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.

The ban would apply to federal, state, and local law enforcement officers interacting with the public or making arrests. It will head to the governor’s desk if the Senate approves final changes.

Washington state doesn’t have any major AI regulation on the books. But lawmakers, increasingly concerned about the technology’s potential harms, are looking to catch up.

The Washington State House Finance Committee made revisions to a proposed income tax after a group of progressive lawmakers said the previous version gave away too much while not doing enough for working families.

Nearly three months after devastating floods tore through Western Washington, volunteers are helping people rebuild damaged homes. But the money is about to run dry.

The highly anticipated reopening of the center marked a big day for community members — and for sustainability in the city.

Efforts to support journalism in the state include a stalled bill to fund media on the backs of big tech and the Murrow Fellowship's new partnership with Report For America.