The trust is essentially the first step toward a single-payer, government-based system for Washington state.” | Opinion ...

Democratic lawmakers are seeking more gun control measures after banning assault weapons and "high-capacity" magazines ...

Public hearings held by the House Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee on Tuesday drew many to the Capitol, with most of those ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. — A bill that would extend unemployment benefits to workers who go on strike was up for a public hearing in the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee on Tuesday.

OLYMPIA, Wash. — A bill that would extend unemployment benefits to workers who go on strike was up for a public hearing in ...

Washington law currently lacks statewide jail standards and independent oversight measures. It’s up to the more than 50 jails in the state to police themselves.

The Alliance for Gun Responsibility is proposing bills governing firearm storage, background checks and how much ammunition someone can buy.

Arney, Bill Jay, 86, Rochester, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at home. Funeral Alternatives of Washington, Tumwater, 360-753-1065. Decker, Jerold, 90, Shelton, died Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, at Mason ...

The Alliance for Gun Responsibility used the opportunity to outline their gun control agenda for the 2025 legislative session.

Opponents say the bill will drive out developers and small landlords, while supporters say it will help people budget.

OLYMPIA – As the City of Spokane Valley struggles to adequately staff its police force for a rising population, City ...

The bill now heads for the House Appropriations Committee and Senate Bill 5222, the Senate companion to the House proposal, ...