The economy continues to rank among Washington’s top priorities, new poll shows
According to pollster Stuart Elway, the economy ranked top regardless of age, income and education, with Republicans ranking ...
Ferguson pitches spending cuts, voices skepticism of ‘wealth tax’
Washington Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson released his blueprint Thursday for chopping billions in state spending while investing ...
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Washington leaders talk budget deficit and other priorities ahead of legislative session
OLYMPIA, Wash. – Ahead of next week’s start to the 2025 legislative session, state leaders spoke with reporters about their priorities over the next four months, including differing ideas on ...
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Jay Inslee reflects on his tenure as Washington governor
After 12 years in office, Jay Inslee spoke to reporters in Olympia for the last time, reflecting on his three terms as ...
Sale of menthols, flavored vape products would be banned in WA under proposed bill
Washington lawmakers have tried to ban flavored vape products before. This time, they're also going after menthol cigarettes.
Are LA fires affecting flights from Washington to southern California? Here’s what we know
Los Angeles wildfires have displaced over 100,000 people and burned thousands of buildings. Here’s what to know if you’re ...
Governor-elect Ferguson calls for $4 billion in state cuts to offset budget shortfall
Governor-elect Bob Ferguson said he is calling for a 6% across-the-board spending cut from state agencies on his first day in ...
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Mark your calendars: For first time in 8 years, Washington to hold inaugural ball
Inaugural balls honor the governor as well as statewide elected officials and the judicial and legislative branches. They’re ...
Olympia father hopes overdose ‘nightmare’ will serve as lesson to parents, teens
OLYMPIA, Wash. — The father of a teen who died of a drug overdose in Olympia last month hopes his son’s death serves as a cautionary tale. “It is the worst nightmare that you never thought was ...
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Study documents steep, painful decline of Olympia press corps
The number of statehouse reporters in Washington fell by more than half, per a new report. Plus: Layoffs at The Washington Post and Google paying for news.
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Washington bill could change neighborhood business zoning
Washington lawmakers are considering a bill that could impact small businesses like cafes and grocery stores in residential ...
Judge sets accused drug dealer’s bail in connection with Olympia 16-year-old’s fatal overdose
Son Thien Nguyen, a 33-year-old Olympia resident, attends his preliminary hearing in Thurston County Superior Court on ...