Lifestyle
Washington Passes Law to Boost Affordable 'Kit Homes'
New legislation aims to simplify construction of small prefab homes to address housing shortage.
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.
Politics
Washington Governor Signs Bill Banning Double Voting
New law clarifies definition of an election to prevent voters from casting ballots in multiple states.
Washington State Replaces 'Alien' with 'Noncitizen' in Law
Governor Bob Ferguson signs bill to update terminology across state statutes
Washington Legislature Ends Session With Budgets Passed, Tax Debate
Lawmakers navigate late-night drama over data center tax break elimination before adjourning
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
Tech
Washington Legislature's Data Center Regulation Bill Fails
Proposed legislation to protect residential utility customers from data center energy demands dies amid industry opposition.
Washington Tech Leaders Warn Income Tax Would 'Undermine' Industry
Dozen tech CEOs say proposed $1M+ tax could slow AI innovation and investment momentum in the state.
Washington DOL's AI Language Error Raises Eyebrows
Automated system spoke English with a strong Spanish accent when callers selected Spanish option.
Entertainment
Matlock Fans Skeptical of Shae's Arrest in Latest Episode
Viewers suspect Senior is behind the 'fishy' situation that led to the supporting character's shocking cliffhanger arrest.
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.
