AG Wins $3.75M For Washingtonians Who Paid For TurboTax

More than 121,000 Washingtonians will receive restitution payments, all of whom paid for TurboTax when they were eligible for free filing.

Washington Secures $518 Million In Opioid Lawsuit

Under an agreement announced Tuesday, three of the nation's largest opioid distributors will pay the state $518 million.

50th Starbucks Store Joins Union As Movement Grows

Five stores voted in favor of unionization on Tuesday alone, and more than 250 Starbucks have filed to unionize.

Rallies To Protect Abortion Rights Announced For Seattle

A draft majority opinion suggests the Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe V. Wade. Here's how Washington is responding.

Inslee Rescinds COVID Orders For Licensing Offices, Public Meetings

The governor on Friday rolled back two emergency proclamations, setting the table for more normal operations at DMVs and public meetings.

WA REAL ID: Enforcement Begins In One Year

The Department of Homeland Security will begin enforcement for air travelers in 2023. Here's what to know.

WA Politicians Urge USDA To Purchase More Fish From Region

Murray, Cantwell, Kilmer and lawmakers from CA and OR pen letter reminding USDA to keep supporting local fishing and seafood processing.

​Praying Bremerton Coach Asking Supreme Court For His Job Back

After losing his coaching job and repeatedly losing in court, Joe Kennedy will take his arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday.

Rice Cooker Delays Biden's Seattle Departure

Airport officials said a suspicious package inside a vehicle, which delayed the president's trip from Auburn, ended up being a rice cooker.

Biden Signs Forest Protection Executive Order During Seattle Visit

While visiting Seattle's Seward Park, the president signed an order to restore national forests that have been burned by wildfires.

Seattle Launches New Deal-Inspired Income Program For Artists

The program also takes after a much older economic relief program: the New Deal-era Federal Project Number One.

Pierce Council Okays Safe Parking Facilities For The Homeless

Religious organizations, civic groups, and property owners may soon set aside parking spaces for people who are living out of their cars.

King County, Seattle Join Nationwide Citizenship Effort

More than 190,000 permanent residents in Washington are eligible for U.S. citizenship, and the majority live in the Seattle metro area.

WA Prosecutors Who Withhold Evidence Rarely Face Discipline

Legally and ethically, prosecutors are required to turn over evidence — even when it could hurt their case.

Property Tax Deadline Nears For King County Homeowners

The first half of property tax bills are due soon for owners who pay directly, but some help is available for those who need more time.

Washington AG Takes Hanford Workers’ Comp Law To Supreme Court

The law was designed to make it easier for workers to access their benefits, but was challenged by the federal government.

Several State Lawmakers Quitting, Say They Can't Afford To Serve

“That financial barrier is one of the biggest struggles for getting into public office,” Paros said.

Biden To Make First Trip To Washington As President For Earth Day

Biden has not visited the Evergreen State since 2019, before his election.

JUUL To Pay Washington $22.5M For Advertising Vapes To Minors

A successful suit against the JUUL means the company will have to pay Washington damages and change its advertising practices.

Facebook Did Not Take Down Congressional Candidate Culp's Page

Culp lost the 2020 gubernatorial race against Jay Inslee, and is now hoping to usurp Rep. Dan Newhouse.

Income Tax Deadline: What Last-Minute Washington Filers Need to Know

Tax day is fast approaching. Here are some tips to make it a little smoother.

DNR Launches Carbon Offset Project To Protect Washington Forests

The Department of Natural Resources says the program is the first of its kind in the nation, and will preserve over 10,000 acres of land.

Washingtonians Asked To Help Rename 18 Places With Derogatory Names

The 18 locales each feature a name that is now considered racist and sexist against indigenous women.

18 Sickened With Norovirus-Like Illnesses After Eating Oysters: DOH

The Department of Health is warning Washingtonians not to eat or serve raw oysters harvested from British Columbia until further notice.

Inslee Strikes Tax Exemption Through Partial Veto

One critic called the move an attempt to apply a "Seattle-centric, one-size-fits-all policy" to the statewide measure.

Seattle Begins Search For Permanent Police Chief

The mayor's office announced Thursday that the city would embark on a nationwide search for a permanent police chief in April.

WA Creates First-Ever Alert System For Missing Indigenous Women

The system, which received Gov. Jay Inslee's final approval Thursday, works similar to Amber or Silver Alerts.

Murray Urges Senate To Pass Restaurant Relief With COVID Relief Funds

"I feel very strongly we need to pass both bills, so why not get them both done together and as soon as possible," the senator said.

Rep. Kirsten Harris-Talley Will Not Seek Re-Election

In an op-ed, Harris-Talley (D-Seattle) cited frustration with police reform rollbacks and a "toxic work environment" in Olympia.

Seattle Ballot Initiative Would Create Social Housing Program

A ballot initiative effort would ask voters this fall to approve a plan to create publicly-owned affordable housing in Seattle.

Spike In Pot Shop Robberies A 'Massive Public Safety Crisis': LCB

"We could be approaching one [robbery] a day," said Liquor and Cannabis Board Chair ​David Postman.

Why Six Small WA Cities Left Thousands In Federal Relief Unclaimed

About $1.5 billion in federal COVID relief went to the state’s 39 counties.

Inslee Signs Transportation And Climate Bills

Lawmakers gathered in Mukilteo on Friday to celebrate the passage of new climate bills and the Move Ahead Washington infrastructure package.

WA Looks Back On 2021 Fire Season And Prepares For The Next

While fewer acres burned last year than in 2020, the total remained 125 percent higher than the 10-year average, a new report found.

Mobile Shower Program Launches In King County

A new mobile shower trailer will visit sites around Seattle and South King County to connect unhoused residents with basic hygiene services.

King County Tests New Recycling Program At 10 Grocery Stores

New bins are inside a handful of grocery stores around the region, allowing neighbors to drop off items that can't go in curbside recycling.

Washington COVID Testing, Treatment Sites Lose Federal Funding

Uninsured Washingtonians who need their booster should get theirs sooner, rather than later.

King County Looks To Expand SoDo Homeless Shelter

The proposed $66.5 million expansion would add capacity and 24/7 services to reach more people in Seattle's SoDo district.

Inslee Signs 3 Gun Bills Into Law

The governor signed several pieces of legislation Wednesday, including new restrictions on high-capacity magazines and "ghost guns."

With No Concrete Labor Deal, King County Explores Alternatives

Amid a prolonged labor dispute and major project delays, King County is considering standing up its own concrete manufacturing facilities.