Democratic budget writers in the House and Senate introduced their spending plan Sunday afternoon as lawmakers seek to maintain state services while contending with federal funding cuts and increased ...

Day on the Hill gave me an opportunity to learn about our legislative process and share my viewpoints with influential ...

After the historic tax increase in 2025 – the largest in state history – Washington families are being told once again that Olympia needs more money. The latest push includes calls for a state income ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. — More than 500 people marched to the Capitol Steps in Olympia on Thursday to support Washington’s immigrant communities and demand more protections from the Washington State ...

Washington state’s 2026 legislative session starts Monday. This short, 60-day session will include Democratic proposals about how the state can push back against federal immigration actions, a ...

WASHINGTON - If you are planning to travel in the state of Washington during the winter months, it is crucial to understand and comply with the state's tire and chain laws. Weather conditions can ...

Life comes at you fast sometimes, and in 2026 so does Mardi Gras. Mobile’s first parade rolls Jan. 30, Joe Cain Day comes up on Feb. 15 and Fat Tuesday follows on Feb. 17.

The Times editorial board analyzed Washington state legislators’ voting records on key issues in the 2025 session to try to answer a simple question: How much do their votes reflect their parties ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Wildfire Mitigation and Resiliency Standards Work Group presented its final report to the legislature in Olympia on Monday, addressing the pressing issue of wildfire prevention.

The state is facing a budget shortfall that’s poised to dominate the 2026 session, which begins Jan. 12. Data centers, vaccine safety, bridges hit by trucks, and the states mounting legal payouts are ...

British Airways has been unveiled as the first Founding Partner of Olympia, becoming the naming rights partner for its new music venue and theatre, and offering exclusive benefits to its Club members.

Residents of Olympia, Washington, rejected Proposition 1 on Tuesday, with 4,857 votes against and 3,821 for. The proposition would have codified the Workers' Bill of Rights Initiative, which sought to ...