Federal grants fund research projects at colleges and universities throughout Washington state. The shutdown has paused the reviews necessary for their approval.

The states are among many that are going to court to force the federal government to use emergency reserve money to prop up the federal food assistance program.

The federal government shutdown continues. Republicans and Democrats appear no closer to an agreement to end it. Many federal workers are missing full paychecks and don't know when they will resume.

Tacoma District 1 Councilmember John Hines and former Councilmember Anders Ibsen are running to help lead Tacoma. The next mayor will take part in important decisions, such as choosing the new city manager.

Voters will decide on the constitutional amendment this November. Supporters say investing the tax collected for WA Cares will help sustain it. Others worry about the risk.

Ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day on Nov. 4. If ballots aren’t postmarked in time, those votes won't be counted.

A more than $350 million deficit looms in 2029 without changes to either raise more tax revenue or lower costs.

Judge Karin Immergut’s ruling capped a dramatic weekend that included President Trump sending California National Guard members to Oregon and ordering others from Texas.

Workers laid off because of the government shutdown may be eligible for state employment benefits.

The city's challenge is the latest in the battle over letting voters decide on a higher minimum wage and new workplace protections in Tacoma.