Bar complaint investigation against AG Nick Brown assigned to review committee
(The Center Square) - A bar complaint that was filed against State Attorney General Nick Brown and dismissed in... Read More.
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WATCH: Bill to secure guns in vehicles moves forward
(The Center Square) - A hotly debated gun control bill that fell just short of reaching the governor's desk... Read More.
Seattle preparing for potential federal funding cuts threatened by Trump
(The Center Square) - What impact President Trump's most recent threat to suspend federal funding to sanctuary jurisdictions will... Read More.
WA Dems propose bill to make public camping bans nearly impossible to enforce
(The Center Square) - State lawmakers are considering a proposal that would essentially prohibit local camping bans unless cities... Read More.
WA Dems face immense opposition to ‘dangerous’ redistricting proposal in hearing
(The Center Square) - While some might call it political theater, state lawmakers held a public hearing on Wednesday... Read More.
WA Gov. Ferguson asks Trump for $21M to help flood victims
by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard
January 21, 2026
Gov. Bob Ferguson on Wednesday requested the Trump administration approve a... Read More.
WA fund raids undermining efforts to boost housing supply, advocates warn
(The Center Square) - As the Washington legislative session continues discussions around bills to boost the housing supply, building... Read More.
Dead bats and bare feet: Starbucks sued over working conditions
A new lawsuit accuses Starbucks Corporation of getting its products from farms that mistreat workers - a violation of... Read More.
WATCH: “Initiative Killer” bill faces intense backlash during heated WA hearing
(The Center Square) - A bill that changes the state's initiative process was touted by supporters as stopping aggressive... Read More.
Climate Commitment Act costs to be itemized on Puget Sound Energy bills
(The Center Square) - The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission has ordered Puget Sound Energy to start... Read More.
Thousands of Washingtonians sign-in for public hearings on ICE-related proposals
(The Center Square) - Several proposals intended to pose barriers to federal immigration enforcement received hearings on Tuesday after... Read More.
Op-Ed: WA governor proposes more debt to pay for road maintenance, ferries, and yes – bike lanes
In his 2026 Supplemental Transportation Budget proposal, Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson wants to borrow $2.1 billion for maintenance... Read More.