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Part of the money from the 'millionaires tax' is earmarked for the Working Connections Child Care program, which assists low-income families with daycare costs.

The Seattle-born politician cautioned that voters may lose faith with all levels of government if the Washington state Legislature does not reign in spending.

A large underwater wave moved up the West Coast, raising sea levels. Scientists say it's driven by El Niño and it's going to happen again.

The U.S. Postal Service has changed how often it collects mail in some areas. State officials want people to return ballots as soon as possible ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

A group of high school girls walked off the field of a match to protest a trans teammate who had recently joined their team after competing with boys earlier in the season.

The dam removal on the Elwha River 12 years ago uncovered nearly 1,100 acres of land on the Olympic Peninsula the federal government is returning to the tribe.

At least four people are dead, including three children, after a Thursday afternoon shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, multiple sources have told OPB.

Nilu Jenks and Julie Kang are campaigning to claim the District 5 city council seat. The candidates have distinct backgrounds and differ on police surveillance.

The opposition from Chris Reykdal, the superintendent of public instruction, comes as the state’s school system faces a budget crisis driven by rising costs and funding cuts.

The congresswoman's district includes the Northwest ICE Processing Center, which she has visited and where monitors report an uptick in activity and poor living conditions.

The county’s indigent remains program buried ashes of 626 people this year — the most in its history. Families either didn't claim the remains or couldn't afford burials.

Two Democrats are vying for northeast Seattle’s state House seat in the 46th Legislative District, which includes Green Lake, Roosevelt, Wedgwood and the University District.