Washingtonians will need state permit to buy guns under new law
The requirement will go beyond the state’s existing background checks.
Trump admin investigates WA transgender policies
The Education and Justice Departments are teaming up to go after Washington state laws concerning trans students, investigating whether those rules violate federal law.
Gov. Ferguson signs state budget with billions in tax increases into law
Almost a month after the 2025 legislative session adjourned, Gov. Ferguson signed lawmakers’ two-year operating budget into law, capping a months-long process to close a multi-billion dollar funding gap.
Gov. Ferguson signs WA state budget with billions in tax increases into law
While Ferguson publicly disagreed with fellow Democrats on tax packages of $21 billion and $12 billion, he accepted one of around $9 billion.
Gov. Bob Ferguson signs bill giving unemployment to striking WA workers
Striking workers in Washington will be able to collect unemployment benefits starting next year.
Washington raising price of Discover Pass
Get those credit cards out, hikers — Washington is raising the price of its annual Discover Pass once again.
WA Democratic Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez facing uprising from the left
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez gave Democrats a rare win last fall when she defeated a MAGA diehard in a Republican district in southwestern Washington state.
WA flags flying at half-staff on May 15, here's why
The Washington and United States flags will again be flying at half-staff around the state and country next week.
WA Governor signs rent stabilization bill into law, prompting praise and concern
Annual rent increases will be capped for most Washington renters after House Bill 1217 was signed into law Wednesday afternoon.
Seattle judge rescinds order directing Trump administration to admit 12,000 refugees
A Seattle judge has rescinded an order requiring the Trump administration admit some 12,000 refugees into the United States.
Governor Ferguson signs bill into law requiring clergy members to report abuse
Priests, rabbis and other religious leaders will soon become mandatory reporters of child abuse.
WA lawmakers' final day of 2025 legislative session
Here's where Washington lawmakers are at in meeting their final day obligations for the legislative session.
Final $77.9 billion WA state budget released, vote set for Sunday
With just over 24 hours before the 2025 legislative session has to adjourn, lawmakers in Olympia have released their final budget proposal for the next two years.
What’s still outstanding as the WA Legislature wraps up this weekend
Sunday is the deadline under the state constitution for the 2025 session to adjourn. Crucial steps to pass budgets and address other priorities will take place over the next 48 hours.
What to expect as 2025 WA legislative session nears end
An estimated budget deficit of up to $16 billion, over the next four years.
State budget expected Saturday as WA legislative session enters final days
With Sunday’s end to the legislative session nearing, budget leaders said they have agreed on a proposal after negotiations to settle differences between the House and Senate.
WA bill looks to crack down on reckless speeding
A deadly tragedy in King County in 2024 could soon spark changes to laws in Washington state, designed to crack down on reckless speeding, increase safety on the roads and save lives.
WA legislature debates bills with days left in session
Washington lawmakers are pushing to pass several bills as just days remain in this year's legislative session, with the biggest challenge being how to balance the state's multi-billion dollar budget deficit.