San Jose Man Admits Bilking Washington Businesses in P.O. Box Scam
Johnny Q. Nguyen pleaded guilty to mail fraud after investigators seized $395K in fraudulent payments sent to his Olympia P.O. box.
Former WA AG argues proposed income tax is illegal
Washington House Approves Bill Penalizing Drivers Who Ignore Emergency Closures
Crime
Three Found Dead in West Olympia Home
Coroner releases ages of victims as police investigate possible murder-suicide

State Patrol Seeks Witnesses to Fatal Lewis County Crash
A 77-year-old Chehalis man died at the scene in early December incident.
Three killed in Olympia home shooting
Police investigating apparent triple homicide, no suspects identified yet
Sports
Bill Moos' memoir highlights 40 years in college athletics, with WSU holding marquee spot
Former WSU player and AD authors a colorful rise from the wheat fields of Eastern Washington to the heights of college sports

No. 22 LC State Men's Basketball Routs Evergreen With 19 3-Pointers
Warriors shoot 54% from deep in dominant conference victory
Warrior Women Defeat Geoducks to Open Road Trip
LC State Women's Basketball rolls past The Evergreen State College 80-40
Lifestyle
WA Lawmaker's Plan to Reduce Textile Waste Stalls
Bill to establish 'extended producer responsibility' program for clothing and textiles fails to advance in state legislature

State Secures $1.4 Billion in Federal K-12 Funding
Agreement protects equal access to education for vulnerable students
Washington Seeks Public Input on 2026 Hunting Season Proposals
WDFW accepting comments on changes to waterfowl, deer, elk, and other big game seasons
Politics
Washington Senate Passes Millionaires Tax Proposal
Bill heads to state House after narrow Senate vote, faces GOP opposition over income tax concerns.

Washington Senate Bill Aims to Revert 2025 Estate Tax Hike
Proposal comes as state debates new income tax
Washington Establishes Wilkeson Sandstone as Official State Rock
State Senate unanimously approves measure to recognize sandstone used in historic state buildings
Business
Washington Lawmakers Consider Tax Break for Spokane County Data Centers
The proposed legislation aims to provide sales and use tax exemptions for new data center projects in Spokane County.

Washington Businesses Weigh Leaving State Over Tax Policies
Policy expert warns recent and proposed tax increases are pushing companies to consider exit strategies
Washington AG Announces $17.85M in Drug Price-Fixing Settlements, New Lawsuit Filed
Settlements with Lannett and Bausch Health resolve allegations of widespread price-fixing conspiracy for generic drugs.