Politics & GovernmentWA education funding system at grave risk of ‘catastrophic failure,’ audit saysAuditor Pat McCarthy said she urges OSPI “to treat our recommendations with the highest sense of urgency” as it works to fix the issue.May 21, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Italian spot with handmade noodles, wood-fired pizza is opening in Thurston Co.May 21, 2026 at 10:50 AM
New Italian restaurant, Jungle update, Tumwater brewery warning: May 21 roundupMay 21, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Politics & GovernmentHas Washington banned ‘aimless’ driving? What to know about ‘Senate Bill 626’Updated May 19, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Politics & GovernmentEx-governor says WA budget is almost double 2013’s. What does the math show?May 19, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Politics & GovernmentFormer WA Gov. Gregoire criticizes growth of state budgetMay 19, 2026 at 11:18 AM
LocalFake campaign page for WA candidate posts about voting to ‘barbecue’ opponentUpdated May 18, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Washington StateCan I ride my bike on the interstate in Washington state? Here’s what law saysMay 18, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Politics & GovernmentWhich WA races are most competitive in 2026? Here are the swing districtsMay 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Politics & GovernmentOlympia crews demolish historic Capitol Campus building. What will replace it?May 14, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Politics & GovernmentLet’s Go WA gathering signatures for new initiative to repeal ‘millionaires tax’Updated May 13, 2026 at 9:19 AM
Politics & GovernmentWhere will Billy Frank Jr. statue be at WA Capitol? There’s a debateUpdated May 12, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Politics & GovernmentWho’s running for a seat in the WA Legislature? Here are the local candidatesMay 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Washington StateMan killed riding off-road vehicle on SR 9. See rules for ATVs on WA highwaysMay 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM
LocalFiling week: Thurston Co. Sheriff’s race set, county seat attracts 2 challengersMay 9, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Politics & GovernmentCostly repairs ahead for WA Capitol after vandalism. Rug alone could be $960,000May 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Politics & GovernmentWhy some don’t want Billy Frank statue beside Marcus Whitman (video)May 10, 2026 at 4:55 AM
Washington StateCan my WA neighbors put their trash in my garbage can? What state law saysMay 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Politics & Government2,000 new childcare slots coming to WA. Local providers aided by $56M in grantsMay 7, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Politics & GovernmentWhy is child care is so expensive in Washington state? (video)May 7, 2026 at 4:55 AM
LocalWA Supreme Court bats down referendum attempt targeting income taxUpdated May 5, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Politics & GovernmentRecord number of Washingtonians drop health insurance after loss of tax creditsMay 6, 2026 at 5:00 AM
LocalMore than half of WA business leaders looking to move out of state, AWB saysUpdated May 5, 2026 at 12:50 PM
LocalIn new ranking of best states for police officers, how did Washington fare?Updated May 5, 2026 at 11:57 AM
LocalWashington AG says Albertsons ‘fleeced’ customers with ‘deceptive’ BOGO salesUpdated April 30, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Washington StateCan I get a DUI on an ATV in Washington? A bike or scooter? Know these rulesMay 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM
