Gov. Bob Ferguson has initiated a workgroup to evaluate the effects of data centers on Washington's economy, tax revenue, ...

Another industry that could feel the effects of tariffs are Thurston County home builders and the lumber they need for their projects. Much of that, plus other building-related materials, come from ...

Lawmakers in Olympia are considering a new bill that could change how medical debt impacts credit scores for residents in Washington. Representative Marcus Riccelli is sponsoring the ...

The proposed legislation would double current penalties, increasing the maximum fine to $1,000 and resulting in a maximum ...

A new bill introduced by a Tri-Cities lawmaker seeks to ease property tax burdens for disabled veterans by lowering the disability rating requirements for eligibility.

Ray, Kathleen, 72, Tumwater, died Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, at Providence St. Peter Hospital, Olympia. Huckleberry Creek Cremation Co., Tumwater, 360-868-2594. Roush, Deniece, 70, Shelton, died Thursday, ...

Washington wants more electric vehicles on the road. It’s offered generous incentives for EV buyers and set deadlines barring ...

Dozens of schools are delayed, closed, or are on snow routes as snow persists in some areas, and roads where it melted are ...

There’s bipartisan support for allowing other manufacturers of zero-emission vehicles, like Rivian and Lucid, to do so. Car ...

A bill moving through the Washington State Legislature could allow municipalities to increase property tax rates by up to 3% annually, up from the current 1% cap.

Kurt Cobain and Kathleen Hanna became friends in the 1990s, but their values always seemed aligned, making their meeting seem ...

Testimony on a new bill to make it more difficult for suspects who run from police to get out of jail, and to increase ...