Judge overturns WA bill on sheriff requirements
A judge overturned provisions of Senate Bill 5974, a Washington bill changing the requirements and standards for sheriffs across the state, as it was deemed unconstitutional.
A judge overturned provisions of Senate Bill 5974, a Washington bill changing the requirements and standards for sheriffs across the state, as it was deemed unconstitutional.
WA challenges the EPA's repeal of federal greenhouse gas pollution limits
Here's why WA's attorney general is challenging the Environmental Protection Agency.
Here's why WA's attorney general is challenging the Environmental Protection Agency.
Democrats Pederson, Sabio-Howell battle over WA's 43rd District Senate Race
Voters in Washington state’s 43rd Legislative District will choose between two Democrats in the upcoming November election: long-time incumbent State Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen and challenger Hannah Sabio-Howell.
Voters in Washington state’s 43rd Legislative District will choose between two Democrats in the upcoming November election: long-time incumbent State Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen and challenger Hannah Sabio-Howell.
Meet the Senate candidates for Washington's 43rd district
The 43rd legislative district of Washington is considered the most progressive district in the state, including Seattle neighborhoods like Capitol Hill, Wallingford, Downtown and Laurelhurst. This November, voters will choose between the incumbent, Washington state Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen, or his challenger Hannah Sabio-Howell.
The 43rd legislative district of Washington is considered the most progressive district in the state, including Seattle neighborhoods like Capitol Hill, Wallingford, Downtown and Laurelhurst. This November, voters will choose between the incumbent, Washington state Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen, or his challenger Hannah Sabio-Howell.
Commentator Brandi Kruse and Let's Go Washington cleared of campaign finance complaint
A campaign finance complaint against Let's Go Washington has been dismissed, ruling there was no evidence of unreported contributions connected to media commentator Brandi Kruse.
A campaign finance complaint against Let's Go Washington has been dismissed, ruling there was no evidence of unreported contributions connected to media commentator Brandi Kruse.
WA Supreme Court overrides voter initiative on natural gas use
A controversial decision by the Washington State Supreme Court overturned a voter initiative that protected the use of natural gas.
A controversial decision by the Washington State Supreme Court overturned a voter initiative that protected the use of natural gas.
WA state treasurer seeks public input to design 'Innovation $1 Coin'
Here's how you can contribute to the design of WA's "Innovation $1 Coin."
Here's how you can contribute to the design of WA's "Innovation $1 Coin."
National Voter Registration Day: Here's what to know
Sept. 15 marks National Voter Registration Day. Here's what to know.
Sept. 15 marks National Voter Registration Day. Here's what to know.
US Supreme Court rejects Trump's mail ballot restrictions: Reactions in WA
A big ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court: Justices rejected President Donald Trump's mail ballot restrictions for now ahead of the November midterm elections. Here's how officials in Washington are reacting to the ruling.
A big ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court: Justices rejected President Donald Trump's mail ballot restrictions for now ahead of the November midterm elections. Here's how officials in Washington are reacting to the ruling.
WA co-leads 21-state coalition challenging new rules under Endangered Species Act
Here's what to know about the 21-state coalition suing the Trump administration's Fish and Wildlife Services and National Marine Fisheries Service.
Here's what to know about the 21-state coalition suing the Trump administration's Fish and Wildlife Services and National Marine Fisheries Service.
U.S. Senator Murray: 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' straining WA healthcare services
U.S. Senator Patty Murray toured Harborview Medical Center on Tuesday, leading a discussion on the healthcare challenges stemming from Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill."
U.S. Senator Patty Murray toured Harborview Medical Center on Tuesday, leading a discussion on the healthcare challenges stemming from Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill."
WA officials release guide outlining election administration roles
Here's what to know about a new guide WA officials released for county election officials ahead of midterms and amidst mail-in ballot uncertainty.
Here's what to know about a new guide WA officials released for county election officials ahead of midterms and amidst mail-in ballot uncertainty.
How WA is adapting to House Resolution 1's federal healthcare changes
WA officials held a press conference Thursday, outlining the next steps to adapt to healthcare and Medicaid changes required by House Resolution 1, or President Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill.'
WA officials held a press conference Thursday, outlining the next steps to adapt to healthcare and Medicaid changes required by House Resolution 1, or President Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill.'
Gov. Ferguson: How WA is adapting to federal healthcare changes
Here's how WA is adapting to healthcare changes from Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill."
Here's how WA is adapting to healthcare changes from Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill."
WA mail ballot rule blocked by judge, state official reacts
Secretary of State Steve Hobbs issued a statement Friday morning emphasizing the relief the decision provides for WA, for voters and for election officials.
Secretary of State Steve Hobbs issued a statement Friday morning emphasizing the relief the decision provides for WA, for voters and for election officials.
'An economic chill': Seattle architect says 'millionaires tax' fears killed major project
A Seattle architecture firm says uncertainty over Washington's proposed “millionaires tax" is already causing wealthy clients to cancel major projects.
A Seattle architecture firm says uncertainty over Washington's proposed “millionaires tax" is already causing wealthy clients to cancel major projects.
'Millionaires tax' slows Seattle construction, company says
A Seattle architectural company says Washington's "millionaires tax" is to blame for the noticeable slowdown in the construction industry.
A Seattle architectural company says Washington's "millionaires tax" is to blame for the noticeable slowdown in the construction industry.
WA Governor’s office delayed fixing major climate data error, records show
Governor Ferguson’s Office delayed the public release of a major correction regarding state carbon emission reductions by more than two weeks, according to public records obtained by news outlet Axios.
Governor Ferguson’s Office delayed the public release of a major correction regarding state carbon emission reductions by more than two weeks, according to public records obtained by news outlet Axios.
Washington governor delays correction to emissions data error
Washington agencies reportedly inflated how much the state's cap and trade programs would cut greenhouse gas emissions, but when they tried to issue a correction, the governor's office delayed it for weeks.
Washington agencies reportedly inflated how much the state's cap and trade programs would cut greenhouse gas emissions, but when they tried to issue a correction, the governor's office delayed it for weeks.
WA opens formal investigation into Let's Go Washington PAC
Washington's Public Disclosure Commission has launched a formal investigation into conservative PAC Let's Go Washington, over allegations of undeclared political advertising.
Washington's Public Disclosure Commission has launched a formal investigation into conservative PAC Let's Go Washington, over allegations of undeclared political advertising.