Government
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 Lawmaker Apologizes for Appearing Impaired at Legislative Hearing
Republican Party Chair calls the incident "an insult to the process"
Washington House Majority Leader Admits to Drinking Before Budget Hearing
Joe Fitzgibbon, a Seattle Democrat, acknowledged he was intoxicated during a late-night committee meeting on the state's budget legislation.
Law
Feds Launch Probe Into Washington State's Race-Based Home Loan Program
The Trump administration is investigating the state's Covenant Homeownership Program that offers no-interest loans to help address historical housing discrimination.
Washington Sheriffs Raise Concerns Over New Requirements for Elected Law Enforcement Leaders
Proposed law would set new eligibility rules, allow state commission to decertify and remove elected sheriffs
Judge denies restraining order for conservative media figures seeking press passes
Washington state lawmakers were within their rights to deny press credentials to three conservative media figures, a federal judge ruled.
Legislative Policy
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.
Washington Governor Expected to Sign State Income Tax, Sparking Legal Challenges
Opponents gear up to fight new tax on income over $1 million as state prepares for potential impact on NBA expansion team
Washington Governor Signs Bill Banning Double Voting
New law clarifies definition of an election to prevent voters from casting ballots in multiple states.
Immigration
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 Replaces 'Alien' with 'Noncitizen' in Law
Governor Bob Ferguson signs bill to update terminology across state statutes
Washington Proposal to Allow Foreign Nationals in Public Roles Advances
Bill would let work-authorized immigrants become law enforcement, firefighters, and prosecutors
- Washington State Divests $53M from Caterpillar Over Human Rights Concerns
- Feds Launch Probe Into Washington State's Race-Based Home Loan Program
- Man With Custom Bong Device in Car Arrested for 98th Time
- Amazon and Walmart Fined Over $1 Million for Selling Banned Refrigerants in Washington
- Guardians-Mariners 2026 Opening Day FAQ
- Washington Sheriffs Raise Concerns Over New Requirements for Elected Law Enforcement Leaders
