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New effort underway to understand state’s budget shortfalls
A cadre of Washington lawmakers, budget officials and business and labor leaders set out July 20 in search…
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Audit paints troubling picture of WA’s overcrowded youth prison system
The new report found steep turnover from staff who feel unprepared and myriad other issues amid a yearslong…
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WA delegation jets off to UK airshow, hoping new deals will take flight
A state senator says the expo offers a key opportunity to tout Washington’s flagship aerospace sector.
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It’s official: WA voters will get to weigh in on new income tax
Washington voters will get their chance in November to embrace or reject the state’s new income tax on…
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WA tribes, environmental groups sue over Endangered Species Act rule change
Washington tribes and environmental organizations sued the federal government Tuesday, arguing that recent changes to Endangered Species Act…
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Trial starts against Albertsons over opioid epidemic liability
Washington state wants grocery chain Albertsons to pay for its alleged role in fueling an opioid epidemic that…
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A year and $80k later, a probe of WA fish and wildlife commissioners continues
Gov. Bob Ferguson has been mum on when the results of his investigation will be released.
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DOJ threatens WA election officials if noncitizens vote
Federal authorities on July 7 threatened Washington state election officials with criminal prosecution if they fail to prevent…
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Federal Way passes 1-year moratorium on data centers
Federal Way joins Seattle, Burien and other Washington cities, which have passed similar moratoriums.
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A year and $80k later, a probe of WA fish and wildlife commissioners continues
Gov. Bob Ferguson has been mum on when the results of his investigation will be released.
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WA human rights commissioner resigns amid antisemitism claims
A member of Washington’s Human Rights Commission has resigned after coming under fire for allegations of antisemitism over…
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Penalties loom for Washington if state doesn’t improve food stamp error rates
Under Republicans’ “big, beautiful bill,” the state could face over $90 million in added costs if it can’t…
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Washington governor, AG and state lawmakers get 7% pay hikes
Washington governor, AG and state lawmakers get 7% pay hikes