Washington state’s third-highest-in-the-nation gas tax is going up again on July 1, 2026. It will be the first “automatic” or ...

Washington state has more than a few unique state symbols, including an official Washington dance (the square dance) and ...

Democratic state senators in Washington pushed a state income tax across the legislative finish line Wednesday after Republicans’ last-ditch attempt to derail it failed. On a 27-21 vote, Democrats ...

The Washington state Legislature is back in session. Monday marked the first day of 2026's 60-day legislative session. Soon the hallways beneath the Capitol dome will be buzzing with activity as ...

Run your finger down the state Senate races to the 43rd District. The name on the endorsement line is Hannah Sabio-Howell.

Orcutt is a Republican state representative, serving Centralia and Chehalis. But when the Legislature adjourns, you can find him surveying trees for his day job as a forester. In his bright yellow ...

(CN) — A federal judge on Tuesday denied a request by a trio of conservative journalists to force the Washington lawmakers to provide them with press passes after they had unsuccessfully applied for ...

The Washington State Legislature has recently introduced Senate Bill 6229 (and complementary House Bill 2292), which would impose the State’s capital gains tax to gains realized from the sale of ...

Washington state’s Legislative Building, which houses the Legislature. (GeekWire Photo / Brent Roraback) Washington state Democratic leaders on Tuesday at last unveiled their so-called “millionaires ...

Last week, a campaign launched against two ballot measures that opponents say would be a blow to the rights of queer kids.

On a rainy April morning, Ed Orcutt was tramping through the woods, looking for trees to measure. Orcutt is a Republican state representative, serving Centralia and Chehalis. But when the Legislature ...