State WorkersWA Supreme Court OKs ‘secretive’ process for state worker union negotiations“We respectfully disagree ... as it undermines the key goal of the (Public Records Act) — to ensure transparency.”Updated July 1, 2025 at 1:40 PM
WSP closes I-5 for hours after Thurston County chase. Here’s what happenedUpdated April 3, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Tri-Cities fitness trainer attacked by crocodile. It shook him like a ‘dog with a rag toy’Updated April 3, 2026 at 9:14 AM
Politics & GovernmentWashington Department of Commerce dissolves standalone equity teamUpdated June 11, 2025 at 1:32 PM
State WorkersWA state employees fought against furloughs. They count new WA budget a ‘win’Updated May 29, 2025 at 7:21 AM
State WorkersHundreds of state workers rally against budget cuts, Gov. Bob Ferguson’s furloughsUpdated May 28, 2025 at 1:13 PM
State WorkersState workers to rally against furloughs, cuts: ‘We cannot allow this to continue’April 6, 2025 at 5:00 AM
State WorkersWA state workers slam furloughs, other pay cut plans, claiming they are a ‘tax on state employees’Updated March 22, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Politics & GovernmentGov. Bob Ferguson reveals plan to save $4 billion that includes state job cuts, furloughsUpdated March 7, 2025 at 2:19 PM
State Workers‘Public employees deserve better’ state workers say as they walkout over contract talksUpdated September 11, 2024 at 11:23 AM
Politics & GovernmentWA State Auditor’s Office finds fraud of nearly $900,000 at state agencyUpdated July 8, 2024 at 11:31 AM
LocalWA state Democrats pass Gaza-related resolutions as National Convention approachesUpdated June 24, 2024 at 1:34 PM
State WorkersState workers, you can win up to $10,000 for your ideas to save Washington state moneyUpdated June 20, 2024 at 2:23 PM
Politics & GovernmentLawsuit filed against WA state, several agencies for automatically deleting messagesUpdated June 10, 2024 at 12:49 PM
ElectionsUnionized staff members endorse candidate opposing their current boss at WA state agencyUpdated May 28, 2024 at 11:01 AM
Politics & GovernmentPierce County lawmaker under fire a second time for conduct at state LegislatureUpdated May 22, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Politics & GovernmentPierce County lawmaker responds to investigation into conduct at LegislatureMay 21, 2024 at 1:45 PM
LocalTwo of three Bob Fergusons who filed for WA governor last week withdraw from raceUpdated May 20, 2024 at 11:49 AM
Local3 Bob Fergusons file for crowded WA Governor’s race as filing week comes to a closeUpdated May 12, 2024 at 9:45 AM
LocalFiling deadline for Washington state candidates ends Friday. Here’s who has filed so farMay 10, 2024 at 5:00 AM
LocalWA attorney general announces investigation against 3 Catholic dioceses for clergy abuseUpdated May 9, 2024 at 1:41 PM
Politics & GovernmentDid COVID doom isolated WA town? State and federal leaders asked to help save itUpdated May 7, 2024 at 2:55 PM
State WorkersCongressional dollars headed for Washington. Here’s which projects will receive fundingUpdated April 5, 2024 at 4:44 PM
Politics & GovernmentOpioid prevention, new gun laws, and co-living. Here are bills passed the last week of sessionMarch 11, 2024 at 1:54 PM
LocalWA state lawmaker J.T. Wilcox says he will retire from Legislature after term is overUpdated March 4, 2024 at 12:48 PM
LocalShould WA police be allowed to engage in more pursuits? An initiative would allow thatUpdated March 4, 2024 at 12:28 PM
LocalOnly some WA state lawmakers say they will commit to transparency. Is your lawmaker one of them?Updated March 1, 2024 at 3:33 PM
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