Navy Ditched '50 Dump Truck Loads' Of Toxins In Puget Sound: AG

When the Navy cleaned an aircraft carrier in Puget Sound, the process released tons of toxins harmful to marine life, AG Bob Ferguson says.

Amina Ahmed Replacement Surprises SeaTac Immigrant Community

Ahmed died in a car crash in December. The SeaTac City Council on Monday picked her replacement to the surprise of some residents.

Here's How Inslee's Health Insurance 'Public Option' Would Work

Inslee and Democratic lawmakers' public option, Cascade Care, is not free health insurance.

Here’s How The Government Shutdown Is Affecting Washington

The federal government is in the midst of one of the longest shutdowns in history. Here’s the effect on Washington.

Major I-1639 Gun Rule Goes Into Effect In January

I-1639, a sweeping package of gun law changes, passed in November with nearly 60 percent in favor.

You Start Paying For Paid Family, Medical Leave Jan. 1

The premiums pay for benefits under the new paid family and medical leave law. Here's how much you'll pay.

WA Lawmakers Want Statewide Plastic Bag Ban

Would you like to see plastic bags bannned in Washington? Answer our reader poll.

WA-3 Congressional District: Herrera Beutler Vs. Long

Republican incumbent Jaime Herrera Beutler is challenged for representative of Washington's 3rd Congressional District by Carolyn Long.

WA-5 House Race: McMorris Rodgers Up Over Lisa Brown

Cathy McMorris Rodgers, the third-highest ranking Republican, is facing a strong challenge in 2018 from Democrat Lisa Brown.

State Lawmaker's 'Biblical Basis For War' Manifesto Criticized

Matt Shea's "Biblical Basis For War" demands an end to abortion and gay marriage. He's well known in Washington for extreme views.

'Conspiracy Theorist' In State Supreme Court Race

Don't overlook this state Supreme Court race. One of the candidates believes in QAnon.

Leonardo DiCaprio Gets Involved In I-1631 Debate

DiCaprio has expressed support for one of the ballot initiatives before voters this year.

5 Key Moments From The Rossi-Schrier Debate

Dino Rossi and Kim Schrier met for the first and only debate of the WA-8 race on Wednesday night.

Why The Death Penalty Is Unconstitutional In Washington

The state Supreme Court released its ruling on the death penalty Thursday morning in the case of convicted murderer Allen Eugene Gregory.

Register To Vote! Deadline To Sign Up Is Monday

Online and mail-in voter registration ends Monday for voting in the November election.

Trump Motivating Puget Sound Voters In 2018: Patch Survey

We asked you to tell Patch who you're voting for (and against) in November. Here are the results of our election survey.

Victims In Deadly RV Crash From Snohomish County: WSP

A 6-year-old and an adult died and six others were injured in a horrific crash near Ellensburg Monday.

Patch 2018 Election Survey: What Are You Voting For?

There are just 69 days left until the Nov. 6 general election. Tell us how you're feeling about the issues and candidates.

'Yes! To Affordable Groceries' Still Backed By Soft Drink Heavies

The campaign to prevent soda taxes in Washington has raised $8 million, almost all from soft drink giants like Pepsi and Coca-Cola.

Inslee Responds After State Rep. Calls Reporters 'Dirty, Godless'

Matt Shea, a state House member from Spokane Valley, called the press "those dirty, godless, hateful people" at an event over the weekend.

Suspect In Racist Attack On Burien Mayor Turns Self In

Mayor Jimmy Matta, Burien's first Latino mayor, said he was verbally and physically assaulted recently.

Wash. 'Carbon Tax' Initiative Likely Headed To Ballot

If approved, I-1631 would require "large emitters" to pay $15 per metric ton of carbon they release beginning on Jan. 1, 2020.

UW, WSU Coaches Highest Paid State Employees: Data

The state recently updated its database of state worker salaries. UW and WSU coaches are still the highest paid employees in the state.

Arlene's Flowers Case Sent Back To State Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court will not hear the case of a Richland florist who declined to serve a gay couple.

Hundreds Of New Laws Take Effect In Washington Today

From a ban on "lunch shaming" to creating a "Cesar Chavez Day", here's a look at some of the new Washington laws.

Bainbridge Island Plane Crash: 1 Person Still Missing

A man who was aboard the small plane was still missing Monday morning after his plane crash Sunday afternoon.

Big Soft Drink Corporations Funding WA 'Grocery Tax' I-1634

With I-1634, Pepsi, Coca Cola, Dr. Pepper, and Red Bull want to prevent cities from taxing sugary drinks like Seattle did in 2017.

State To Pay Ballot Postage For Whole State - Except King County

State government has allocated enough money to pay postage for all primary and general election ballots in 2018.

Murray Co-Sponsors Opioid Crisis Bill

A recent analysis by Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) found that opioid abuse cost the state $9 billion in 2016.

No Poop In Puget Sound: New Sewage Law For Boaters

Starting next month, boats won't be able to dump treated or untreated sewage in Puget Sound.

Washington City Outlaws Sitting On Sidewalks

Sit on a sidewalk and you could get a $1,000 fine or 90 days in jail. The law would mainly affect homeless people.

Washington First In Nation To Protect Net Neutrality

Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill Monday making Washington the first state in the country to fight against federal rollback of net neutrality.

Inslee Vetoes Unpopular Public Records Exemption Bill

Gov. Jay Inslee vetoed a bill that would have exempted Legislature members from public records requests.

Bump Stock Ban In Washington: Senate Approves Measure

Both chambers of the Legislature have now passed a ban on bump stocks in Washington.

State Lawmakers Race To Shield Selves From Open Records Law

Without a public hearing, state lawmakers are rushing to pass a law Friday exempting themselves from the state open records law.

Laws To Restrict AR-15 Rifles In Wash. Languish In Senate

One bill would've raised the age to buy an AR-15 style rifle from 18 to 21. The other would ban assault rifles outright.

WA Senate Votes To Abolish Death Penalty

In a bipartisan vote, the Washington state Senate voted 26 to 22 Wednesday to end the state's death penalty.

AG Bob Ferguson Might Sue Zinke Over Offshore Drilling

Ferguson wants Washington removed from a plan to open the Pacific Coast to offshore oil and gas drilling.

Sea-Tac Breaks Passenger Record In 2017

A new report has revealed that the airport contributed $22.5 Billion to the local economy.

Sasquatch License Plate Would Help Fund WA State Parks

State Sen. Ann Rivers is back this year with another Sasquatch-related bill.