Floodwater from the Snohomish River partially covers a flood water sign along Lincoln Avenue on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. File photo/Sound Publishing

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Disaster declaration for WA flooding approved

President Donald Trump has approved opening up federal funding to deal with the aftermath of historic flooding that…

Enumclaw’s Krainick Dairy is one of the remaining dairy farms on the Plateau; they produce upward of 9,000 gallons of milk a day for Darigold. Photo courtesy Krainick Dairy

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‘Millionaires tax’ puts WA farmers in a predicament

The Washington Farm Bureau says the state’s new “millionaires tax” penalizes farmers when they rapidly liquidate equipment for…

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Gov. vetoes two tiny grants in WA budget

A week after Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a nearly $80 billion budget, questions remain as to why…

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WA still blocked from inspecting immigrant detention center

Washington state health inspectors have been trying for months to enter the Tacoma immigrant detention center amid longstanding…

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Data shows surge in immigration arrests in WA

Federal immigration authorities arrested over 2,100 people in Washington between October and early March, according to newly released…

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WA clashes in court with prediction market platforms Kalshi and Robinhood

Washington sued the online prediction market platform Kalshi last month with claims that the company is violating state…

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WDFW commissioner accuses agency director of retaliation

A federal lawsuit filed April 2 accuses the leaders of the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife…

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Gov. signs Washington state budget

On April 1, Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a budget that depends on rainy day reserves, one-time maneuvers and…

Traffic moves southbound on Highway 99 underneath Highway 525 on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026 in Lynnwood, Washington. File photo/Sound Publishing

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Highway preservation at center of new transportation budget in WA

Gov. Bob Ferguson on March 31 signed a spending plan for the state transportation system that he said…

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Pharmaceutical giants sue WA over new drug pricing law

Two of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies sued Washington state on March 25, alleging a new law to…

Supporters of Washington’s new income tax on millionaires celebrate as Gov. Bob Ferguson prepares to sign it on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Olympia. (Photo by Aspen Ford/Washington State Standard)

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Gov. signs ‘millionaires tax’ with legal challenge close behind

Washington Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson on March 30 signed historic legislation creating an income tax, saying it is…

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WA’s status solidifies as one of the most expensive places in U.S.

In the past decade, Washington has become one of the most expensive states to live in.

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Gov. signs law to undo WA estate tax increase

Washington will soon end its reign as the state with the nation’s highest estate tax.