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A bag of heroin fentanyl pills, as seen on July 2, 2018. (U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration)
'It's Happening With Younger and Younger People': UW Expert Talks About Keeping Youth Safe Amid Rise in Fentanyl Use and Overdoses
With 27 years of work in the opioid addiction field, Caleb Banta-Green said he didn't think it could get as bad as today's big rise in fentanyl use. Fentanyl is killing people from accidental … more
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Washington's Remaining COVID-19 Emergency Orders to End on Oct. 31
Washington's 10 remaining COVID-19 emergency orders will be lifted by Oct. 31, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Thursday. "We've come a long way the past two years in developing the tools that allow us … more
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Steve Hobbs
Steve Hobbs Moves On in Secretary of State Race But Opponent Remains Too Close to Call
Who will be moving on to the general election in the secretary of state's race remained unclear Tuesday night. Democrat and incumbent Steve Hobbs will move forward, having received 41.2% of the … more
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Patty Murray, Tiffany Smiley Sail Through to November Election in U.S. Senate Race
Sen. Patty Murray will defend her seat in November against a former triage nurse and veterans advocate from Pasco who has the backing of the national Republican Party. Tiffany Smiley, 41, finished … more
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Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson
State Attorney General Bob Ferguson Announces Multi-State Deal Forgiving Millions of Dollars in Jewelry Debt for Military Members
Last week, Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Harris Jewelers, a national jewelry outlet, would provide over $1.5 million in debt relief and refunds to over 1,000 service … more
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Washington Hospital Leaders Call on State to Help With 'Unprecedented' Capacity Crisis
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Hospital Association is asking the state for help in addressing "unprecedented" capacity issues at hospitals. Many hospitals statewide, including most on the … more
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Tiffany Smiley
Incumbent Patty Murray, Republican Tiffany Smiley Likely to Emerge in 18-Candidate Race for U.S. Senate
For the top two candidates for one of Washington's U.S. Senate seats, bolstering the economy and handling record-high inflation are top priorities. But five-term Sen. Patty Murray and political … more
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Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs
Misinformation, Security of Elections on Secretary of State Candidates' Minds This Election
The security, transparency and misinformation surrounding the state's election system are all top of mind for candidates hoping to be Washington's next secretary of state. The race has drawn eight … more
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The Capital Building is seen Monday, January 8, 2018 in Olympia.
New Washington Laws: New Rules Take Effect in Areas Ranging From Guns to Pickleball to License Fees
OLYMPIA — Changes to gun regulations, new transportation fees and a new state sport are all among the changes Washington residents may soon see. Some of the bills the Legislature passed this … more
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Gov. Jay Inslee at a press conference in Seattle on Aug. 9, 2021 announcing a new vaccine requirement.
Inslee Makes COVID Vaccines a Permanent Requirement for Many State Employees
Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee has issued a directive making COVID-19 vaccines a permanent condition of employment for state workers in executive and small cabinet agencies, including … more
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A motion-triggered camera captures members of the Profanity Peak Pack in northeastern Washington in June 2017.
State Wildlife Commission Debates Wolf Rule in Charged Meeting
In a sometimes heated meeting Washington wildlife managers continued to debate last week whether or not to implement new wolf-livestock rules. While the commissioners won't vote on the proposed … more
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A car fuels up in Chehalis.
Inslee Declines Biden's Request to Cut Washington State Gas Tax
It looks like there will be no state gas tax holiday for Washingtonians despite President Joe Biden’s endorsement of the idea as part of his Wednesday ask that Congress suspend the 18.4 cents … more
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Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson is pictured in this file photo.
New Washington Task Force to Grapple With $2.7B in Organized Retail Theft
Washington state retailers lost $2.7 billion to organized retail crime in 2021, prompting Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson to assemble a retail crime theft task force. The task force … more
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Gov. Jay Inslee speaks last year.
COVID-19 Cases Rising in Washington, But Health Officials See 'Steady Course'
Following similar trends nationwide, COVID-19 case rates are rising in Washington. The statewide average of cases over the past seven days is 228  per 100,000 people, keeping Washington in … more
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As Pandemic Ends, State Works to Ensure Coverage to Those Who Might Lose Medicaid
As the pandemic erased jobs and suddenly left thousands of people without employer-sponsored health insurance coverage, many enrolled in the government's Medicaid program. Today, as the job market … more
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A daily limit of 15 razor clams dug near Ocean Park, Washington on Oct. 17, 2020.
WDFW Approves Nine Days of Razor Clam Digs to Close Out a Successful Season
Shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) confirmed the final round of razor clam digging can proceed as planned from April 29 to May 7 to wrap up a memorable … more
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President Joe Biden
Biden Makes First Trip to Washington Since Becoming President, Talking Climate Change and More on Earth Day
SEATTLE — It is the beginning of a "new day" in fighting climate change, President Joe Biden said on Friday, April 22 at an Earth Day event in Seattle. Biden's two-day West Coast tour neared … more
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Battle Ground Lake State Park
Washington State Parks Searches for Park Hosts
Washington State Parks is looking for parks hosts. Hosts volunteer at least 28 hours a week helping park aides, answering questions, explaining park rules and performing groundskeeping tasks, … more
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A pharmacist with Walgreens gives a man his first round of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in this file photo.
COVID-19 Vaccines Will Not be Required for School Entry in Washington State
The Washington State Board of Health has voted to not require COVID-19 vaccines  for children to attend schools and day cares. Earlier this year, the technical advisory group, made up of … more
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Fearing a Threat to Shellfish Industry, Washington Legislature Provides Funds for Kelp, Eelgrass Protection
SHELTON, Wash. — Bill Dewey walked through the Taylor Shellfish oyster FLUPSY — a floating upweller system used to grow shellfish in open water — in Oakland Bay on Tuesday … more
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