State Legislators are considering financially supporting police departments as they try to hire new officers in the name of ...

Simmons said there haven’t been many instances in his more than 11 years with the city that they’ve renamed parks properties. Rebecca Howard Park received its name in 2021. Squaxin Park had been named ...

Brown on Tuesday announced a lawsuit targeting Trump’s executive order that aims to end birthright citizenship. Washington’s ...

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

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

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.

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

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

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 ...

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.

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

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