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Damaged structures in the aftermath of the Spokane fires that began on Aug. 1. Some officials and consumer advocates fear the wildfire could lead to property insurance rate hikes and policy cancellations. (Photo courtesy of Spokane Valley Fire Department)
Washington wildfire home damage totals at least $188M, Ferguson says
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Monday asked President Donald Trump for tens of millions of dollars in federal aid to help communities recover from devastating wildfires this summer. Across the … more
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The courtroom in the Temple of Justice is pictured on Thursday, Feb. 19, in Olympia.
League of Women Voters of Washington interviews Washington state Supreme Court candidates
With a majority of state Supreme Court seats in play on the Nov. 3 ballot and controversial issues likely to come before the justices, the League of Women Voters of Washington (LWV) has created an … more
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The Washington Federation of State Employees largest unit of government workers approved a new two-year contract containing no general pay increase for thousands of workers. In late August, union members across the state, including about 100 in Olympia, held a midday informational picket to spotlight their demand for higher wages.
Washington state worker union OKs new contract with no pay hike
In a closely watched decision, Washington’s largest union of state government workers has ratified a new two-year contract that provides no pay raises but avoids takeaways on health care and other … more
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Former U.S. attorney for Western Washington and current state Attorney General Nick Brown answers a question during a debate between attorney general candidates hosted by The Chronicle in the TransAlta Commons at Centralia College on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024.
AG Nick Brown eyes utility costs, tort liability as 2027 legislative priorities
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown says rising utility costs and the state’s escalating liability expenses are emerging as priorities as his office develops its agenda for the 2027 Legislature, … more
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U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, speaks with constituents in Silverton.
All of Oregon’s congressional districts are considered safe this year. Here’s why
Political analysts don’t expect any of Oregon’s six congressional seats to change hands in the November election. The Cook Political Report, which analyzes congressional elections and … more
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Washington state Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove waves to the crowd during inauguration ceremonies at the Washington state Capitol, in Olympia, on Jan. 15, 2025.
Public lands commissioner calls on Legislature to approve, fund conservation of state forests
Washington Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove is dialing back his goal to protect 77,000 acres of older state forests from timber harvest even as he asks lawmakers to give him more tools to do … more
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Haley Ness collected a stack of internal communications and documents from her time working as a Lead Investigator in Washington's Adult Protective Services department until she was terminated from her job in 2024. Ness alleges that leadership was ignoring her requests for support in cases she handled in the job and printed out documents in order to have evidence that she was making these requests. ..In July 2026, Ness sent an email to stakeholders in APS and other state agencies calling out APS leadership and asking for accountability in what she alleges is insufficient care for the vulnerable population she served. She is seen here near her home in Puyallup, Washington, USA, on Thu., Sept. 10, 2026. While Ness worked at APS, from June 2022 to November 2024, she said she handled complex and high profile investigations in the abuse, neglect, and exploitation, of vulnerable adults, including cases with very aggressive perpetrators. She says leadership in APS ignored her requests related to these cases.
Washington is fighting to limit its duty to protect vulnerable adults
Starting in February 2020, investigators with Washington Adult Protective Services responded to nine reports about Raymond Bell, a 71-year-old man with dementia and no nearby family. Neighbors, … more
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The Washington state Capitol on Jan. 12, 2026.
With tax receipts flat, budget hurdles remain for Washington state leaders
The latest forecast of state tax collections released Friday did nothing to brighten Washington’s budget outlook. But it does predict the state’s new income tax will gross hundreds of … more
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Gluesenkamp Perez announces 2026 Bigleaf Maple Big Leaf Contest
On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, announced her fourth annual Bigleaf Maple Big Leaf Contest to encourage residents of Washington’s Third Congressional District to get out … more
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U.S. Marshals locate two “critically missing” children from Washington in Virginia
U.S. Marshals have recovered two “critically missing” children whose whereabouts have been unknown since they vanished from Redmond, Washington, in December 2023. In early August 2026, the … more
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New report outlines steps for growing Washington state economy
Washington can strengthen its economy by bringing greater discipline to state spending, creating a predictable and stable tax environment and reducing regulatory barriers to growth, according to a … more
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Attorney General Nick Brown greets legislators in the House chambers at the Washington state Capitol in Olympia on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
Childcare providers conspired with parents to scam taxpayers, documents show
In the wake of recent renewed media reports into allegations of potential daycare fraud in Washington, state officials are urging anyone with information to report claims to the office of Attorney … more
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A driver passes a Google data center campus in The Dalles, Oregon.
Data centers take center stage, spur mudslinging, in competitive Gorge-based Oregon House race
A Republican Wasco County Commissioner who helped usher in two decades of Google data center development in The Dalles is running campaign ads painting his Democratic opponent for an Oregon House … more
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Washington state toxicology labs see progress on backlog, but evidence delays continue
State toxicology labs are dealing with an enormous backlog of alcohol and drug test evidence that could delay or jeopardize DUI prosecutions, officials warn. The Washington State Patrol reported … more
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The expanded Joel Pritchard Building on the Washington state Capitol campus after a ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026.
‘Better than before’: Washington state reopens historic Capitol campus building
More than two years of construction and $131 million later, a historic building on the Washington state Capitol campus is reopening.  A cadre of top state officials cut the ribbon and … more
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Aberdeen police officers transport the suspect at the center of a two-hour stand-off via a Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife boat.
Two-hour stand-off in Grays Harbor County ends with suspect in custody
A 50-year-old transient, whose last listed address is in Olympia, is in custody as of Wednesday morning following a two-hour standoff Tuesday involving Aberdeen police officers and multiple assisting … more
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Seattle to ban AI grocery pricing amid warnings law could increase costs
An ordinance passed by the Seattle City Council will ban large grocery store chains from using customer data and AI to calculate individual pricing. Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson backs the plan and … more
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State Rep. Travis Couture, R-Allyn, answers a question during a Legislative Media Day at the Washington state Capitol on Thursday, Feb. 19, in Olympia.
Union urges Washington lawmakers to curb influencers amid daycare fraud coverage
Days after a social media post went viral detailing potential daycare fraud in the Seattle area, one of Washington’s public sector unions is calling on lawmakers to crack down on journalists … more
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Students at work in a math class. Oregon students' overall proficiency in key subjects grew by less than 1 percentage point on average from the previous school year, according to the state's most recent data.
Oregon students’ grasp of key subjects slowly grows, but still below pre-pandemic levels
Oregon students continued to make small gains in key subjects over the last year but still haven’t returned to pre-pandemic levels. They’re also not keeping pace with many of their peers … more
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Let’s Go Washington supporters hold a sign with the total number of signatures received for a petition, 511,408, outside the Washington Secretary of State’s office building in Tumwater on Thursday, July 2.
Voters to decide fate of state taxes this fall
This fall, voters in at least nine states will decide whether to cut, cap or raise taxes through ballot measures that will give them a direct hand in steering state tax policy in a conservative or … more
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