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.
Annual rent increases will be capped for most Washington renters after House Bill 1217 was signed into law Wednesday afternoon.
Gov. Ferguson signs bill capping annual rent increases
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed a slate of bills focused on housing, including a contentious cap on rent increases that just squeaked out of the legislature on the last day.
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed a slate of bills focused on housing, including a contentious cap on rent increases that just squeaked out of the legislature on the last day.
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A Seattle judge has rescinded an order requiring the Trump administration admit some 12,000 refugees into the United States.
A Seattle judge has rescinded an order requiring the Trump administration admit some 12,000 refugees into the United States.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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
WA bill heads to Gov. Ferguson's desk 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.
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 House bill to crack down on reckless speeding
A bill that made its way through Washington State Legislature aims to crack down on reckless speeding, and honors the lives of four people killed in a tragic King County crash back in March 2024.
A bill that made its way through Washington State Legislature aims to crack down on reckless speeding, and honors the lives of four people killed in a tragic King County crash back in March 2024.
'Massive' business tax proposal passes WA House
Many Washington business leaders are bracing for a tsunami of taxes and fees after legislators passed a new tax passage overnight.
Many Washington business leaders are bracing for a tsunami of taxes and fees after legislators passed a new tax passage overnight.
WA lawmakers weigh specialty license plates
Some Washington lawmakers are taking a closer look at specialty license plates, despite an ongoing race against the clock to pass a balanced state budget.
Some Washington lawmakers are taking a closer look at specialty license plates, despite an ongoing race against the clock to pass a balanced state budget.
WA lawmakers weigh new license plates, rules as session wanes
Specialty license plates are getting renewed attention as the legislature races toward its Sunday deadline.
Specialty license plates are getting renewed attention as the legislature races toward its Sunday deadline.
WA legislators work on tax proposals with days left before session ends
With a Sunday deadline to pass a balanced budget, Democratic lawmakers are advancing their package of tax proposals to close a $16 billion budget gap.
With a Sunday deadline to pass a balanced budget, Democratic lawmakers are advancing their package of tax proposals to close a $16 billion budget gap.
Fast Ferry cuts loom as Washington faces budget crisis
With Olympia facing a multi-billion dollar shortfall, state lawmakers are opting to cut several fast ferry and water taxi sailings.
With Olympia facing a multi-billion dollar shortfall, state lawmakers are opting to cut several fast ferry and water taxi sailings.
Gov. Bob Ferguson signs bill restricting armed forces from entering WA
Governor Bob Ferguson has signed new legislation empowering Washington to stop out-of-state military forces from entering its borders.
Governor Bob Ferguson has signed new legislation empowering Washington to stop out-of-state military forces from entering its borders.
WA State Senator Bill Ramos dies suddenly at 69
Washington State Senator Bill Ramos died unexpectedly on Saturday evening, his wife confirms. Tributes are pouring in from elected officials across the state.
Washington State Senator Bill Ramos died unexpectedly on Saturday evening, his wife confirms. Tributes are pouring in from elected officials across the state.