Judge blocks Trump’s order to shut down the Education Department
A federal judge ruled that mass layoffs at the U.S. Education Department are causing “irreparable harm” to students and educators.
A federal judge ruled that mass layoffs at the U.S. Education Department are causing “irreparable harm” to students and educators.
SALT deduction: What it could mean for your taxes
One of the most contentious issues in the “big, beautiful” tax bill is how much to raise the state and local tax deduction, or SALT, for tax filers. Here's what that means.
One of the most contentious issues in the “big, beautiful” tax bill is how much to raise the state and local tax deduction, or SALT, for tax filers. Here's what that means.
House passes Trump's 'big beautiful' tax bill: What's in it
The House voted early Thursday to pass President Donald Trump’s "big beautiful" tax bill after an all-night session.
The House voted early Thursday to pass President Donald Trump’s "big beautiful" tax bill after an all-night session.
Vote looms for Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'
Work continues on President Trump's tax and policy bill, with some on Capitol Hill still holding out. Conservative members of the House Freedom Caucus are demanding even more cuts.
Work continues on President Trump's tax and policy bill, with some on Capitol Hill still holding out. Conservative members of the House Freedom Caucus are demanding even more cuts.
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.
FDA will limit approval for seasonal COVID vaccines: What to know
Healthy younger adults and children will no longer be automatically approved for annual COVID-19 vaccines under a new policy from the FDA.
Healthy younger adults and children will no longer be automatically approved for annual COVID-19 vaccines under a new policy from the FDA.
WA state budget signed into law
Gov. Ferguson signed a $77.9 billion budget, addressing a multi-billion dollar funding gap with new taxes and spending cuts.
Gov. Ferguson signed a $77.9 billion budget, addressing a multi-billion dollar funding gap with new taxes and spending cuts.
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.
Trump pushes his 'big, beautiful bill' on Capitol Hill
President Trump was on Capitol Hill Tuesday, trying to rally Republicans to pass his massive budget package filled with campaign promises. However some lawmakers have been holding out, threatening the success of the so-called "big, beautiful bill."
President Trump was on Capitol Hill Tuesday, trying to rally Republicans to pass his massive budget package filled with campaign promises. However some lawmakers have been holding out, threatening the success of the so-called "big, beautiful bill."
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.
Crypto stablecoin bill passes early Senate vote
Regulating stablecoin has been a top priority for President Trump, but his personal crypto involvement has complicated the Congressional process.
Regulating stablecoin has been a top priority for President Trump, but his personal crypto involvement has complicated the Congressional process.
Trump, Putin discuss Ukraine peace negotiations
With the war in Ukraine not letting up, President Trump held separate calls with presidents Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday.
With the war in Ukraine not letting up, President Trump held separate calls with presidents Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday.
Take It Down Act signed into law
President Trump signed the "Take It Down Act" into law on Monday, a bill giving protections to victims of digital exploitation.
President Trump signed the "Take It Down Act" into law on Monday, a bill giving protections to victims of digital exploitation.
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.
Joe Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, just five months after leaving office.
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, just five months after leaving office.
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.