Elected officials in Washington state are sounding the alarm about an increase in uncounted ballots, especially in rural areas.

Tensions between state workers and the governor’s office have been rising as contract negotiations have dragged on, and as Washington faces a large budget shortfall.

Washington state officials reacted after the U.S. Supreme Court's gave way Monday for President Donald Trump to have a hand in regulating mail-in ballots nationwide.

A new proposal filed with the city council would restrict large chains from altering prices based on shoppers’ data.

As political observers eye a potential Democratic supermajority in Washington's state Legislature in the coming years, some ask how that would affect how laws are passed.

Results from Tuesday night show almost 72% of voters were in favor of the levy, which will help pay for basic operating costs and to update and maintain library buildings.

The Trump administration proposed sweeping changes to federal funding rules. Washington’s governor and university leaders say this would politicize the grant award process.

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The levy would raise nearly $480 million over seven years and is critical for library services. But some officials say it could affect funding for future city projects.

Mayor Katie Wilson and other city leaders want to reign in the practice of adding fees in the fine print of a rental agreement. Opponents say the plan will raise rents.