In Washington state, the start of 2026 means a bevy of new laws and taxes. The changes, which took effect Jan. 1, affect ...

People are fed up with a Washington state law that they say leaves children in dangerous and even deadly situations.

With the banging of gavels, the Washington state Legislature opened its sprint of a 60-day session Monday in Olympia. The ...

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson delivered his first State of the State address Tuesday, striking an optimistic tone while urging ...

A plan to tax millionaires in Washington state has won the support of top Democratic leaders and Gov. Bob Ferguson, setting ...

One lead budget writer isn’t ruling out further tax increases next year. Projected tax collections in Washington continue to fall, with declines totaling more than $500 million since the governor ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington's unemployment rate is holding steady at 4.5%, a report released Wednesday shows. This is slightly higher than the national average of 4.2% reported in July 2025. RELATED: ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Office of the Secretary of State has officially certified the results of the November 2025 General Election, marking a significant milestone in Washington's electoral process, as ...

A rare college football schedule quirk will begin in Week 10 when Washington State and Oregon State meet in the first of two regular season games against each other. It's common for teams to play each ...

Washington ranks third nationally for teacher support, salary and policy strength. Teacher pay in Washington rose 75% over 10 years, the best increase nationally. Washington is the third-best state ...

Washington state troopers stop and search drivers of color more often than white Washingtonians, new data shows. Washington State Patrol’s total traffic stops statewide dropped slightly in 2024, but ...