Possible WA impact of pause on federal funding
If the freeze holds in court, Washington state stands to lose billions of dollars in federal funding.
If the freeze holds in court, Washington state stands to lose billions of dollars in federal funding.
WA agencies figuring out next steps amid Trump federal funding freeze
All federal grants and federal loan disbursements have been paused by the Trump administration, leaving state agencies like Washington's OSPI figuring out their next steps.
All federal grants and federal loan disbursements have been paused by the Trump administration, leaving state agencies like Washington's OSPI figuring out their next steps.
WA Sec. of State misinformation team in jeopardy as Meta axes fact-checking
Meta is scaling back fact-checking efforts, and Washington faces a looming $12 billion budget shortfall. Steve Hobbs worries his ‘misinformation team’ may be on the chopping block to cut costs.
Meta is scaling back fact-checking efforts, and Washington faces a looming $12 billion budget shortfall. Steve Hobbs worries his ‘misinformation team’ may be on the chopping block to cut costs.
WA farmers wrongly charged under climate laws pleading for a fix
For years, Washington State has been losing two farms per day and the impact of the Climate Commitment Act is making it even harder for some to survive.
For years, Washington State has been losing two farms per day and the impact of the Climate Commitment Act is making it even harder for some to survive.
WA lawmakers slated to weigh ban on flavored nicotine products
Proponents aim to end a cycle of nicotine addiction, concerned that fruity and candy flavors are drawing in young people. Opponents say it helps people quit smoking traditional cigarettes.
Proponents aim to end a cycle of nicotine addiction, concerned that fruity and candy flavors are drawing in young people. Opponents say it helps people quit smoking traditional cigarettes.
WA Gov. Bob Ferguson gets Jesse Jones
Known for his impactful journalism, Jones has a track record of driving change at local, state, and federal levels.
Known for his impactful journalism, Jones has a track record of driving change at local, state, and federal levels.
Legislators consider grant program to support police hiring
Supporters of the bill, including newly sworn-in Gov. Bob Ferguson, say the police funding grant is necessary. However, the state's massive budget deficit looms over the session.
Supporters of the bill, including newly sworn-in Gov. Bob Ferguson, say the police funding grant is necessary. However, the state's massive budget deficit looms over the session.
Proposed bill to help hire law enforcement officers
On Tuesday, Senators in Olympia will have a hearing on a proposed bill that aims to help hire more law enforcement officers.
On Tuesday, Senators in Olympia will have a hearing on a proposed bill that aims to help hire more law enforcement officers.
‘Let’s stop the blame game,’ Reykdal says in WA State of Education speech
From funding to enrollment, Superintendent of Public Schools Chris Reykdal gave the fourth annual State of Education on Thursday morning.
From funding to enrollment, Superintendent of Public Schools Chris Reykdal gave the fourth annual State of Education on Thursday morning.
Dozens rally for Tahlequah orca in Olympia, WA
Dozens of people rallied at the Capitol steps in Olympia for Tahlequah.
Dozens of people rallied at the Capitol steps in Olympia for Tahlequah.
WA Gov. Bob Ferguson gives speech after being sworn in
Democrat Bob Ferguson became Washington's 24th governor when he was sworn in on Jan. 15 in Olympia. Watch his full speech here.
Democrat Bob Ferguson became Washington's 24th governor when he was sworn in on Jan. 15 in Olympia. Watch his full speech here.
Outgoing WA Gov. Inslee reflects on legacy, unveils official portrait
Outgoing Governor Jay Inslee looked back on his 12 years in office and offered advice to lawmakers as they face a budget shortfall and new leadership in Washington, D.C
Outgoing Governor Jay Inslee looked back on his 12 years in office and offered advice to lawmakers as they face a budget shortfall and new leadership in Washington, D.C
WA Governor-elect Bob Ferguson to be sworn in today
Today, Governor-elect Bob Ferguson will be sworn in, taking over for Jay Inslee who spent 12 years in the position.
Today, Governor-elect Bob Ferguson will be sworn in, taking over for Jay Inslee who spent 12 years in the position.
WA Gov. Inslee to give final State of the State address
After 12 years in office, Gov. Jay Inslee will deliver his final State of the State address on Tuesday.
After 12 years in office, Gov. Jay Inslee will deliver his final State of the State address on Tuesday.
Gov. Inslee to give final State of the State address
After 12 years in office, Gov. Inslee will deliver his final State of the State address on Tuesday.
After 12 years in office, Gov. Inslee will deliver his final State of the State address on Tuesday.
WA state legislative session begins
As the state legislature begins its session, both sides of the aisle are making plans to deal with a budget shortfall.
As the state legislature begins its session, both sides of the aisle are making plans to deal with a budget shortfall.
'Fish on': Thurston County deputies cast a line, catch fleeing suspect with grappler
A Thurston County man, accused of leading deputies on a high-speed chase, was caught on video and stopped in his tracks Wednesday night with the use of a new technology called the “Grappler Police Bumper".
A Thurston County man, accused of leading deputies on a high-speed chase, was caught on video and stopped in his tracks Wednesday night with the use of a new technology called the “Grappler Police Bumper".
King Tides expected in south Puget Sound
King Tides are expected in the south Puget Sound area this weekend, bringing especially high tides and unusually high water levels.
King Tides are expected in the south Puget Sound area this weekend, bringing especially high tides and unusually high water levels.
Donors whip up a better holiday season for Seattle bakery after theft, sluggish sales
It was a “sweet" ending, for a West Seattle bakery after a major setback right before the holidays when someone stole their SUV.
It was a “sweet" ending, for a West Seattle bakery after a major setback right before the holidays when someone stole their SUV.
Deputies use K9, drones to capture car theft suspect in Olympia, WA
A police chase in Olympia ended with a car theft suspect hanging from a tree branch over a 200-foot cliff.
A police chase in Olympia ended with a car theft suspect hanging from a tree branch over a 200-foot cliff.



















