Ahead of a statewide analysis of the impacts of comprehensive planning, the state Department of Commerce is seeking input from cities, counties and interested parties on their experiences with the ...

According to pollster Stuart Elway, the economy ranked top regardless of age, income and education, with Republicans ranking ...

Washington Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson released his blueprint Thursday for chopping billions in state spending while investing ...

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 ...

After 12 years in office, Jay Inslee spoke to reporters in Olympia for the last time, reflecting on his three terms as ...

Washington lawmakers have tried to ban flavored vape products before. This time, they're also going after menthol cigarettes.

Governor-elect Bob Ferguson said he is calling for a 6% across-the-board spending cut from state agencies on his first day in ...

Inaugural balls honor the governor as well as statewide elected officials and the judicial and legislative branches. They’re ...

Nancy Churchill critiques proposed tax hikes by Washington Democrats, citing potential impacts on property owners and ...

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.

Washington lawmakers are considering a bill that could impact small businesses like cafes and grocery stores in residential ...

Aspirations to be a registered nurse led Megi Kerlee to coffee. “I started working coffee to learn how to communicate and ...