Renovations continue at the Tacoma Main Library.
Washington Public Employees Association members see a 5% raise over two years as too little. The state’s largest federation of public sector unions ratified their agreements.
Cities can set minimum wages higher than the state. Seattle, SeaTac, Tukwila, Renton, Bellingham and Burien all will have higher wages in 2025.
A new forecast shows tightening revenue as the next session approaches.
About 14% of Washington residents carry delinquent debt, lower than the national average of 22%, according to a recent analysis…
Thousands of state workers are voting this week on a new two-year contract but not everyone agrees it’s the best…
A broad coalition of Washington educators, doctors, researchers and social justice advocates has launched a campaign to ban flavored nicotine…
With student absenteeism at record highs, more Washington districts are using a tool developed by researchers at Washington State University…
The candidates disagreed on land management and timber strategies as they compete for the job of running the state agency that oversees millions of acres of public land.
The two candidates for Washington governor clashed over abortion, public safety and who will be a better change agent. It’s the last time they are expected to meet before Election Day.
A 14-month investigation has led to charges against the political committee founded by businessman Brian Heywood for allegedly violating campaign…
Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program keeps growing, but its staff and resources do not, leaving applicants with delays…
Policies differ, but the goal remains the same: reduce distractions and get kids offline.
