WA drivers can soon get their Mount St. Helens plate
Years in the making, Washington drivers will soon have new options for specialty license plates. Up next is the long-awaited Mount St. Helens plate coming in August 2026.
Years in the making, Washington drivers will soon have new options for specialty license plates. Up next is the long-awaited Mount St. Helens plate coming in August 2026.
WA Senate Republicans ask governor to halt climate policies driving gas prices up
Washington Senate Republicans are urging Gov. Bob Ferguson to call a special session to suspend the state's Climate Commitment Act, citing record high gas prices.
Washington Senate Republicans are urging Gov. Bob Ferguson to call a special session to suspend the state's Climate Commitment Act, citing record high gas prices.
Let's Go Washington PAC investigated over claims of undisclosed political ads
Conservative PAC Let's Go Washington is being investigated by the state's Public Disclosure Commission over claims of undisclosed political advertising.
Conservative PAC Let's Go Washington is being investigated by the state's Public Disclosure Commission over claims of undisclosed political advertising.
DOJ threatens to prosecute WA election officials over alleged noncitizen votes
The Washington Secretary of State's Office says the U.S. Department of Justice is threatening to prosecute over false claims of election fraud.
The Washington Secretary of State's Office says the U.S. Department of Justice is threatening to prosecute over false claims of election fraud.
Opponents file 511K signatures to repeal WA millionaire tax
An initiative to repeal Washington's so-called "millionaires tax" is headed to the November ballot.
An initiative to repeal Washington's so-called "millionaires tax" is headed to the November ballot.
New WA laws hit July 1: More taxes, higher costs
Several laws take effect in Washington starting July 1, ranging from new taxes and benefits to guidelines on rural data centers and healthcare licensing.
Several laws take effect in Washington starting July 1, ranging from new taxes and benefits to guidelines on rural data centers and healthcare licensing.
WA Supreme Court weighs trans woman's prison transfer
The Washington State Supreme Court heard augments this week from a trans woman who claims her transfer back to a men's prison violates her civil rights.
The Washington State Supreme Court heard augments this week from a trans woman who claims her transfer back to a men's prison violates her civil rights.
Record $500M lawsuit payouts bleed WA state budgets
Washingtonian tax dollars are paying out an astronomical increase in lawsuits. Now, lawmakers are struggling to find a solution.
Washingtonian tax dollars are paying out an astronomical increase in lawsuits. Now, lawmakers are struggling to find a solution.
Phone-free WA schools? Governor Ferguson eyes new legislative priority
For the 2027 Washington legislative session, Governor Ferguson says getting phones out of classrooms will be a priority for his team. A Seattle principal talks about possible impacts on his students.
For the 2027 Washington legislative session, Governor Ferguson says getting phones out of classrooms will be a priority for his team. A Seattle principal talks about possible impacts on his students.
New WA law aims to keep minors off e-bikes
On Thursday, June 11, a new Washington law will effectively ban minors from riding any e-bike that can exceed 20 mph.
On Thursday, June 11, a new Washington law will effectively ban minors from riding any e-bike that can exceed 20 mph.
From the Mosquito Fleet to modern ferries: WA marks 75 years on the water
As WSF turns 75 years old, the Mosquito fleet is back in discussion. Washington lawmakers are looking at the ferry system's past for ideas on how to ease modern transportation constraints on Puget Sound.
As WSF turns 75 years old, the Mosquito fleet is back in discussion. Washington lawmakers are looking at the ferry system's past for ideas on how to ease modern transportation constraints on Puget Sound.
Why you might need a WA motorcycle endorsement for your e-bike starting next week
State lawmakers approved a new law that separates electric motorcycles from e-assisted bicycles to regulate motorized cycles on Washington roads.
State lawmakers approved a new law that separates electric motorcycles from e-assisted bicycles to regulate motorized cycles on Washington roads.
New WA law will distinguish E-bikes from E-motorcycles
Washington state legislators tackled some of the issues surrounding e-bikes and e-motorcycles during the 2026 legislative session.
Washington state legislators tackled some of the issues surrounding e-bikes and e-motorcycles during the 2026 legislative session.
Mayor Wilson fields frustration at Seattle forum
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson faced intense frustration from community members demanding concrete answers on public safety, homelessness, and Aurora Avenue crime during a recent City Club forum.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson faced intense frustration from community members demanding concrete answers on public safety, homelessness, and Aurora Avenue crime during a recent City Club forum.
WA's millionaires tax will likely appear on November ballot
It appears the so-called "millionaires tax" will be appearing on the November ballot, Governor Bob Ferguson acknowledged.
It appears the so-called "millionaires tax" will be appearing on the November ballot, Governor Bob Ferguson acknowledged.
Millionaires tax will likely end up on November ballot
It appears Let's Go Washington is gaining enough signatures for the so-called "millionaire's tax" to appear on the November ballot, Governor Ferguson acknowledged.
It appears Let's Go Washington is gaining enough signatures for the so-called "millionaire's tax" to appear on the November ballot, Governor Ferguson acknowledged.
Unsanitary ICE facility in Ferndale, WA cited in ban proposal
A vote on Tuesday, May 26, will bring county leaders in Whatcom County, Washington closer to deciding on a 1-year ban on new ICE facilities as criticism over unsanitary conditions in Ferndale rise.
A vote on Tuesday, May 26, will bring county leaders in Whatcom County, Washington closer to deciding on a 1-year ban on new ICE facilities as criticism over unsanitary conditions in Ferndale rise.
Bureaucracy limits state police hiring plan
Despite securing a massive $100 million budget to increase local law enforcement, Washington agencies face extreme bureaucratic hurdles and complex requirements to access the funds.
Despite securing a massive $100 million budget to increase local law enforcement, Washington agencies face extreme bureaucratic hurdles and complex requirements to access the funds.
Rep. Emily Randall fights 25% national park budget cut
Washington representative Emily Randall pushed back against the Interior Secretary's proposed 25% cut to the national parks budget during a heated congressional hearing.
Washington representative Emily Randall pushed back against the Interior Secretary's proposed 25% cut to the national parks budget during a heated congressional hearing.
Turning Point USA cancels rally at UW after murder of transgender student
Turning Point USA has canceled their upcoming event at the University of Washington, scheduled to feature detransitioner speaker Chloe Cole, after a transgender student was murdered last week.
Turning Point USA has canceled their upcoming event at the University of Washington, scheduled to feature detransitioner speaker Chloe Cole, after a transgender student was murdered last week.