The 2026 legislative session starts on Monday in Olympia, where taxes, spending and cuts will be a big source of debate to ...

Senate Bill 5926 prefiled by Sen. Lisa Wellman, D-Mercer Island, would expand public records exemption for personal information of family home child care providers to all licensed or certified child ...

Governor Bob Ferguson's proposed supplemental operating budget is sparking discussions on both sides of the aisle in Olympia.

Republican U.S. Rep. Michael Baumgartner and Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson both agree the federal government shutdown has gone on too long.