After a decade of unprecedented spending growth, Washington state Democrats, who have largely controlled the state government for 40 years, are now proposing an unconstitutional income tax on high ...

Budget talks, proposals to lower the legal blood‑alcohol limit, and rules on police face coverings are drawing much of the ...

Washington state's pension fund has outperformed peers by investing heavily in private equity. Critics warn the strategy ...

A Washington state lawmaker has proposed to shorten the traditional workweek from 40 hours to 32 hours for many people across ...

The major initiative, a modernization of the state’s financial management system known as One Washington, is years in the making and projected to launch in 2027. The work has engaged more than 40 ...

Tributes to loved ones can "act as a safety reminder to passing drivers," state officials say.

One lead budget writer isn’t ruling out further tax increases next year. Projected tax collections in Washington continue to fall, with declines totaling more than $500 million since the governor ...

State lawmakers are considering a hefty 95 percent tax on kratom products, a move aimed at discouraging minors from using the ...

A suspect broke into the Washington State Capitol Building Sunday night and damaged several facilities and historical artifacts, Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson confirmed. The 29-year-old ...

For years, crime victim advocates in Washington have fought for state funding to make up for dwindling federal dollars.

A rare college football schedule quirk will begin in Week 10 when Washington State and Oregon State meet in the first of two regular season games against each other. It's common for teams to play each ...