DOJ sues WA over ‘anti-Catholic’ mandatory reporter law
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Washington over its alleged “anti-Catholic” law requiring priests to report child abuse.
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Washington over its alleged “anti-Catholic” law requiring priests to report child abuse.
Some WA officials support, others 'demand answers' for US strikes on Iran
While some of Washington's congressional figures "demand answers," others are offering support following President Donald Trump's authorization to strike targets in Iran.
While some of Washington's congressional figures "demand answers," others are offering support following President Donald Trump's authorization to strike targets in Iran.
Everything to know about WA laws going into effect July 1
Changes to gas taxes, labor laws and immigration protections are among those taking effect July 1 in Washington.
Changes to gas taxes, labor laws and immigration protections are among those taking effect July 1 in Washington.
WA state leaders celebrate pride with calls for action
Dozens of people gathered at the Washington State Capitol on Wednesday to raise an LGBTQ+ pride flag, saying while there's lots to celebrate, there are also a lot of challenges that lie ahead.
Dozens of people gathered at the Washington State Capitol on Wednesday to raise an LGBTQ+ pride flag, saying while there's lots to celebrate, there are also a lot of challenges that lie ahead.
Murders of Wenatchee girls sparks outcry over WA child welfare laws
The recent deaths of three young sisters — Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia, 5 — have resurfaced a fierce debate over child welfare policies in Washington state.
The recent deaths of three young sisters — Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia, 5 — have resurfaced a fierce debate over child welfare policies in Washington state.
Seattle Socialist Kshama Sawant announces bid against WA Rep. Adam Smith
Former socialist Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant announced Monday she is running for U.S. Congress against 30-year incumbent Adam Smith.
Former socialist Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant announced Monday she is running for U.S. Congress against 30-year incumbent Adam Smith.
Mandatory driver’s education to expand under new Washington law
Signed into law this month, House Bill 1878 will eventually require all drivers under 21 to take driver’s ed, not just 16- and 17-year-olds.
Signed into law this month, House Bill 1878 will eventually require all drivers under 21 to take driver’s ed, not just 16- and 17-year-olds.
Driver's ed expands in WA under new law
Young drivers in Washington will have to get more driver's education under legislation signed into law within the past few weeks.
Young drivers in Washington will have to get more driver's education under legislation signed into law within the past few weeks.
Upcoming flag directive in memory of former WA House Speaker Frank Chopp
Governor Ferguson has ordered all Washington and U.S. flags to be lowered to half-staff this Sunday in memory of Frank Chopp.
Governor Ferguson has ordered all Washington and U.S. flags to be lowered to half-staff this Sunday in memory of Frank Chopp.
WA Gov. Ferguson signs Right to Repair bill into law
Governor Bob Ferguson has signed a wide-ranging Right to Repair bill into law. Lawmakers hope to improve access to quicker and cheaper repairs for an array of digital and mobility devices.
Governor Bob Ferguson has signed a wide-ranging Right to Repair bill into law. Lawmakers hope to improve access to quicker and cheaper repairs for an array of digital and mobility devices.
New WA law requires state permit to buy guns
Anyone looking to purchase a gun in Washington state will be required to pay for a state permit down the road.
Anyone looking to purchase a gun in Washington state will be required to pay for a state permit down the road.
Washingtonians will need state permit to buy guns under new law
The requirement will go beyond the state’s existing background checks.
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.
The Education and Justice Departments are teaming up to go after Washington state laws concerning trans students, investigating whether those rules violate federal law.
Opponents of new WA law says it undoes parental rights
House Bill 1296 is a reaction to Initiative 2081, or the parental rights initiative. Redmond resident Brian Heywood, who spearheaded the initiative, shared his thoughts on the newly-signed bill.
House Bill 1296 is a reaction to Initiative 2081, or the parental rights initiative. Redmond resident Brian Heywood, who spearheaded the initiative, shared his thoughts on the newly-signed bill.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Washington and United States flags will again be flying at half-staff around the state and country next week.