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Residents evacuate the city of Irpin, north of Kyiv, on March 10, 2022. - Russian forces on March 10, 2022, rolled their armored vehicles up to the northeastern edge of Kyiv, edging closer in their attempts to encircle the Ukrainian capital. Kyiv's northwest suburbs such as Irpin and Bucha have been enduring shellfire and bombardments for more than a week, prompting a mass evacuation effort. (Aris Messinis/AFP via Getty Images/TNS)
Beware of Fake Charity Organizations When Looking to Donate to Ukraine Efforts
OLYMPIA — Thinking about donating to charities or nonprofit organizations to support relief efforts in Ukraine? The Washington Secretary of State is encouraging everyone to research … more
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Washington Legislature Adjourns for Year, Passing $64 Billion Budget, $17 Billion Transportation Package
OLYMPIA — State lawmakers finished their work Thursday, passing the state budget on party lines and completing other important legislation. The Legislature adjourned for the year Thursday … more
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The Washington State Capitol building is pictured.
Emergency Powers Bill Dies in Late Night Debate
A bill that aimed to limit the governor’s emergency powers died in a late night debate on the floor of the Washington State Legislature just hours before the bill cutoff deadline. Critics … more
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Washington Nurse-to-Patient Ratio Bill Likely Dead in State Legislature
OLYMPIA — After a monthslong debate between hospitals and nursing unions, a bill that would have required hospitals to implement nurse-to-patient ratios died this week in the … more
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The Capital Building is seen Monday, January 8, 2018 in Olympia.
New Restrictions for Gun Magazines One Step Away From Being Law in Washington
OLYMPIA — Making, distributing or selling gun magazines with a capacity of more than 10 rounds is one step closer to being illegal in Washington. The state House of Representatives late … more
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The Washington State Capitol building in Olympia is pictured in this file photo.
Export Fuel Tax Out of Transportation Package After Concerns From Neighboring States
OLYMPIA — A $17 billion proposed transportation package in Washington that passed the state House Tuesday no longer includes a controversial fuel tax. The proposal, which would have put a … more
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The Capital Building is seen Monday, January 8, 2018 in Olympia.
Bill to Ban Guns at School Boards, Ballot Counting Centers Passes State Senate
OLYMPIA — Carrying guns and other weapons could soon become prohibited in Washington at schools, local government meetings and election-related facilities. The state Senate passed a bill … more
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Washington Bill Would Require Pharmacies to Translate Prescription Information
A bill that would require  pharmacies across Washington  to translate medical information, such as prescription bottle directions, passed out of  committee this week and is awaiting a … more
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Photos of the Washington state House and Senate floors were in place inside the state Capitol amid COVID-19 restrictions preventing access in January.
With COVID Cases Dropping, Public Can Now Visit Washington Senate Galleries on a Limited Basis
OLYMPIA — Members of the public will soon be allowed in the galleries of the state Senate chambers during floor debate. As COVID-19 cases decline across Washington, the Senate Facilities and … more
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A motion-triggered camera captures members of the Profanity Peak Pack in northeastern Washington in June 2017.
Gray Wolves Ordered Back Onto Federal Endangered Species List, Majority of Washington Wolves Unaffected
Gray wolves throughout much of the United States, including the western two-thirds of Washington, were ordered back on the federal endangered species list Thursday. However, the majority of … more
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Thousands of People Have Been Reinfected With COVID-19 in Washington State, New Report Shows
Thousands of Washington residents have tested positive for COVID-19 after recovering from the virus, a new report from the Department of Health shows. The department considers a person to be … more
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Gov. Jay Inslee delivers his annual State of the State address in Olympia on Tuesday, Jan. 12.
Inslee Plans to Announce Next Week When Washington's Indoor Mask Mandate Will End
OLYMPIA — Washington is not lifting its indoor mask mandate just yet, but an end date is near, Gov. Jay Inslee said Wednesday. As other Democratic-led states, such as California and … more
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Amid Washington's Housing Crisis, Lawmakers Consider Allowing More Duplexes and Other Types of 'Middle Housing'
Single-family homes are as synonymous with Spokane as a summer stroll through Riverfront Park or the thundering cadence of Bloomsday runners in May. But is Spokane's affection for white-picket … more
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A pharmacist with Walgreens administers a first round of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in this file photo.
Certain Immunocompromised Patients Now Eligible to Get Fourth Dose of COVID Vaccine
Immunocompromised individuals, including transplant recipients and those in active cancer treatment, are eligible for a fourth dose of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. The Centers for Disease Control … more
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu tour a military gear exhibition before the annual meeting of the Defence Ministry board in Moscow on Dec. 21, 2021. (Mikhail Metzel/Sputnik/AFP via Getty Images/TNS)
Conflict Between Russia, Ukraine Could Have Ripple Effects on Farm Economy in Washington, U.S.
Farm economy experts are monitoring how tensions and a potential conflict between Russia and Ukraine could affect the economic landscape for U.S. growers. The two countries are major competitors … more
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Washington state Capitol
State Senate Passes Changes to Redistricting Process as House Approves Final Maps With Changes
OLYMPIA — Following chaotic, mostly secret final meetings of the Washington State Redistricting Commission, the state Legislature is looking to reform how redistricting is done in the … more
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The Washington State Capitol building in Olympia is pictured.
Fight Over Hospital Safe-Staffing Standard Continues in Legislature
OLYMPIA — A safe-staffing standard for hospitals is one step closer to becoming a reality in Washington state. A bill that would require hospitals to implement safe-staffing standards, … more
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A bird sits on a wire as the sun sets through wildfire smoke in 2020.
WSU Study Finds Air Pollution, Brought on by Heat and Wildfires, Is Increasing in the West
On Aug. 24, 2020, 68% of the western United States experienced extreme levels of air pollution caused by wildfire smoke and rising heat, according to a newly published study from Washington State … more
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Salmon swim in a net pen in this file photo.
Proposed Salmon Habitat Rules Would Restrict Agricultural Uses in Washington
Advocates hope mandatory conservation of key habitat areas will help salmon runs recover, but opponents worry farmers will pay a price. House Bill 1838, to be known as the Lorraine Loomis Act in … more
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People who receive a COVID-19 vaccination will receive a card recording the date and type of vaccine.
Having a Fake COVID Vaccine Card Could Become a Crime in Washington, if Bill Passes Legislature
OLYMPIA — Possessing a fake COVID-19 vaccination card may soon be a crime. A bill being heard in the Legislature would make it a misdemeanor to knowingly display a fraudulent proof of … more
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