Washington State Parks director resigns after less than year
Washington State Parks Director Peter Mayer has resigned less than a year after he was appointed to lead the agency, officials said.
Washington State Parks Director Peter Mayer has resigned less than a year after he was appointed to lead the agency, officials said.
Memorial service honors WSP trooper who died of COVID-19
Today, the Washington State Patrol said goodbye to one of their own. Detective Eric Gunderson died after losing his own battle with COVID-19.
Today, the Washington State Patrol said goodbye to one of their own. Detective Eric Gunderson died after losing his own battle with COVID-19.
Memorial service held for WSP trooper who died of COVID-19
A memorial service was held Monday for a Washington State Patrol trooper who died from COVID-19, which the agency said he contracted while on duty.
A memorial service was held Monday for a Washington State Patrol trooper who died from COVID-19, which the agency said he contracted while on duty.
Washingtonians can opt out of state-managed longterm care program for a private plan until Nov. 1
From now until Nov. 1, Washingtonians can opt-out of a state-managed longterm care program in favor of a private plan, if they choose to do so, before a payroll deduction hits their paychecks starting in January.
From now until Nov. 1, Washingtonians can opt-out of a state-managed longterm care program in favor of a private plan, if they choose to do so, before a payroll deduction hits their paychecks starting in January.
Washington justices unanimously uphold new tax on big banks
The Washington Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously upheld a new tax on big banks aimed at providing essential services and improving the state’s regressive tax system.
The Washington Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously upheld a new tax on big banks aimed at providing essential services and improving the state’s regressive tax system.
Washington State Patrol trooper renown for drone work dies from COVID-19
Washington State Patrol confirmed Sunday that a 16-year trooper detective of the force has died of COVID-19.
Washington State Patrol confirmed Sunday that a 16-year trooper detective of the force has died of COVID-19.
Washington state revenues up nearly $1 billion
Washington state’s economy is projected to have nearly $1 billion more than previously assumed through mid-2023.
Washington state’s economy is projected to have nearly $1 billion more than previously assumed through mid-2023.
Gov. Inslee requests federal assistance for Washington hospitals overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients
Gov. Jay Inslee made a plea to the federal government on Friday, requesting additional medical personnel to help overwhelmed hospitals in Washington.
Gov. Jay Inslee made a plea to the federal government on Friday, requesting additional medical personnel to help overwhelmed hospitals in Washington.
No charges for police who shot anti-fascist Portland suspect
A Washington state prosecutor has decided not to file criminal charges against police who shot and killed an antifascist fugitive wanted in the highly publicized death last year of a right-wing demonstrator in Portland, Oregon, last year.
A Washington state prosecutor has decided not to file criminal charges against police who shot and killed an antifascist fugitive wanted in the highly publicized death last year of a right-wing demonstrator in Portland, Oregon, last year.
Washington governors asks feds for medical staffing help
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has asked the federal government for assistance staffing hospitals and long-term care facilities in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has asked the federal government for assistance staffing hospitals and long-term care facilities in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Woman breaches security at Washington governor's residence
Gov. Jay Inslee and First Lady Trudi Inslee were not home at the time.
Gov. Jay Inslee and First Lady Trudi Inslee were not home at the time.
One person shot in clashing protests involving Proud Boys, Antifa at Olympia's capitol campus
A man was shot in the foot after two groups clashed in Olympia, Washington on Saturday afternoon, police said.
A man was shot in the foot after two groups clashed in Olympia, Washington on Saturday afternoon, police said.
Hundreds protest Washington Gov. Inslee’s vaccine mandate
Hundreds of people gathered at the state Capitol in Olympia on Saturday to protest Gov. Jay Inslee’s vaccine mandate.
Hundreds of people gathered at the state Capitol in Olympia on Saturday to protest Gov. Jay Inslee’s vaccine mandate.
COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to rise in Washington
Health officials say that the number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients in is doubling every 18 to 19 days in the state.
Health officials say that the number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients in is doubling every 18 to 19 days in the state.
Appeals court overturns ruling against Value Village
A Washington state appeals court has overturned a 2019 ruling that found Bellevue-headquartered thrift chain TVI Inc., which operates Value Village and Savers, had misled customers by deceptively marketing itself as a charity.
A Washington state appeals court has overturned a 2019 ruling that found Bellevue-headquartered thrift chain TVI Inc., which operates Value Village and Savers, had misled customers by deceptively marketing itself as a charity.
Inslee commutes more drug possession convictions
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is planning to grant as many as 1,200 commutations for people on community supervision whose drug convictions have been deemed unconstitutional by the Washington Supreme Court.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is planning to grant as many as 1,200 commutations for people on community supervision whose drug convictions have been deemed unconstitutional by the Washington Supreme Court.
Seattle among cities in US that saw population gain of 100K
The city of Seattle was among 14 cities in the U.S. that saw a population gain of 100,000 or more over the past decade, and the nearby city of Kent was among 10 of the fastest growing cities with populations of 50,000 or more, according to data released Thursday by the U.S Census Bureau.
The city of Seattle was among 14 cities in the U.S. that saw a population gain of 100,000 or more over the past decade, and the nearby city of Kent was among 10 of the fastest growing cities with populations of 50,000 or more, according to data released Thursday by the U.S Census Bureau.
Drought emergency declared in Washington state
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday declared a statewide drought emergency because of poor water supply conditions and hot, dry conditions that have plagued the region.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday declared a statewide drought emergency because of poor water supply conditions and hot, dry conditions that have plagued the region.
Olympia reaches triple-digit heat, endangering people and pets
The City of Olympia was one of the hottest places, reaching up to 102 degrees on Sunday.
The City of Olympia was one of the hottest places, reaching up to 102 degrees on Sunday.
Drive-thru burger stand in Olympia to close Saturday due to the heat
A local drive-thru that has been open for 21 years will be closed on Saturday due to the heat.
A local drive-thru that has been open for 21 years will be closed on Saturday due to the heat.