The acting chair of the Spokane County Democratic Party is facing a driving under the influence charge after he was arrested in early September, and now is being accused of violating a court order by continuing to use alcohol.
In a Saturday post on X, Gov. Bob Ferguson defended Washington state’s immigration policy amid threats of federal crackdowns on so-called sanctuary jurisdictions.
Washington will have $6.8 billion more to spend on roads and other transportation projects over the next four years, thanks to a gas tax increase and other fees.
Gov. Bob Ferguson does not anticipate calling lawmakers back to Olympia for a special session to address the state’s budget after an updated revenue forecast showed the state will bring in less money than lawmakers anticipated. However, he said Tuesday his office is “closely monitoring developments from the federal government that could force me to revisit that question.”
Washington’s Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is laying off 37 people at the start of July, part of a broader wave of state layoffs that could affect 1,000 jobs across state government.
WASHINGTON – As a candidate, President Donald Trump promised to end wars around the world – or at least end U.S. involvement in them – but the war between Israel and Iran that began last week has prompted a more complicated response from the American leader.
A bipartisan group of federal and state lawmakers is voicing concern over a provision tucked into the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that would restrict states from “limiting, restricting, or otherwise regulating” artificial intelligence for the next decade.
Jurisdictions in Spokane County will receive nearly $4.7 million as part of a multibillion-dollar settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, over their role in fueling the country’s opioid epidemic.
OLYMPIA – The Republican and Democratic leaders of the Washington House and Senate released a joint statement Sunday condemning political violence following the assassination and attempted assassination of two Minnesota legislators.
Former Washington state lawmaker Mark Mullet didn’t break any laws when he accepted contributions to his campaign for Issaquah mayor in December, a judge ruled Friday.