The Washington State Senate is forming a “Senate Code of Conduct Workgroup” to produce harassment and respectful workplace policies. “We’re actively engaging every workgroup with an interest in preventing workplace harassment and discrimination in the Senate,” explained Brad Hendrickson, Secretary of the Senate. Welcome to the 20^th century, Legislature! (Washington State Wire)

“The choice to us is clear: Voters should reject [Mark] Lindquist’s political and incorrigibly self-promotional management style.” The News Tribune did not mince words in endorsing challenger Mary Robnett for Pierce County Prosecutor. “They should elect someone who won’t cost the public the more than $2 million in bills (and counting) on legal misadventures he’s rung up at taxpayer expense,” the paper wrote of Lindquist’s many legal troubles. (The News Tribune)

The activist group that manages Licton Springs, a tiny home village for the homeless, has discovered that allowing drug and alcohol use in the camp makes for a difficult situation to manage. The group, SHARE/WHEEL, notified city officials Saturday that it will cease management of the tiny-house village by the morning of Oct. 22. Time for SHARE/WHEEL to go back to doing what it does best: Camping out in front of Greg Nickels’ house. (Seattle Times)

City Council President Ben Stuckart said Spokane may soon be able to give its unused land to developers and nonprofits that agree to build affordable housing. The option comes thanks to the Legislature, which voted to allow local governments to transfer land to private groups or other agencies at no cost if the property will be used for public benefit. (The Spokesman-Review)

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