Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs has raised concerns about how the SAVE Act would change voting if it becomes law. It likely won’t pass the U.S. Senate.

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is straying from her predecessor’s artificial intelligence ambitions, pausing the rollout of Microsoft’s AI Copilot chatbot for city employees.

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest loans to Washingtonians who need help repairing their homes and businesses after major flooding in December.

The Washington Legislature wrapped up the 2026 session last week. Updates to the budget included cuts to childcare subsidies and a one-time pull from the state's rainy day fund.

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has been in office for over two months. Wilson, a self-described socialist, told KNKX how she's approaching priorities, from housing to budget cuts.

Democrats and Republicans argued over whether spending and taxing plans will make Washington more affordable. Lawmakers will have to wrangle with a forecast deficit next year.

In a 51 to 46 vote with four Democrats dissenting, the bill now has a clear path to the governor’s desk. If signed into law, it would become the first income tax for the state of Washington.

Gov. Ferguson had previously wavered on his support in the bill’s earlier form, saying the legislation did not include enough to support working families as written.

Lawmakers are passing bills to counter ICE and protect voter data and vaccine access. After federal cuts, the final budget may backfill food assistance and healthcare funding.

Similar actions have been taken by cities in the region to limit or ban immigration enforcement activities, including Tukwila and SeaTac.