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The Washington state Capitol in Olympia on March 7, 2026. Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard.

Long-term care money for WA immigrants to cover fewer people

Officials had hoped the money would stretch further. Refugees, asylees and other lawfully present noncitizens are losing Medicaid coverage Oct. 1.

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As federal protections fade, disabled Americans fear a return to institutions

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Firefighters work under an orange sky at the Rowe Creek Complex Fire in Oregon in late July. As fires spread rapidly across the Pacific Northwest this summer, wildfire veterans say extreme conditions and aggressive fire suppression could put crews in danger. (Photo by Brett Deedon/Oregon State Fire Marshal)

Wildfire veterans fear federal tactics, extreme fires could put crews at risk

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Puget Sound Fire assists with a 2025 wildfire near Los Angeles. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

Wildfire smoke is now the primary pollutant affecting pregnancy, study shows

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Photo courtesy of U.S. Forest Service 
The Ptarmigan Fire burning in Washington’s Pasayten Wilderness, as seen in this aerial photo taken by smokejumpers July 20, has crossed the Canadian border and burned at least 18,000 acres so far. State leaders in Oregon and Washington have called for reinforcements and expect a grueling August.

As fires rage in the Pacific Northwest, leaders call all hands on deck

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MultiCare, Premera reach deal to keep coverage for over 100K WA patients

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2 lawsuits challenge state’s description of income tax measure

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Parents worry WA developmental disabilities program will get axed

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Washington’s Board of Education proposes new high school graduation requirements

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Audit paints troubling picture of WA’s overcrowded youth prison system

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New Renton WinCo to open first week of August

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The Temple of Justice in Olympia, where the state Supreme Court convenes. (Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)

Incumbents ahead in three WA Supreme Court races

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‘Overwhelming amount of damage’: Fight against Spokane fires

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State asking feds for $76M for flood damage to highways

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WA sets another record with growing lawsuit costs

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WA schools chief eyes changes to sexual misconduct response

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New effort underway to understand state’s budget shortfalls

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WA delegation jets off to UK airshow, hoping new deals will take flight

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It’s official: WA voters will get to weigh in on new income tax

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WA tribes, environmental groups sue over Endangered Species Act rule change

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Trial starts against Albertsons over opioid epidemic liability

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A year and $80k later, a probe of WA fish and wildlife commissioners continues

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Black bear. Photo courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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

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Federal Way passes 1-year moratorium on data centers

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WA human rights commissioner resigns amid antisemitism claims

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Penalties loom for Washington if state doesn’t improve food stamp error rates

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Lt. Gov. Denny Heck asked the citizen salary-setting commission in October 2024 to increase the pay of state lawmakers, saying their compensation was not commensurate with their responsibilities. (Photo by Jerry Cornfield / Washington State Standard)

Washington governor, AG and state lawmakers get 7% pay hikes

Washington governor, AG and state lawmakers get 7% pay hikes

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Wildfire near Hoh River in Olympic National Park still burning after rain

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Capital gains tax surge eases but doesn’t solve WA budget woes

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With cracks showing in WA economy, Ferguson forms new council to look for fixes

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700 pounds of fireworks at center of Whidbey Island fire investigation

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Hundreds of state workers entered the state Capitol in Olympia to protest potential furloughs amid a massive budget shortfall on April 9, 2025. (Photo by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero/Washington State Standard)

WA state workers head into difficult wage talks

State worker unions expected tough salary conversations this year, even before Gov. Bob Ferguson warned of difficult spending decisions in Washington’s next budget.

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WA governor’s office warns agencies to prepare for ‘significant budget shortfalls’

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AG Nick Brown wants Supreme Court involved in WA’s redistricting fight

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Millworkers at site of Longview tank implosion will be paid until early Aug.

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Gov. rebuffs GOP lawmaker’s call to pause WA climate law

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What does it cost to attend the World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup may end up being one of the most expensive in history for fans to see all of their team’s matches.

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Homeland Security retreats on plan to get data on mail-in voters

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Final 2 victims recovered from site of southwest WA mill implosion

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Confirmed death toll rises to 2 from chemical tank blast in Longview

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WA Fish and Wildlife authorizes killing of wolf

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Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia.

The brewing battle to be WA’s next House speaker

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Washington’s largest utility moves to add more wind power

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Memorial Day at Mt. Rainier: ‘The Flight Has Ended, They Are Now In Thy Keeping’

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Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia.

Federal judge rebuffs bid to toss WA legislative maps

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Deaths on Washington roads drop again

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Judge rejects lawsuit against rewrite of WA parental rights law

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Brian Heywood, founder of Let’s Go Washington, signs a petition for an initiative to repeal Washington’s new income tax on May 12, 2026 in the Tri-Cities. (Photo courtesy of Let’s Go Washington)

Income tax foes will pursue repeal on fall ballot

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Legislative races to watch in WA

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Negotiations threaten Premera coverage for MultiCare patients in WA

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