WA Secretary of State Steve Hobbs on primary election day
WA Secretary of State Steve Hobbs spoke on Good Day Seattle about the primary election. Ballots must be placed in drop boxes or postmarked by 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
WA Secretary of State Steve Hobbs spoke on Good Day Seattle about the primary election. Ballots must be placed in drop boxes or postmarked by 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
WA, 24 other states sue Trump admin over latest round of tariffs
Washington has joined a coalition of 24 states suing the Trump administration to block the latest round of tariffs.
Washington has joined a coalition of 24 states suing the Trump administration to block the latest round of tariffs.
WA judge issues injunction against Kalshi for ‘likely violating’ state gambling laws
A King County judge issued a preliminary injunction against online betting platform Kalshi, finding they likely violated the state's laws against illegal gambling.
A King County judge issued a preliminary injunction against online betting platform Kalshi, finding they likely violated the state's laws against illegal gambling.
Battle brews over Washington ‘millionaires tax’ repeal initiative
A political showdown is taking shape in Washington over the state’s “millionaires tax," with opponents gathering more than half a million signatures to put a repeal measure on the ballot this fall.
A political showdown is taking shape in Washington over the state’s “millionaires tax," with opponents gathering more than half a million signatures to put a repeal measure on the ballot this fall.
Bodycam shows Olympia, WA propane tank attack suspect captured
An Olympia man wanted for allegedly striking a woman in the head with a propane tank was arrested following a SWAT standoff at an apartment complex.
An Olympia man wanted for allegedly striking a woman in the head with a propane tank was arrested following a SWAT standoff at an apartment complex.
DOJ threatens to prosecute WA election officials over alleged noncitizen votes
The Washington Secretary of State's Office says the U.S. Department of Justice is threatening to prosecute over false claims of election fraud.
The Washington Secretary of State's Office says the U.S. Department of Justice is threatening to prosecute over false claims of election fraud.
'Seattle News Weekly': USMNT returns to Seattle on Monday
On this week's episode of the 'Seattle News Weekly' podcast, Hana Kim and David Rose discuss the top headlines of the week.
On this week's episode of the 'Seattle News Weekly' podcast, Hana Kim and David Rose discuss the top headlines of the week.
New WA laws hit July 1: More taxes, higher costs
Several laws take effect in Washington starting July 1, ranging from new taxes and benefits to guidelines on rural data centers and healthcare licensing.
Several laws take effect in Washington starting July 1, ranging from new taxes and benefits to guidelines on rural data centers and healthcare licensing.
Where to watch FIFA World Cup matches in Seattle and Washington
Here are the top venues to watch and celebrate the World Cup in Seattle and Washington.
Here are the top venues to watch and celebrate the World Cup in Seattle and Washington.
Man arrested for smashing windows, vandalizing Washington State Capitol building
A 21-year-old man is suspected of smashing 13 windows and vandalizing two doors at the Washington State Capitol building, and was later arrested after a pursuit ended in a crash.
A 21-year-old man is suspected of smashing 13 windows and vandalizing two doors at the Washington State Capitol building, and was later arrested after a pursuit ended in a crash.
Critics say WA is neglecting to fund public defenders amid caseload cut
Washington’s public defense system is facing a crippling shortage of attorneys, driving high burnout rates.
Washington’s public defense system is facing a crippling shortage of attorneys, driving high burnout rates.
Bureaucracy limits state police hiring plan
Despite securing a massive $100 million budget to increase local law enforcement, Washington agencies face extreme bureaucratic hurdles and complex requirements to access the funds.
Despite securing a massive $100 million budget to increase local law enforcement, Washington agencies face extreme bureaucratic hurdles and complex requirements to access the funds.
Gov. Ferguson’s push to lift WA police numbers out of dead last sees rocky start
In 2025, Gov. Bob Ferguson secured $100 million from the Legislature to hire more police officers. More than a year later, little of that money has been doled out, and the state has fewer officers.
In 2025, Gov. Bob Ferguson secured $100 million from the Legislature to hire more police officers. More than a year later, little of that money has been doled out, and the state has fewer officers.
DOJ investigates WA women’s prison over transgender inmate policy
The U.S. Justice Department notified Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday that it has launched a federal investigation into whether housing biological men in the state's women's prison violates the constitutional rights of female inmates.
The U.S. Justice Department notified Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday that it has launched a federal investigation into whether housing biological men in the state's women's prison violates the constitutional rights of female inmates.
Freshman runner sets national track record
Quenton Lanese, a 15-year-old high school freshman from Olympia, just set a national record for a high school freshman. He stunned his team by running an eight minute, 49 second finish in the 3200-meter this past weekend. The young athlete also won the 1600-meter league title in his first year of high school.
Quenton Lanese, a 15-year-old high school freshman from Olympia, just set a national record for a high school freshman. He stunned his team by running an eight minute, 49 second finish in the 3200-meter this past weekend. The young athlete also won the 1600-meter league title in his first year of high school.
Vigil held for Thurston County, WA 19-year-old, 10 years after disappearance
Family and community members gathered in Olympia to mark 10 years since Logan Schiendelman disappeared.
Family and community members gathered in Olympia to mark 10 years since Logan Schiendelman disappeared.
Architect of millionaire tax defends new law
State Senator Jamie Pedersen, the primary architect of the Washington millionaire tax, defends the new law as a way to fix a regressive system and discusses the future of a progressive income tax in the state.
State Senator Jamie Pedersen, the primary architect of the Washington millionaire tax, defends the new law as a way to fix a regressive system and discusses the future of a progressive income tax in the state.
May Day in western Washington: What to know about scheduled rallies, marches
Workers across the Puget Sound region are gathering Friday for May Day to advocate for labor rights and mark International Workers Day.
Workers across the Puget Sound region are gathering Friday for May Day to advocate for labor rights and mark International Workers Day.
Man shot, killed by deputies after pursuit in Olympia
Thurston County deputies shot and killed a suspect after a pursuit ended in a crash and foot chase into a backyard.
Thurston County deputies shot and killed a suspect after a pursuit ended in a crash and foot chase into a backyard.
Suspect dead after Thurston County deputy shooting
Thurston County deputies shot and killed a suspect in Olympia on Tuesday following a car chase and foot pursuit.
Thurston County deputies shot and killed a suspect in Olympia on Tuesday following a car chase and foot pursuit.