Washington bill would block former ICE agents from law enforcement jobs
A bill moving through the Washington Legislature could prevent certain ICE officers from being hired by state and local law enforcement agencies.
A bill moving through the Washington Legislature could prevent certain ICE officers from being hired by state and local law enforcement agencies.
Tenant sparks house fire during eviction in Thurston County
A man being evicted by law enforcement sparked a fire inside a duplex near Lacey on Wednesday, authorities said.
A man being evicted by law enforcement sparked a fire inside a duplex near Lacey on Wednesday, authorities said.
Lacey, WA eviction leads to arson, authorities say
A man being evicted allegedly set fire to a duplex near Lacey, prompting a large emergency response.
A man being evicted allegedly set fire to a duplex near Lacey, prompting a large emergency response.
WA lawmaker proposes a 32-hour work week for private, public sector
A Washington state lawmaker is proposing to shorten the standard work week from 40 hours to 32 hours for many workers across the state, including those in the private sector.
A Washington state lawmaker is proposing to shorten the standard work week from 40 hours to 32 hours for many workers across the state, including those in the private sector.
WA park officials cancel timed entry to Mount Rainier National Park
Mount Rainier visitors will notice a change this year as park officials decide not to continue a timed entry pilot program that started in 2024.
Mount Rainier visitors will notice a change this year as park officials decide not to continue a timed entry pilot program that started in 2024.
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.