The new Republican leader on the state Senate’s Law & Justice Committee has pre-filed a bipartisan bill to dramatically increase the number of law-enforcement officers in Washington communities.
Several years after it was revealed Washington law enforcement agencies had a backlog of more than 10,000 untested sexual assault kits, a new state audit has found that Washington State Patrol has effectively eliminated the state’s backlog and is now testing nearly all kits within 45 days.
Washington currently exports excess energy it produces to other states, but the tables could turn and have it dependent on other states for almost half of its electricity by 2050 due to a combination of clean energy mandates and higher costs for those projects compared to other parts of the country.
The Washington Alliance for Gun Responsibility has announced its 2025 legislative agenda. The group lists seven priorities including a requirement for permits to purchase firearms, a tax on firearm and ammunition sales, and a restriction on “bulk sales.”
As the state Legislature grapples with a disputed estimate of $14 billion of an operating budget overspend over the next four years, the Washington State Department of Transportation faces its own budget imbalance that could ultimately get as high as $7 billion by the 2029-31 biennium.
Rep. Michelle Caldier, R-Gig Harbor, has announced that she is running for State Senate in the 26th Legislative District, and on Wednesday she learned who her opponent will be.
The Productivity Board, a state employee incentive program of the Office of the Secretary of State, presented its Teamwork Incentive Program award to the “LCB Pathfinders,” composed of employees from the Liquor Control Board and the Office of Administrative Hearings.
Exiting King County Executive Dow Constantine is doubling down on a housing-first approach to addressing the homelessness crisis in a recent interview with ChangeWA.
Halfway through open enrollment for Washington’s marketplace for health and dental insurance, called the Washington Health Benefit Exchange (HBE), executives are urging lawmakers to ensure state subsidies are part of upcoming budget plans for the 2025 legislative session.
A federal judge has blocked the $24.6 billion proposed merger between Albertsons and Kroger in response to a lawsuit filed against it by the Federal Trade Commission and several states.
When you splurge on a luxurious beef tenderloin for the holidays, consider reverse searing as the cooking method. Reverse searing is a foolproof way to respect the integrity of a rich and tender cut of lean meat. While the term may sound intimidating, it's a straightforward technique that ensures a luscious, evenly pink interior and a browned outer crust.
King County is expanding its mobile crisis program to help people throughout the region experiencing behavioral health or substance use crises, to the tune of more than $20 million next year.
Seattle Restored is offering entrepreneurs and small business owners a chance to launch their ideas with a two-month pop-up program. Featuring locations in downtown and Pioneer Square, this program provides an opportunity to bring your vision to life.
Seattle Men’s Chorus is once again opening its doors to new chorus members with auditions on Monday, Jan. 6 from 6–9:30 p.m., and Saturday, Jan. 11 from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. All participants are required to register online before auditioning.
Can my kids inherit my debt after I die? I have taken on a lot of credit card debt over the past 10 years or so, and I’m worried that my son and daughter will get stuck with it when I die.