Voters were giving the go-ahead Tuesday for the state to make stock market investments with payroll taxes collected for Washington’s new long-term care program.

Federal lawmakers continue to debate whether to extend tax credits driving down Affordable Care Act insurance costs. Without them, many Washingtonians may risk going uninsured.

The shutdown is being felt across Thurston and Pierce counties. Roughly 14,000 federal workers aren't getting paychecks, and about 35,000 households rely on SNAP benefits.

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.