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On left, Annaleigh Wilson at Cashmere, WA Girls Track Championship. On right, a trans athlete competing in girls event, who won the finals.
Washington state family at center of fight over trans athletes heartened by federal probe
A family in East Wenatchee at the center of the controversy surrounding transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s sports says they are reenergized now that the federal government has … more
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A rendering shows the design of the new Western State Hospital, set to be completed between 2027 and 2029. (Image courtesy of HOK Architecture)
Construction picking up at new Washington state psychiatric hospital
Construction is ramping up at a new state psychiatric hospital as Washington works to meet continued demand for treatment of people accused of crimes. The state broke ground in October on the … more
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Gov. Bob Ferguson, at podium, goes to shake hands with state Sen. Noel Frame, D-Seattle, at the signing of a bill to make clergy mandatory reporters of child abuse and neglect, on May 2, 2025 in Olympia. At center is Mary Dispenza, a founding member of the Catholic Accountability Project. (Photo by Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard)
New law requires clergy in Washington state to report child abuse
Religious leaders in Washington will be required to report child abuse or neglect, even when it is disclosed in confession, under a new law signed by Gov. Bob Ferguson on Friday. … more
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Thurston County District 5 Commissioner Emily Clouse smiles during a swearing-in ceremony at The Atrium in Olympia on Tuesday, Dec. 17.
Thurston County commissioners deny legal representation for Commissioner Emily Clouse in recall petition appeal case
The Board of Thurston County Commissioners reaffirmed its previous decision when it voted 2-2 Wednesday to deny county legal representation for Commissioner Emily Clouse in a recall petition, which … more
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Soldier who carried injured elderly hiker at Mount Rainier to receive honor from American Red Cross
Troy May, an off-duty Airman 1st Class from Joint Base-Lewis McChord, will receive the “Call to Action Award” by the American Red Cross after rescuing a 79-year-old Tacoma hiker who … more
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Washington voters will consider amending the state constitution to change how payroll taxes collected for the state's long-term care program are invested. (Bill Lucia / Washington State Standard)
Decision on investing WA Cares tax dollars in stock market goes to ballot
Voters in Washington will be asked this fall to let the state make stock market investments with payroll taxes collected for its long-term care program. The Legislature has put a measure on the … more
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Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal
Title IX fight escalates as Washington state districts push back on gender identity policies
As public school officials file civil rights complaints against the state over its gender identity policies, some districts are mobilizing after the U.S. government announced a … more
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New Washington state law adds certification requirement for dementia care
Services for people with dementia at assisted living facilities will have to meet new state standards across Washington under a law Gov. Bob Ferguson signed on Wednesday.  Senate Bill 5337 … more
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The Port of Seattle's container ship terminals at the south end of Elliott Bay as seen from the top of the Columbia Center in Seattle.
Washington state ports await sharp drop in cargo as Trump’s tariff battle with China drags on
Western Washington’s ports are bracing for a deep slump later this month, as the president’s standoff with China over tariffs is expected to stifle the flow of goods. Port of Seattle … more
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Steam rises from Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad's 28-span trestle bridge between Mineral and Morton as firefighting efforts continue on Thursday, May 1.
Fire destroys Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad trestle bridge
Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad’s wooden trestle bridge between Mineral and Morton caught fire Wednesday night and collapsed on Thursday afternoon in a blaze investigators say was … more
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Feds launch Title IX investigation into Washington State Superintendent’s Office
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Justice have launched a formal investigation into the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction … more
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Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal
Feds launch Title IX investigation into Washington State Office of Superintendent Public Instruction
The U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Justice have launched a formal investigation into the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction over concerns that the … more
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Gov. Bob Ferguson speaks to lawmakers and other officials at the state Capitol on Jan. 15, 2025, during his inaugural address. Throughout the legislative session, Ferguson indicated he would support legislation to cap rent increases, but he never voiced public support for the bill. (Photo courtesy of Legislative Support Services)
Behind the scenes, Gov. Bob Ferguson backed bill to cap rent increases for months
State Sen. Yasmin Trudeau, one of the chief architects of legislation to cap rent hikes across Washington, says Gov. Bob Ferguson’s team has made clear to lawmakers since the second week of the … more
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From left: Thurston County Commissioner Wayne Fournier, Prosecuting Attorney Jon Tunheim, Commissioner Carolina Mejia, Prosecuting Attorney's Office Chief of Staff Christy Peters, Chair Tye Menser, and Commissioner Emily Clouse pose for a photo at the Tuesday, April 29, Board of County Commissioners meeting at The Atrium.
Thurston County honors recipient of bar association’s Local Hero Award
Christy Peters, the chief of staff of the Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, was honored by the Board of County Commissioners Tuesday for her recent Local Hero Award from the … more
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Two O Bee Credit Union staff members are pictured behind the counter.
O Bee Credit Union creates new scholarship for brewing and distilling students
O Bee Credit Union and South Puget Sound Community College have announced the O Bee Brewers & Distillers of Tomorrow Scholarship, a $50,000 endowment created to support South Puget Sound … more
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Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, looks through documents during the legislative session at the Washington state Capitol in Olympia on Friday, April 25.
Braun bill addresses transportation issues in rural school districts
The Washington state House of Representatives passed a bill Monday, April 14, that provides flexibility to schools struggling to fund transportation for their students. The Senate approved … more
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State Rep. Peter Abbarno, R-Centralia, speaks on the state House floor in this photo provided by House Republicans.
Abbarno bill signed into law, simplifies process to serve eviction notices
The Washington state Senate passed a bill unanimously on Thursday, April 3, that updates language in Washington state's Unlawful Detainer Act, which was first signed into law in 1890. House Bill … more
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Governor-elect Bob Ferguson sat down for an interview at Cafe Javasti in Maple Leaf to address questions about his political agenda, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, in Seattle.
Increasing use of emergency clause in bills has some Washington lawmakers worried
With Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson signing bills into law, critics of the overuse of emergency clauses in bills are watching to see if the governor uses his veto power to remove any of those … more
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Report: Washington state wealth tax would not cause 'mass exodus of millionaires'
A novel tax proposal out of Washington state could perform better than expected after a report published Monday disputed claims that higher rates would drive millionaires out of the area.  … more
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Members of the Washington Public Employees Association will go without a wage hike for a year. They turned down a contract last fall. They eventually ratified a new deal in March, lawmakers chose not to fund it in the budget. (Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard)
Thousands of Washington state workers lose out on wage hikes
Nearly 5,300 state government and community college employees in Washington won’t be getting a 3% pay raise in July when most other state workers will. That’s because those members … more
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