New laws and taxes take effect in WA on Jan. 1
Tax hikes on big business and rental cars. Unemployment benefits for workers on strike.
By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • December 31, 2025 5:12 am
Partial Highway 2 reopening allows access to Stevens Pass
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Probe of WA Fish and Wildlife Commission to stretch into 2026
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Governor supports ‘millionaires tax’ in Washington
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By Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard • December 26, 2025 5:12 am
Tenants’ rights and resources following floods
Washington state law has protections for tenants.
By Bailey Jo Josie bailey.jo.josie@soundpublishing.com • December 24, 2025 6:45 am
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- Maneuver to shore up WA’s transportation budget could be reversed
- WA’s ban on assault weapon sales survives another challenge
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