Everett lawmakers back universal health care bill, introduced in Olympia
Proponents say providing health care for all is a “fundamental human right.” Opponents worry about the cost of implementing it.
Washington state Senate votes to officially adopt century-old nickname the "Evergreen State"
The Washington state Senate on Thursday, Feb. 6, passed a bill 49-0 that, if signed into law, would officially deem ...
Trump official's directive tying transportation grants to birth rates could hinder blue states
President Donald Trump's transportation secretary is instructing his department to prioritize projects for states with higher marriage or birth rates.
Why the Chiefs’ iconography should get the chop
Plus: A heartwarming story of sports unity, why we need Black History Month, self-driving vehicles and more.
Washington's Commitment To Commanders Name Again Being Challenged
A group of Native Americans continues to urge Washington owner Josh Harris to change the football team's name from Commanders back to its original Redskins.
Washburn University will get 'state-of-art' health facility. Here's what we know
During Washburn's 160 birthday celebration, university president JuliAnn Mazachek made an announcement about all ...
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Washington state proposes ban on cancer-linked chemicals in cosmetics
The Washington State Department of Ecology is proposing a ban on certain chemicals in cosmetics that have been linked to ...
Washington sees first whooping cough death in over a decade
Health officials have confirmed the first pertussis, also called whooping cough, death in Washington since 2011.
Washington Senate passes bill to make ‘Evergreen State’ nickname official
In a news release, Sen. Jeff Wilson (R-Longview) said he hopes the House will vote this time to make the state’s longtime ...
Health clinics face cuts, closures as Trump's funding fight ripples outside of Washington
A judge has blocked the funding freeze, but organizations say they are still unable to access money they urgently need to pay for salaries, utilities, supplies and other expenses.
36 Harborside residents would have 5 weeks to find a new home, records show
The seniors, some of whom are frail, have to move because the buyer for the bankrupt facility has said it will initially only ...
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Major Unions Sue DOGE to Block Musk Labor Department “Power Grab”
AFL-CIO and other major unions are suing Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in hopes of preventing the rogue agency from “raiding” the Department of Labor and gaining access to the ...