The standard deduction is higher on 2022 income tax returns, and income brackets also went up to account for inflation. Here's what to know.
Washington, and many other states, are navigating a surge in turnover among public workers and looking for ways to reverse the trend.
Sen. Patty Murray is the first woman to serve in the senior Senate leadership role, which is third in line to the presidency.
The George W. Bush Institute reviewed indicators in 100 populous metropolitan areas to identify communities where immigrants are thriving.
The minimum wage in four states will be $15 or higher in 2023, and Washington leads the pack. Here's what to know.
Since 2007, states across the U.S. have more than doubled annual pension contributions, often cutting funding for other programs to do so.
Across the U.S. are hundreds of military bases that are collectively home to over 1 million active-duty service members and their families.
The 2023-24 budget includes hundreds of millions for electric metro buses, affordable housing and community safety initiatives.
In Washington, a reported 39.7 percent of adults find inflation “very stressful” and 29.7 percent find it “moderately stressful.”
After securing a sixth term, Sen. Patty Murray was nominated Wednesday to serve as president pro tempore, third in line to the presidency.
The state ranks among the highest in the nation for governor salary.
Democratic Sen. Patty Murray is seeking a sixth term in Congress and held a commanding lead on election night.
King County will have a new top prosecutor for the first time in 15 years. Here's the first look at results on election night.
In Washington, the minimum wage was $14.49 an hour as of July 1, 2022, the highest among states.
Washington's pandemic state of emergency ended Monday, formally lifting the governor's remaining COVID-19 orders.
New polling among likely voters found abortion rights and high inflation were the two most important issues heading toward Election Day.
The newest WA Poll found voters on both sides haven't budged much on how they feel about the governor's recent job performance.
The National Shooting Sports Foundation estimates that Americans bought roughly 18.5 million firearms in 2021.
The state Supreme Court upheld the 2019 $57.2 million judgment against the tunnel contractor plus 12 percent interest.
A Washington man and his stepson were arrested Wednesday in Tacoma and accused of participating in the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol.
General election ballots will start arriving next Friday across Washington as the 2022 midterms enter the final stretch.
More than $100 million of the federal funds is earmarked to help repair hundreds of bridges in poor condition across the state.
According to NOAA, the number of gray whales is down nearly 40 percent from the 2015-16 peak.
Jill Biden is scheduled to attend three events Friday and Saturday, which will likely present traffic delays along some major routes.
Healy is the Coast Guard's largest vessel and America's only ship to reach the North Pole unaccompanied.
Work will begin next year to drastically expand electric vehicle charging stations in Washington and across the U.S.
The newly released budget proposal seeks to boost Seattle Fire's recruitment class by 50 percent next year.
The newly proposed levy would fund five new crisis care centers across the region and preserve hundreds of treatment beds.
Prosecutors said a Washington man hired to help process pandemic unemployment benefits made at least $130,000 through fraudulent claims.
Seattle Pacific Univeristy's LGBTQ-related employment policy has been a source of bitter division on the campus over the past two years
All remaining emergency orders related to COVID-19 will end late next month, along with vaccination requirements for certain workers.
How do I qualify? What do I need to do to get my loan relief? Here’s what you should know about Biden’s plan.
Expanded efforts to cut down the invasive species' population are proving successful, according to state wildlife officials.
State lawmakers will celebrate the opening of the newest section of the Eastrail system Wednesday and highlight new project funding.
Federal funds will help marine agencies in five Washington counties purchase new boats to better patrol recreational water areas.
A proposed Seattle Film Commission would be tasked with finding ways to attract more film and tv productions to the Emerald City.
A resolution approved Thursday requires Eyman to sell off his stake in his home to help pay millions in outstanding fines and debts.
Sen. Patty Murray's office said Washington could receive nearly twice as much funding from this year's Senate appropriations bills.
While abortion remains legal across Washington, the legislation bars Seattle police from assisting in investigations from out of state.
Council members voted unanimously Tuesday to create a new voluntary return program for unwanted guns and ammunition. Here's how it works.