'These actions have saved lives'; Gov. Inslee responds to 90% state worker vaccination rate
The deadline for Washington state employees to get fully vaccinated is just a week away, and Governor Jay Inslee says the numbers are looking good.
The deadline for Washington state employees to get fully vaccinated is just a week away, and Governor Jay Inslee says the numbers are looking good.
Coming soon: Payroll tax to fund long-term care program
A mandatory payroll tax to fund Washington state’s new long-term care program will start coming out of most workers’ paychecks across the state in January.
A mandatory payroll tax to fund Washington state’s new long-term care program will start coming out of most workers’ paychecks across the state in January.
Washington Democrats ask courts to dismiss election 'fraud' lawsuits
Residents who sued the Snohomish County Auditor seeking an audit of the 2020 election because of alleged but undocumented "electronic manipulation" of ballots could square off with lawyers for the state Democratic Party.
Residents who sued the Snohomish County Auditor seeking an audit of the 2020 election because of alleged but undocumented "electronic manipulation" of ballots could square off with lawyers for the state Democratic Party.
Detectives arrest suspect in connection with body found under Olympia bridge
Olympia detectives arrested a 24-year-old man Thursday night in connection with a suspicious death earlier this week.
Olympia detectives arrested a 24-year-old man Thursday night in connection with a suspicious death earlier this week.
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.
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.
Judge hears lawsuit over Washington state employee vaccine mandate
A judge will hear a lawsuit from the Washington Federation of State Employees Union trying to halt Gov. Jay Inslee's vaccine mandate.
A judge will hear a lawsuit from the Washington Federation of State Employees Union trying to halt Gov. Jay Inslee's vaccine mandate.
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.