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.
States sue Trump over trade moves, US considers easing China Tariffs
A coalition of Democratic-led states is banding together to push back against the White House's tariff policy. Meanwhile, The Wall Street Journal reports that the Trump administration is considering substantially cutting its tariffs on China.
A coalition of Democratic-led states is banding together to push back against the White House's tariff policy. Meanwhile, The Wall Street Journal reports that the Trump administration is considering substantially cutting its tariffs on China.
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.
Othello, WA woman's arrest sparks national debate on immigration enforcement
Surrounded by police vehicles, flashing lights and agents in body-armor, Micaela Eudave thought to herself, "My life is over."
Surrounded by police vehicles, flashing lights and agents in body-armor, Micaela Eudave thought to herself, "My life is over."
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.
Elon Musk to pivot from DOGE, focus on Tesla
Elon Musk is set to scale back his work at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) beginning in May, opting to focus more on his car company Tesla.
Elon Musk is set to scale back his work at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) beginning in May, opting to focus more on his car company Tesla.
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.
Trump's China tariffs hit American wool industry
The American Sheep Industry Association says a large chunk of domestic wool is shipped to China, and with those exports now caught up in a trade war, some farmers are getting a lot less for their wool.
The American Sheep Industry Association says a large chunk of domestic wool is shipped to China, and with those exports now caught up in a trade war, some farmers are getting a lot less for their wool.
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.
WA lawmakers consider 'massive' business tax proposal
In Olympia, lawmakers are considering increasing the business and occupation tax. Some see it as one solution to Washington's multibillion-dollar budget deficit.
In Olympia, lawmakers are considering increasing the business and occupation tax. Some see it as one solution to Washington's multibillion-dollar budget deficit.
'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.
Trump admin faces criticism on Earth Day visit
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin traveled to California to address an ongoing sewage crisis that's been affecting residents for years, but critics say the Earth Day visit was hypocritical.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin traveled to California to address an ongoing sewage crisis that's been affecting residents for years, but critics say the Earth Day visit was hypocritical.
Harvard sues Trump administration over funding freeze
Harvard University is suing the Trump administration for freezing billions of dollars in research grants after the school refused to cease DEI practices.
Harvard University is suing the Trump administration for freezing billions of dollars in research grants after the school refused to cease DEI practices.
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.
Efforts to bring mistakenly deported man back to the US
El Salvador's government rejected a request from four Democratic lawmakers to visit Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported by the Trump administration.
El Salvador's government rejected a request from four Democratic lawmakers to visit Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported by the Trump administration.
Efforts to bring home mistakenly deported man grow
Four Democratic lawmakers are in El Salvador, urging the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia after he was wrongfully deported to an El Salvadorian prison.
Four Democratic lawmakers are in El Salvador, urging the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia after he was wrongfully deported to an El Salvadorian prison.
Pete Hegseth's use of Signal app under review
The Trump administration is going on offense, attacking journalists after reports surfaced that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had shared classified information in a second text chain including his wife.
The Trump administration is going on offense, attacking journalists after reports surfaced that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had shared classified information in a second text chain including his wife.
China retaliates against Trump's tariffs
Beijing issued a new warning amid the ongoing tariff war, telling the world to not make new trade deals with the U.S. or the Chinese government will retaliate with reciprocal tariffs.
Beijing issued a new warning amid the ongoing tariff war, telling the world to not make new trade deals with the U.S. or the Chinese government will retaliate with reciprocal tariffs.
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.