Washington State Department Of Transportation To Start New Year With Big Changes In Leadership Team

Retiring Deputy Secretary Keith Metcalf sets off series of transitions.

Washington State Parks' Staff Releases Environmental Determination Of U.S. Navy Training Permit Application

Commission will hold public comment meeting on January 26.

Washington State Parks' Staff Releases Environmental Determination Of U.S. Navy Training Permit Application

Commission will hold public comment meeting on January 26.

Washington State Parks Director To Retire Early Next Year

Nationwide recruitment effort underway.

Washington State Parks Commission To Hold Special Meeting On November 9

The purpose of the meeting is to begin the hiring process for a new state park director.

Washington Gets A "D" For Its State Finances

Each Washington taxpayer is on the hook for $6,100

WA GOP Lawmakers Call For Special Session

Republicans are asking Gov. Inslee to convene a special legislative session as soon as mid-June to work on budget and coronavirus issues.

Anglers Protest Washington's Recreational Fishing Closure

The state Department of Fish and Wildlife on March 25 temporarily closed recreational fishing and shellfish harvesting.

2020 Census Response Rate In Washington

As the coronavirus crisis keeps census takers off the streets, many Washington residents are responding to this year's questionnaire online.

White House Projects 100K to 240K U.S. Coronavirus Deaths

Public health officials stressed that the number could be less if people change their behavior.

WA May Sue Amazon Sellers Over Coronavirus Price Gouging, AG Says

Washington state AG Bob Ferguson threatened to sue five sellers who the state says jacked up prices for coronavirus-related items on Amazon.

President Trump Approves Washington State Disaster Declaration

President Trump approved Washington Gov. Jay Inslee's request to declare a state disaster, freeing up federal resources to fight COVID-19.

Washington Gun Safety Laws Get ‘B+’ On Annual Scorecard

Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence released its annual ranking of the strength of gun laws by state. Here’s how our state finished.

Most Popular Governors Report: Here's Where Jay Inslee Ranks

The most recent list, released by 24/7 Wall St., is based on governor approval ratings from research company Morning Consult.

State House Passes Bill Allowing WSP To Destroy Confiscated Guns

The Associated Press reports more than a dozen weapons sold by state law enforcement agencies turned up in new criminal cases.

Washington Lawmakers Debate New Gun Bills

The measure that drew the most comment seeks to limit firearm magazines to 10 rounds.

Spike In Public Records Requests For Washington Legislators

Last month, the state Supreme Court ruled lawmakers in Olympia are subject to the same records laws as other public agencies.

Washington Lawmakers Consider Tighter Rules On Cranes

After a crane collapse killed four in Seattle last year, lawmakers in Olympia are proposing new safety regulations and potential fines.

State Challenges Tim Eyman's Spending Habits

Bankrupcy filings show the anti-tax activist spending an average of $24,000 per month while the state seeks more than $3 million from him.

Matt Shea Knocks 'Domestic Terrorism' Report At Capitol Rally

During an annual pro-gun rally Friday, the embattled Washington state lawmaker decried a recent investigation as a "Marxist smear campaign."

Washington Secretary Of State Pushes 'Election Security' Bill

Secretary Kim Wyman is seeking funding to boost cybersecurity measures and prevent "ballot harvesting."

Washington Supreme Court Limits Inslee's Clean Air Rule

The 5-4 decision found the Department of Ecology did not have broad authority to regulate 'indirect emitters.'

Inslee Pitches Permanent Ban On Flavored Vape Products

Following an executive order issued last year, Gov. Inslee is pushing for several permanent rules restricting the sale of vapor products.

Plastic Bag Ban Approved In Washington State Senate, Again

The bill would ban stores from giving out single-use plastic bags and require an 8-cent charge for other bags.

Inslee Proposes Bill To Make Flavored Vapor Product Ban Permanent

Following up on his executive order from September, Gov. Jay Inslee introduced legislation to permanently ban flavored vapor products.

Inslee Emphasizes Homeless Crisis In State Of The State Speech

About 10,000 people in Washington are without shelter, and more than 11,000 live in temporary homeless housing, according to state data.

2020 Legislative Session Begins In Washington

Lawmakers will consider several gun-related bills this year, and debate the governor's plan to tap state reserves to address homelessness.

Several Gun Bills To Be Considered By Washington Lawmakers

Proposals include banning certain rifles, limiting magazines to 10 rounds, and requiring background checks for ammunition purchases.

Federal Civil Rights Office To Review Reported Border Delays

The Department of Homeland Security will review reports that dozens of people of Iranian descent were held at the Blaine border crossing.

Lawmakers Skeptical Inslee's Homelessness Plan Can Pass

Ahead of the legislative session convening Monday, lawmakers questioned the governor's pitch to use $300 million from state reserves.

13 Democrats On Washington's March Presidential Primary Ballots

More than a dozen Democrats will compete for Washington's 107 delegates. For Republicans, President Donald Trump is the sole choice listed.

Tacoma Park To Close As City Removes Homeless Camp

City officials said People's Park would close for several days, beginning Tuesday, as they clear a homeless encampment.

Washington Lawmakers Seek Answers On Reported Border Detentions

Rep. Jayapal held a press conference Monday after reports that Iranian-Americans were held at a Washington border crossing over the weekend.

Washington State AG Sues Pharma Giant Over Opioid Crisis

The state of Washington filed suit against Johnson & Johnson, alleging it worsened the opioid crisis through misleading marketing.

Updated Car Seat Rules For Washington In 2020

Under the expanded regulations, many kids will require a booster seat until 10 to 12 years old.

Vehicle Emissions Testing Ends In Washington

After nearly four decades, vehicle emissions tests are a thing of the past in Washington.

Applications Open For Washington's New Paid Family Leave Benefits

Under a law approved in 2017, workers can take up to four months of paid time off for adoptions, births, and serious medical conditions.

Washington's Minimum Wage Increases To $13.50

After the latest increase, Washington will have the highest statewide minimum wage in the nation.

Top 2019 Stories From Washington Gov. Jay Inslee

We published 71 stories on Gov. Jay Inslee’s Medium site this year. The state’s new public health care option snagged our No. 1 most-read.

Washington Supreme Court Rules Drivers Must Use Turn Signals

A man arrested on suspicion of DUI in 2015 argued his case should be dismissed since he was initially pulled over for failing to signal.