The legislation would create a commission similar to those created by some states and cities in recent years to study reparations for slavery.

Lawmakers aim to attract physicians with these new proposals — but a medical organization says they’re missing the mark.

WashCOG published a report that found agencies and local governments in Washington State obstruct and delay public records ...

The ban on selling flavored e-cigarettes, also called vapes, and nicotine products, like menthol cigarettes, would begin July 1, 2027. The sale of nicotine pouches, like Zyn, to patrons under age 21 ...

With about four weeks left in the 2025 legislative session, many bills have been eliminated from consideration. During session, bills have to make progress through the legislative process, being heard ...

Tumwater High School student Isabella Martin served as a page last week in the Washington state House of Representatives. She was sponsored by Rep. Beth Doglio, D-Olympia. In the state of Washington ...

After being elected by the voters in their district in November, local representatives are in Olympia. This year's ...

Lea Rhodes was born on Oct. 12, 1938, in Stratton, Colorado, and was one of four children to Everett and Anna Joy. Dottie was ...

With the Washington state legislative session scheduled to adjourn one month from Thursday, lawmakers are getting down to the ...

Washington State Senate adopted a rule within its last four weeks of the Legislative Session to restrict members of the press ...

A bill that would have transferred ownership of the former Naselle Youth Camp to the Chinook Indian Nation has died in the Washington State Legislature, leaving supporters frustrated and the site's ...

OLYMPIA, Wash — The Washington State Senate failed to pass a bill to limit rent increases in 2024. The majority leader of the Washington state Senate said that may not happen until 2025.