Lifestyle
Olympia Becomes First Washington City to Protect Polyamorous Families
New law bars discrimination against diverse family structures including polyamorous, single-parent, and chosen families.
Washington State Cuts Private University Student Financial Aid
The state legislature failed to pass a bill that would have prevented a 33% reduction in tuition awards for students attending private universities.
Washington Passes Law to Boost Affordable 'Kit Homes'
New legislation aims to simplify construction of small prefab homes to address housing shortage.
Crime
Washington DOL Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Data Flaw
Agency reviewing claims it knew of security vulnerability for years but failed to fix it
New Law Aims to Clear Washington's DUI Testing Backlog
Thousands of impaired driving cases await testing, leaving potentially dangerous drivers on the road.
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.
Politics
Washington State Joins Lawsuit Over USDA Food Assistance Mandates
Coalition of states sues USDA over new funding conditions tied to immigration, diversity, and gender identity policies
Washington State Passes 'Millionaires Tax' After Heated Debate
The new tax would impose a 9.9% levy on income over $1 million annually starting in 2029.
New WA Law Clarifies What Constitutes an 'Election'
Legislation aims to close loophole that could enable double voting
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.
