The new law, passed unanimously by the Seattle City Council last month, prohibits police use of tear gas, flashbangs and similar weapons.
The state argues the new regulations undermine "Washington’s right to keep its rivers, lakes and coastal waters clean."
A letter sent Monday calls on the federal government to immediately withdraw forces deployed to several major cities.
City Council has outlined how they intend to spend the money generated by the JumpStart Seattle plan to tax the city's largest businesses.
In the coming weeks, King County residents will cast votes for dozens of offices up for election this year. Get a head start here.
Claims have been filed against Seattle, King County and the state for 12 people who were hurt or killed in protests over the past six weeks.
If the restraining order is granted, the Trump administration would have to halt its plan to revoke visas from international students.
Under Durkan's latest plan, 911 dispatch, parking enforcement, the OPA and the OEM would move outside the police department in 2021.
One group contends the North Cascades could support more than 700 grizzly bears over 9,000 square miles of habitat.
The Trump administration has set a rule revoking student visas if classes are held remotely, in an attempt to force in-person classes.
If the councilmembers follow through on their pledges of support, a veto-proof majority now favors cutting Seattle's police budget in half.
Decriminalize Seattle and King County Equity Now have outlined a four-point proposal to redirect police funding to community-led groups.
The governor said new rules requiring businesses to enforce face coverings are key to keeping the state from reverting to previous phases.
Reservations are now open for covered rentals at nearly three dozen Washington state parks, officials announced Tuesday.
Gov. Inslee took time Tuesday to denounce comments made by his cousin, a King County detective accused of posting offensive messages online.
Thousands of Washington businesses and organizations received forgivable loans, valued up to $10 million, during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Department of the Interior had planned to bring bears into northern Washington, but scrapped that plan due to community concerns.
The move comes just two years after city council passed and then quickly repealed the similar head tax. Here's why this tax is different.
A longtime King County Sheriff's Office detective is on administrative leave pending an investigation into his behavior on social media.
Here's a look at which Seattle businesses and organizations received PPP loans from the United States to stay afloat during the pandemic.
The proposal would see 911 dispatchers sending medics and mental health professionals instead of police officers in many scenarios.
The Supreme Court has unanimously sided with Washington and Colorado in the 'faithless electors' case.
Five Asian giant hornets have been found in Whatcom County since last winter.
Tuesday, businesses across Washington will be required to forbid customers who do not wear masks, or face fines or other enforcement.
Police have established an "exclusion zone" around the former CHOP, leading to new clashes between demonstrators and officers in riot gear.
The council president said unprecedented, concurrent crises demand attention over the "public airing of issues" between elected officials.
The yearly "snapshot" count in January found 11,751 people experiencing homelessness in Seattle and King County.
More Washingtonians have now completed the 2020 census than the 2010 census, here's why that matters.
An Anytime Fitness in Yakima County faces fines of nearly $10,000 after the state said it reopened in defiance of the governor's order.
Police teams moved through Cal Anderson Park and East Pine Street Wednesday morning, clearing the blocks around the East Precinct.
Durkan sent a letter to the council president Tuesday asking for a formal investigation and potential discipline, including expulsion.
Twitch, an Amazon-owned streaming platform, has banned the president's account for violating their 'hateful conduct' policies.
City crews were poised to dismantle barriers surrounding the protest zone Friday morning, before meeting resistance from demonstrators.
During a budget meeting on Wednesday, city councilmembers learned of skyrocketing overtime pay recorded over the first 12 days of protests.
A letter signed by several community organizations urges Seattle to make major changes to how it handles minor offenses.
The Seattle Police Department is planning a return to the East Precinct, citing recent shootings on Capitol Hill.
The council has voted to repeal two loitering ordinances, which they say had racist origins and disproportionately targeted minorities.
About 60 percent of U.S. households have responded so far to the census, which determines funding amounts for crucial public services.
Councilmember Lewis is introducing a capital gains tax which would raise millions to help address Seattle's housing crisis.
The council is debating two payroll taxes that would each raise hundreds of millions for social services.