Sports
Olympia Wrestlers Earn Top-Five Finishes at State
Holloway takes fourth, Gaither takes fifth in their respective weight classes.
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
Crime
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.
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.
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
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.
Politics
Washington Legislature Proposes Tapping Rainy Day Fund, Cutting Child Care Funding
Budget bills would address rising legal payouts and federal changes, but create deficits
Washington Democrats propose tapping rainy day fund, slashing child care aid to balance budget
Lawmakers aim to address rising legal payouts, federal changes to safety net programs
Washington State Voter Initiative Reform Measure Fails to Advance
Democratic-backed bill aimed at adding new restrictions to the state's initiative process did not pass by deadline.
