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.
Thurston County, WA deputies shoot, kill suspect after pursuit
Thurston County deputies shot and killed a suspect after a car chase and foot pursuit in Olympia, the sheriff said.
Thurston County deputies shot and killed a suspect after a car chase and foot pursuit in Olympia, the sheriff said.
WA AG Brown sues Albertsons, Safeway, Haggen for ‘deceptive’ BOGO deals
Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown on Monday announced a lawsuit against Boise-based Albertsons Companies — which owns Albertsons, Safeway and Haggen — for "deceptive" buy-one-get-one-free (BOGO) deals, which the state argues overcharged Washingtonians more than $19 million over the course of five years.
Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown on Monday announced a lawsuit against Boise-based Albertsons Companies — which owns Albertsons, Safeway and Haggen — for "deceptive" buy-one-get-one-free (BOGO) deals, which the state argues overcharged Washingtonians more than $19 million over the course of five years.
Washington faces retail crime crisis as Gov. Ferguson vetoes key funding
A key funding targeting Washington’s retail theft crisis was vetoed by Governor Ferguson this legislative session, and now one lawmaker is promising to fight that veto.
A key funding targeting Washington’s retail theft crisis was vetoed by Governor Ferguson this legislative session, and now one lawmaker is promising to fight that veto.
Emails show WA's ‘millionaires tax’ aims to overturn historic ruling
Internal records obtained by The Center Square claim Washington state lawmakers and the Attorney General coordinated to craft a "millionaire’s tax" specifically designed to provoke a legal challenge.
Internal records obtained by The Center Square claim Washington state lawmakers and the Attorney General coordinated to craft a "millionaire’s tax" specifically designed to provoke a legal challenge.
Trump approves FEMA funding for 2025 WA flooding disaster
The Trump administration has approved Washington's request for FEMA money following a relentless series of atmospheric rivers that damaged nearly 4,000 homes from Mason County all the way to Yakima County in late 2025.
The Trump administration has approved Washington's request for FEMA money following a relentless series of atmospheric rivers that damaged nearly 4,000 homes from Mason County all the way to Yakima County in late 2025.
Former AG suing to block WA's millionaires tax
Another big lawsuit against Washington state's new income tax is on the horizon, with former Attorney General Rob McKenna at the helm.
Another big lawsuit against Washington state's new income tax is on the horizon, with former Attorney General Rob McKenna at the helm.
WA Gov. Ferguson says state will prevail against ‘millionaires tax’ lawsuit
Another big lawsuit against Washington state's new income tax is on the horizon, with former Attorney General Rob McKenna at the helm.
Another big lawsuit against Washington state's new income tax is on the horizon, with former Attorney General Rob McKenna at the helm.
Budget cuts could impact access to Washington’s public lands
Some Washington state-managed public lands could see reduced access or temporary closures as officials grapple with budget shortfalls impacting recreation and maintenance.
Some Washington state-managed public lands could see reduced access or temporary closures as officials grapple with budget shortfalls impacting recreation and maintenance.
WA judge gives man longest big game sentence in decade for elk killing spree
A Grays Harbor County man has been sentenced to the longest prison sentence related to big game charges in the past decade. A judge resentenced him this week following violations to the conditions of his previous release.
A Grays Harbor County man has been sentenced to the longest prison sentence related to big game charges in the past decade. A judge resentenced him this week following violations to the conditions of his previous release.
Washington’s ‘millionaires tax’ signed into law, legal fight begins
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Washington’s first personal income tax on high earners following a marathon legislative debate. Opponents are preparing a legal challenge, arguing the measure is unconstitutional.
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Washington’s first personal income tax on high earners following a marathon legislative debate. Opponents are preparing a legal challenge, arguing the measure is unconstitutional.
How to watch Gov. Ferguson sign 'millionaires tax' bill
The Office of Governor Bob Ferguson has announced the governor will sign the "millionaires tax" bill into law on Monday. We look at what it is, and how to watch the event live.
The Office of Governor Bob Ferguson has announced the governor will sign the "millionaires tax" bill into law on Monday. We look at what it is, and how to watch the event live.
WA Gov. Ferguson signs AI chatbot regulations bill
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed more than 40 different bills on Tuesday, one of them places new regulations on AI companion chatbots.
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed more than 40 different bills on Tuesday, one of them places new regulations on AI companion chatbots.
Rep. Jim Walsh: WA GOP planning to repeal 'millionaires tax'
Washington state Republicans are working to repeal the state’s first income tax, a 9.9% tax on high earners, according to a state representative.
Washington state Republicans are working to repeal the state’s first income tax, a 9.9% tax on high earners, according to a state representative.
WA man booked into jail for 98th time after high-speed chase
Deputies arrested a pair of organized retail theft suspects following a high-speed pursuit on I-5 in Olympia, Washington.
Deputies arrested a pair of organized retail theft suspects following a high-speed pursuit on I-5 in Olympia, Washington.
SCOTUS hears case that could impact WA ballot counting
The Supreme Court's conservative majority on Monday sounded skeptical of state laws that allow the counting of late-arriving mail ballots. Washington is one of those states.
The Supreme Court's conservative majority on Monday sounded skeptical of state laws that allow the counting of late-arriving mail ballots. Washington is one of those states.
WA DOH: Respiratory illnesses make up nearly 14% of ER visits in March
The Washington State Department of Health said respiratory illnesses have made up nearly 14% of emergency department visits this month, due to a spike in flu and RSV activity.
The Washington State Department of Health said respiratory illnesses have made up nearly 14% of emergency department visits this month, due to a spike in flu and RSV activity.