Washington State

Lt. Gov. Denny Heck and others traveled to Victoria to set up an interparliamentary exchange with British Columbia, and make clear they’re not aligned with the president’s policies or rhetoric.

A new law set to take effect in 2029 will require repeat speeding offenders to install the devices in their vehicles.

The high court found that magazines that can hold over 10 rounds of ammunition aren't "arms" and therefore aren't protected by the Second Amendment.

Gov. Bob Ferguson signed the bill on Wednesday, it takes effect immediately and will not allow for hikes of more than 10% in a year.

They rejected a new contract last fall. They approved one in recent weeks, but lawmakers said it arrived too late to be funded in the budget.

Washington is poised to limit annual residential rent increases with legislation now headed to the governor’s desk.

The price for a Washington state Discover Pass would rise by $15 later this year, under a bill headed for Gov. Bob Ferguson’s desk.

The tax would also rise in the future to account for inflation. It’s part of a plan to raise $3.2 billion in new revenue over the next six years.

The Trump administration on Friday denied Washington’s request for federal disaster relief to recover from last year’s bomb cyclone that caused tens of millions of dollars in damage.

Washington’s wolf population is down for the first time since resident packs were confirmed to be returning to the state about 16 years ago, new figures show.