The bill drops it to 0.05%, and the state would join Utah with the toughest standard in the nation. It still needs House approval.

Washington District 1 U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene is demanding change after two deadly shootings by federal immigration agents in Minnesota. She's also watching the midterms.

The state legislation would allow cities and counties to tax the rentals to fund affordable housing.

On Monday, Gov. Bob Ferguson criticized the ongoing immigration crackdown in Minnesota and detailed how Washington state may respond to ICE in the future.

Washington Lt. Gov. Denny Heck says the recently-formed British Columbia-Washington State Interparliamentary Group is meant to promote dialogue between the two neighbors.

The bridge was shut down due to structural damage last April. New legislation aims to build another bridge, restoring access sections of Mount Rainier National Park.

Lawmakers are considering stronger regulations on artificial intelligence companion chatbots amid growing concern over their impact on young peoples’ mental health.

Democrats in the Washington state Legislature want to revisit the state’s tax code, and are pursuing a tax on individuals who bring in more than $1 million a year.

Thicker bags have proliferated in the wake of the statewide ban on thin plastic bags that took effect in 2021. Now, some cities are asking lawmakers to close a loophole.

U.S. Senate and House Democrats from Oregon and Washington moved swiftly to condemn President Donald Trump's announcement that the United States carried out a military strike in Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.