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Washington state cuts back economic development program amid criticism of innovation approach
Joseph Williams onstage at the GeekWire Awards last month, accepting the Public Policy Champion award. Williams found out ...
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Washington Governor Bob Ferguson Champions Legal Challenge Against President Trump's Tariff Policies
Governor Ferguson leads a coalition challenging Trump's tariffs, claiming they're illegal and economically harmful.
Washington State man detained by immigration agents at Seattle airport after family vacation
A Washington state man, who came to the United States from the Philippines as a young child and is a green card holder, was ...
Unemployment benefits now extended to workers who go on strike under new Washington state law
Workers who go on strike will be eligible for unemployment benefits in Washington - here's when the law takes effect, and ...
Washington state budget adds $9B in taxes, raising affordability concerns
With $9 billion in new taxes now part of the new state budget, people in Washington will be paying more for many essentials.
8 funding stories shaping the future of Washington state education
Transitional kindergarten students from Voyager Elementary (from left) Chloe Johnson, Ezra Croft and Joey Tian take a close-up look at a mushroom as they take a nature walk through Kopachuck State ...
The day the sky darkened: Mount St. Helens erupted in Washington State 45 years ago
On May 18, 1980, the United States experienced the deadliest and most destructive volcanic eruption in its history.
Why is Washington's gas tax increasing? When does the gas tax go up?
Washington's gas tax is one of the highest in the nation. It's going up again. On July 1, 2025, the state's gas tax will ...