Rivian amps up competition with Tesla, pledging $4.6M to WA ballot initiative
Electric carmaker Rivian is pledging millions of dollars to a ballot initiative that could overhaul the EV sales market in Washington State amid an ongoing rivalry with Tesla.
Electric carmaker Rivian is pledging millions of dollars to a ballot initiative that could overhaul the EV sales market in Washington State amid an ongoing rivalry with Tesla.
Ferguson, Brown to address how WA is preparing for any possible ICE activity
Gov. Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown spoke at the state Capitol on Monday to address a federal memo authorizing ICE agents to enter homes without judicial warrants.
Gov. Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown spoke at the state Capitol on Monday to address a federal memo authorizing ICE agents to enter homes without judicial warrants.
Bicyclist struck, killed by vehicle near Yelm, WA
A bicyclist died Thursday evening after being struck by a vehicle in unincorporated Pierce County, according to the Washington State Patrol.
A bicyclist died Thursday evening after being struck by a vehicle in unincorporated Pierce County, according to the Washington State Patrol.
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.
Suspect shot, killed during standoff in Lacey, WA
Detectives are investigating after a suspect was shot and killed during a SWAT standoff on Wednesday evening in Lacey.
Detectives are investigating after a suspect was shot and killed during a SWAT standoff on Wednesday evening in Lacey.
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.
Thurston County, WA death investigation upgraded to homicide, suspect in custody
A death investigation involving an Olympia man has been upgraded to a homicide, and authorities say a suspect is in custody.
A death investigation involving an Olympia man has been upgraded to a homicide, and authorities say a suspect is in custody.
Thurston County, WA sheriff releases details in Littlerock Road death investigation
The Thurston County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) released new information about a death investigation near Littlerock Road in Rochester.
The Thurston County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) released new information about a death investigation near Littlerock Road in Rochester.
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.
Thurston County, WA prepares for potential flooding
Parts of western Washington are preparing for widespread flooding next week, with homeowners in Thurston County bracing their homes for the threat of high waters.
Parts of western Washington are preparing for widespread flooding next week, with homeowners in Thurston County bracing their homes for the threat of high waters.
Semi driver without valid CDL arrested after crashing into school bus on I-5 in Lacey, WA
Washington State Patrol says a speeding semi-truck driver without a valid commercial license caused a multi-vehicle crash on I-5 in Lacey after losing control while following too closely on wet roads.
Washington State Patrol says a speeding semi-truck driver without a valid commercial license caused a multi-vehicle crash on I-5 in Lacey after losing control while following too closely on wet roads.