The legislation slashes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), cutting monthly benefits and imposing new work ...

Washington state legislators had an action-packed 2025 session, leaving Gov. Bob Ferguson to sign loads of bills into law.

On May 20, 2025, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson took the final step toward implementing House Bill (HB) 1213 ’s expansion of the state’s paid family and medical leave program when he ...

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is increasing traffic enforcement along popular highways.Troopers are partnering with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission ...

WENATCHEE, Wash. — A Pewaukee native is on the run after police found his three daughters dead in Washington state. Wenatchee, Washington police said the mother of the three young girls ...

Here's what you should know about the bills that became law in Washington state today: HB 1102 This bill increases support and services for veterans.

Washington Republicans introduced a bill that would create the Washington Department of Government Efficiency (WADOGE) as a legislative agency overseen by a small board of elected lawmakers. House ...

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Registered drivers in Washington state automatically get renewal reminders in the mail with a notification that it’s almost time to update their tabs. Alternatively, you can also sign up for ...

Sponsored by Rep. Liz Berry, D-Seattle, this bill aims to close a significant loophole in the state's Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) program. Currently, nearly half of Washington workers face ...

RICHLAND, Wash. -- A Washington State Patrol trooper arrested for a fatal crash over the weekend has been placed on administrative leave.

At the time of its passage, Minnesota became the first state in the Midwest to enact a paid leave law. It joined 11 other states and Washington, D.C., with paid leave laws on the books.