The fine needs reviewed by the county attorney, commissioners, and be opened to public comment before becoming an ordinance. SKAMANIA COUNTY, Wash. — Washington’s backcountry is seeing a spike in unprepared...

Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” signed July 4, includes a one-year moratorium on Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood that took effect immediately. SEATTLE — Gov. Bob Ferguson said Wednesday that Washington...

Harborview has not announced specific program cuts, but affects could resemble the COVID-19 pandemic with high demand for doctors. SEATTLE — The head of Harborview Medical Center says sweeping federal cuts...

Thousands of tourists are pouring into the city — many of them bound for Alaska by cruise ship. SEATTLE — The Port of Seattle is in the middle of its busiest...

The legislation slashes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), cutting monthly benefits and imposing new work requirements. SEATTLE — Nearly 1 million Washingtonians who rely on food assistance each month could...

A local contract would have created over 1,300 jobs, expanded the state's apprenticeship pipeline, and reinvested millions into Washington's economy, CEO says. WHIDBEY ISLAND STATION, Wash. — A Washington-based shipbuilder says...

The measure would raise the city’s sales tax by one-tenth of a percent. SEATTLE — Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson is proposing a new sales tax increase aimed at expanding...

Mayor Bruce Harrell said he intends to sign the new legislation, which would go into effect in 30 days. SEATTLE — Seattle’s City Council has advanced an ordinance aimed at banning...