WA Government

OLYMPIA – The Washington state Capitol building was vandalized early Thursday morning for the second time in less than a year.

OLYMPIA – A project to shine a little more light on the inner workings of state government got underway this week. Literally.

OLYMPIA – Women in Washington going through menopause could get workplace assistance, following an executive order signed by Gov. Bob Ferguson.

The price at the pump in Washington is too high, some residents argue — a feeling that’s spurred multiple pushes asking officials to help lower gas costs. Fuel prices have been higher nationwide amid the war in Iran. Patrick De Haan, a petroleum analyst with the gas station-search service GasBuddy, said Thursday that Washington is currently home to the second-highest gas prices in the nation, ...

OLYMPIA – The Washington state Department of Licensing has refused to issue confidential license plates to some federal law enforcement agencies that conduct immigration enforcement, according to a lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice Thursday.

Republican Sen. Shelly Short is facing three challengers in her run for re-election.

Washington State Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer picked a fitting venue to share what she’s learned wading through the quagmire of home insurance in a wildfire-prone state.

Six upcoming World Cup matches in Seattle are expected to boost Washington’s economy. However, law enforcement officials worry the influx of visitors could also increase demand for human trafficking.

It is six months until the general election, but the races for most Spokane County positions appear settled.

OLYMPIA – The Washington Supreme Court declined to reinstate new sheriff rules that a Thurston County Judge put on hold last week following a lawsuit from Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels and other Eastern Washington sheriffs.

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal from Gonzaga and NBA legend John Stockton in his lawsuit against the Washington Medical Commission and the Washington State Office of the Attorney General regarding doctors who were sanctioned for COVID-19 misinformation.

OLYMPIA – The race for an open seat in the 6th Legislative District has drawn interest from three Republicans who are in local office or have previously worked in state government.

OLYMPIA – A Thurston County judge has again sided with sheriffs in the state, blocking new standards for their positions from taking effect, and said the state Legislature overstepped its authority by imposing eligibility requirements.

OLYMPIA – So far, a Republican and an independent have stepped up in hopes or replacing state Rep. Jenny Graham next year.

OLYMPIA – A Thurston County judge has blocked portions of a new state law imposing new requirements for county sheriffs from taking effect later this week following a lawsuit filed by Spokane County Sheriff John Nowels.

Gov. Bob Ferguson and other Washington political leaders denounced a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, the latest security scare following other assassination attempts on President Donald Trump.

Coeur d’Alene real estate agent Michael Wendland in recent weeks has seen a “major influx” of wealthy Washington residents considering a move to Idaho.

Lt. Paramedic Cody Scott Traber went above and beyond to help his fellow first responders during his 18 years of service in Spokane County Fire District 9.

OLYMPIA – Although candidates cannot formally file with the secretary of state’s office until the first week of May, the race to represent Spokane in the state Capitol already is underway.