Hundreds rally at WA capitol building in support of immigrant rights
More than 500 people from all corners of Washington filled the steps at the state capitol building in solidarity with immigrant communities on Thursday.
More than 500 people from all corners of Washington filled the steps at the state capitol building in solidarity with immigrant communities on Thursday.
Proposed WA law seeks to block homeless sweeps unless requirements met
Democratic lawmakers are pushing for statewide standards regulating all local jurisdictions on when they can do homeless encampment sweeps or remove anyone living in public spaces.
Democratic lawmakers are pushing for statewide standards regulating all local jurisdictions on when they can do homeless encampment sweeps or remove anyone living in public spaces.
WA Gov. Ferguson's ‘millionaire tax’ prompts concerns of universal income tax
During the opening ceremony of the legislature this week, Governor Ferguson called his proposal for a millionaire’s tax ‘truly historic.’
During the opening ceremony of the legislature this week, Governor Ferguson called his proposal for a millionaire’s tax ‘truly historic.’
People demand change to WA state law they say endangers children
People are fed up with a Washington state law that they say leaves children in dangerous and even deadly situations.
People are fed up with a Washington state law that they say leaves children in dangerous and even deadly situations.
WA Gov. Ferguson calls for millionaires’ tax in State of the State address
Gov. Bob Ferguson used his State of the State address to call for a new tax on Washington’s wealthiest earners, propose housing investments and sharply condemned federal immigration enforcement.
Gov. Bob Ferguson used his State of the State address to call for a new tax on Washington’s wealthiest earners, propose housing investments and sharply condemned federal immigration enforcement.
Washington lawmakers open 2026 session with budget gap, millionaire tax in focus
Washington’s 2026 legislative session begins Monday as Gov. Bob Ferguson and state lawmakers from both parties prepare for a 60-day session dominated by budget challenges.
Washington’s 2026 legislative session begins Monday as Gov. Bob Ferguson and state lawmakers from both parties prepare for a 60-day session dominated by budget challenges.
WA Gov. Ferguson eyes millionaire tax in 2026 Legislative Session
Gov. Ferguson, along with top state lawmakers from both sides of the aisle, discussed their priorities for the 2026 Legislative Session that begins on Monday.
Gov. Ferguson, along with top state lawmakers from both sides of the aisle, discussed their priorities for the 2026 Legislative Session that begins on Monday.
Debate over taxes and spending will dominate 2026’s legislative session
The 2026 legislative session starts on Monday in Olympia where taxes, spending and cuts will be a big source of debate to balance a two-year budget.
The 2026 legislative session starts on Monday in Olympia where taxes, spending and cuts will be a big source of debate to balance a two-year budget.
Gov. Ferguson orders flags lowered for WA trooper killed on duty
Governor Bob Ferguson has issued a directive requiring all state agencies to lower state and American flags in honor of the WSP trooper killed in the line of duty last week.
Governor Bob Ferguson has issued a directive requiring all state agencies to lower state and American flags in honor of the WSP trooper killed in the line of duty last week.
Gov. Ferguson announces WA housing investment propsal
As Gov. Bob Ferguson drafts his 2026 budget, he is proposing a major new investment aimed at addressing Washington’s ongoing affordable housing crisis.
As Gov. Bob Ferguson drafts his 2026 budget, he is proposing a major new investment aimed at addressing Washington’s ongoing affordable housing crisis.
Thurston County, WA prepares for possible flooding this week
Neighbors in Thurston County are preparing their properties for possible flooding this week.
Neighbors in Thurston County are preparing their properties for possible flooding this week.
WA leaders spar over state's multi-billion-dollar budget deficit
Washington state faces a multi-billion-dollar budget shortfall, and Gov. Bob Ferguson says the path to closing the gap will require tough and immediate decisions.
Washington state faces a multi-billion-dollar budget shortfall, and Gov. Bob Ferguson says the path to closing the gap will require tough and immediate decisions.
Push for new statewide payroll tax
There's anew push in Olympia to tax Washington state's biggest businesses through a statewide payroll tax
There's anew push in Olympia to tax Washington state's biggest businesses through a statewide payroll tax
Man sentenced to over 14 years for deadly Olympia homeless camp fire
Kevin Hinzpeter was sentenced to more than 14 years in prison for setting a man on fire at an Olympia homeless camp in 2023. Prosecutors say Hinzpeter and another suspect, Christopher Snyder, attacked the victim with homemade napalm; Snyder’s sentencing is scheduled for next week.
Kevin Hinzpeter was sentenced to more than 14 years in prison for setting a man on fire at an Olympia homeless camp in 2023. Prosecutors say Hinzpeter and another suspect, Christopher Snyder, attacked the victim with homemade napalm; Snyder’s sentencing is scheduled for next week.
WATCH: Suspect in deadly Spokane shooting arrested in Thurston County, WA
A suspect wanted for a deadly shooting in Spokane earlier this month was located and arrested in Thurston County on Monday night.
A suspect wanted for a deadly shooting in Spokane earlier this month was located and arrested in Thurston County on Monday night.
Olympia police officer involved in shooting
An investigation is underway after an Olympia police officer fired their weapon while responding to a disturbance Tuesday afternoon.
An investigation is underway after an Olympia police officer fired their weapon while responding to a disturbance Tuesday afternoon.
Police shooting investigation underway in Olympia, WA
An investigation is underway after a shooting in Olympia on Tuesday.
An investigation is underway after a shooting in Olympia on Tuesday.
Thousands of 'No Kings' rallies planned across the U.S.
Organizers are expecting thousands of people at the state Capitol in Olympia this weekend as part of a nationwide 'No Kings' Rally.
Organizers are expecting thousands of people at the state Capitol in Olympia this weekend as part of a nationwide 'No Kings' Rally.
WA healthcare benefits at risk amid government shutdown
Thousands of Washingtonians could lose health benefits if the government shutdown continues.
Thousands of Washingtonians could lose health benefits if the government shutdown continues.
State superintendent says WA special education system remains intact amid federal layoffs
Proposed staff cuts at the U.S. Department of Education led to concerns about students' legal protections and the availability of special education services.
Proposed staff cuts at the U.S. Department of Education led to concerns about students' legal protections and the availability of special education services.