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Roughly 100 state employees, most of whom are members of the Washington Federation of State Employees, lined Capitol Way in Olympia, Wash. on Aug. 31, 2026 to demand higher wages in their next two-year contract. (Photo by Aspen Ford/Washington State Standard)

Two WA public sector unions reach tentative deals on new contracts

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Washington state election officials encourage voters to return ballots via designated drop boxes to ensure they arrive in time to be counted. In the primary, the state tallied a higher number of ballots with late postmarks than prior years. (Photo by Donna Gordon Blankinship/Washington State Standard)

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Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal on Thursday discussed his request for nearly $2 billion in the next state budget. He is seen here testifying to a House committee in January. (Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)

Reykdal seeks $2B infusion for WA public schools in next budget

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Affordable Care Act insurance costs to rise steeply again in WA

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Hazardous waste management company hit with $1M Washington state fine

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The Temple of Justice in Olympia, where the state Supreme Court convenes. (Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)

Coming in November: A big election for WA’s Supreme Court

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Washington state Rep. Tarra Simmons discusses documents with her attorney, Doug McKinley, before testifying at a hearing in June 2026 on allegations she violated state ethics laws. (Photo by Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard)

Penalty for ethics violations rises to $52K for WA state Rep....

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Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs speaks about the importance of returning ballots early alongside U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, right, and leaders from the Seattle King County NAACP and the League of Women Voters of Snohomish County on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, in Seattle. (Photo by Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard)

Uncounted late ballots jump in WA as fears of Postal Service...

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Gov. Bob Ferguson seen during an event in June 2026. (Photo by Aspen Ford/Washington State Standard)

Ferguson won’t try to oust WA wildlife commissioners at center of...

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An election worker in Thurston County processes ballots on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, in Tumwater, Washington. (Photo by Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard)

WA officials decry Trump administration’s reported ramp-up in voter fraud investigations

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Roughly 100 state employees lined Capitol Way in Olympia, Wash. to demand higher wages in their next two-year contract. (Photo by Aspen Ford/Washington State Standard)

WA state workers stage walkout amid clash over pay demands

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The state Capitol in Olympia, Washington on Aug. 10, 2026

Developmental disabilities program for WA families to be cut, but not...

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Kent Police Department Welcomes New Officers and Corrections Officer

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