Washington Lawmakers Wrap Up 2026 Legislative Session
State legislature approves income tax on high earners, finalizes budget bills before adjourning.
Washington Democrats Unveil Budget Deal with Cuts, Rainy Day Fund Withdrawal
WA Court of Appeals Upholds 'Legislative Privilege' to Withhold Internal Records
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
Lifestyle
Washington Transitions to Mobile Hunting and Fishing Licenses
WDFW to phase out traditional paper licenses in favor of digital options starting July 2026

State Lawmakers Propose Bill to Boost Funding for Western Washington University
The bill aims to align WWU's per-student funding with other regional schools in the state.
Washington Senate Passes Bill to Boost Financial Aid for Private College Students
The measure would increase tuition scholarships for students attending private universities in the state.
Politics
Washington Sheriffs Oppose Bill Allowing Decertification
Asotin County Sheriff John Hilderbrand leads opposition to legislation that would give state panel power over elected sheriffs

Washington State House Approves New Income Tax After Marathon Debate
The bill now heads to the Senate and faces expected legal challenges
Washington Legislature Expands Scope of Independent Police Investigations
New law gives Office of Independent Investigation broader authority to review deadly force and other incidents
Crime
7 Newborn Pit Bull Puppies Found Abandoned on Tumwater Roadside
Caring Hearts 4 Paws rescues the puppies and rushes them to a local veterinarian for care.

Washington Court Allows Probe Into Catholic Church's Abuse Allegations
Appellate court overturns prior ruling, gives AG's office authority to investigate use of charitable funds to cover up abuse claims.
Six Indicted for Alleged Farmworker Visa Fraud Scheme
Prosecutors say defendants obtained hundreds of fraudulent H-2A visas and exploited workers
Entertainment
New 'Matlock' Lawyer Charms Fans with 'Golden Retriever Energy'
Viewers react positively to the arrival of the friendly and charismatic Hunter on the hit legal drama.

Matlock's Jason Ritter Discusses Julian's Next Moves After Matty's Big Reveal
The actor unpacks how Julian's perspective has shifted after learning the truth about Matty and Olympia's conspiracy against Wellbrexa.
Seattle's Eclectic Music Scene Thrives with New Releases and Boundary-Pushing Performances
From a composer blending nature sounds into her chamber works to a Grammy-winning vocal quartet, the city's diverse artists are making waves.