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.
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.