation plan for the Salmon Recovery Plan Addendum; presentation and discussion about Watershed Chapter updates.

TVW coverage memo for Thursday July 31, 2025.9am Puget Sound Partnership Salmon Recovery Council: 2025 salmon science re...
07/31/2025

TVW coverage memo for Thursday July 31, 2025.

9am Puget Sound Partnership Salmon Recovery Council: 2025 salmon science research projects; 2026 legislative session prep; Pay for Success Initiative; Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration (PSAR) program including tribal feedback; implementation plan for the Salmon Recovery Plan Addendum; presentation and discussion about Watershed Chapter updates. https://tvw.pulse.ly/tbc4nj0pnx

Noon State Finance Committee: Three bond sale resolutions -- $1B general obligation bonds, $284M motor vehicle fuel tax/related fee bonds, $153M general obligation bonds. https://tvw.pulse.ly/xn9vuxvuvu

1:30pm Columbia River Policy Advisory Group: Leavenworth National Hatchery tour debrief and discussion / Icicle Creek Work Group Presentation; BPA 101 and irrigation rates; Upper Columbia River Salmon Recovery Board; Office of Columbia River update. https://tvw.pulse.ly/txxyhiwtcy

TVW coverage for Wednesday July 30, 2025.9am Division 2 Court of Appeals/Tacoma: Ronald Hughes v Jerusha Hughes; State v...
07/30/2025

TVW coverage for Wednesday July 30, 2025.

9am Division 2 Court of Appeals/Tacoma: Ronald Hughes v Jerusha Hughes; State v Christoper Spanjer; Robert Stordeur v Mark Zawistoski. https://tvw.pulse.ly/bd15k5faas

07/29/2025

🏠 Coming Soon on TVW: Part 2 of Washington to Washington: The Housing Crisis 🔍

We return to one of the biggest challenges facing Washingtonians—housing. In this second installment, we go deeper into the policies, pressure points, and potential solutions being explored from Olympia to D.C.

Airing August 12
7:00 PM and 10:00 PM

📺 Don’t miss it—airing soon on TVW!

07/29/2025

Agenda Topic: Developing a wildfire mitigation grant program for residential properties.

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