The first week of the 2025 legislative session brought a new governor and a renewed effort to pass bills that have previously failed. Here's what you should know.

A Ferry County woman has been named to the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission. Lynn O’Connor, of Kettle Falls, was appointed by Gov. Jay Inslee to replace outgoing commissioner Molly Linville. It ...

Gov. Bob Ferguson suggested cutting 6% of the state’s budget to offset shortfalls, but lawmakers on both sides said fire suppression funds should not be touched ...

In addition to Dye’s bill, Sen. Matt Boehnke, R-Kennewick, has filed Senate Bill 5015 to limit the governor’s authority by ...

Sunny Jay went out the way he came in: mostly sunny. Though with some scattered shade. “I wish I lived in Jay Inslee’s version of Washington, full of puppies and rainbows,” quipped Republican state ...

In 2024, candidate Bob Ferguson promised to make the problems with Washington State Ferries a priority. He promised change.

As they were cheered from the gallery by friends and family and treated to a ukulele version of “America the Beautiful,” ...

Four searchlights shined glowing beams into the foggy sky, luring thousands of eventgoers dressed to the nines for the Governor's Inaugural Ball at the Capitol building Wednesday night. Electeds, ...

Ahead of the presidential inauguration, several other governors have ordered that flags be temporarily raised. On Wednesday, ...

After prolonged conflict, a new report recommends either eliminating or overhauling the traditional Washington Fish and ...

Outgoing Gov. Jay Inslee cautioned lawmakers one last time as the state's top chief on the dangers of Washington backsliding ...

Rep. Gloria Mendoza of Grandview spoke about Republican plans to reduce taxes on diapers and food, add more law enforcement ...