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WA’s new resident portal promises easier access to state services

by Paul W. Taylor, Washington State Standard November 22, 2025 For Washington residents, getting help from state government could soon become easier and more secure, thanks...

Toll could be nearly $1M from vandalism in Washington state Capitol

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard November 21, 2025 Damage at the Washington state Capitol from vandalism last month could cost nearly $1 million. New estimates released...

WA Legislature to consider requiring union talks over government use of AI

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard November 20, 2025 Washington state lawmakers next year are set to again discuss whether public sector unions can bargain over...

Two WA state representatives will open district office in Okanogan County

by Monica Carrillo-Casas, Washington State Standard November 21, 2025 Representatives from northeast Washington’s 7th Legislative District are opening a district office in Tonasket next week. Reps. Hunter...

It’s an ace. Pickleball gets its own Washington license plate

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard November 19, 2025 Washington served up a new license plate Wednesday, honoring the state sport of pickleball. In the works for...

Washington State Considers Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote

SEATTLE, WA — A new political initiative in Washington state is drawing attention after an activist called for laws that would require voters to...

After fierce fight, WA lawmaker secures US House rebuke of fellow Democrat

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard November 18, 2025 Democratic U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington succeeded Tuesday in getting the House to publicly reprimand...

Seattle Police Searching for Missing 25-Year-Old Man

Seattle police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 25-year-old man named Thomas. According to the Seattle Police Department, Thomas was last...

What’s next with investing WA’s long-term care fund in stocks

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard November 17, 2025 Voters decided this month to allow payroll taxes collected for Washington’s new long-term care program to be...

WA’s new ban on medical debt in credit reports at risk of federal override

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard November 17, 2025 Just months after Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a Washington law to keep medical debt off consumers’ credit...

Residents in northwest WA town fear closure of ‘lifeline’ post office

by Sophia Gates, Washington State Standard November 15, 2025 This article was first published by Cascadia Daily News. GLACIER — For going on three decades, Patricia “Patty” Davis...

Boeing Delivers 18th KC-46A Pegasus Tanker to Travis Air Force Base

Washington State — Boeing marked another program milestone on Friday with the delivery of the 18th KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling tanker to Travis Air...

WA Legislature’s ‘Revenue Queen’ readies for 2026 tax battles

by Bill Lucia, Washington State Standard November 14, 2025 SEATTLE — Democratic state Sen. Noel Frame traces her interest in tax policy to her time as...

Seattle City Councilmembers Welcome Mayor-elect Katie Wilson, Praise Outgoing Mayor Bruce Harrell

SEATTLE — Seattle City Councilmembers offered congratulations to Mayor-elect Katie Wilson on Wednesday and extended their gratitude to outgoing Mayor Bruce Harrell, following Wilson’s...

Renton Transit Center to See Changes in 2028 as Metro Proposes Bus Route Updates

Washington 9th graders perform better with new program, but funding isn’t guaranteed

Feds allege over 400 noncitizens vote in WA; Hobbs disputes data

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