washington

People are still moving into Washington faster than they’re moving out, driving up the state’s population. But growth is down slightly from previous years.

Advocates and officials say a funding influx from state and federal programs is much needed but also worry agencies could be stretched thin putting all the money to use.

Many employers will be prohibited from discriminating against job applicants for using cannabis legally outside of the workplace, under a law Gov. Jay Inslee signed Tuesday.

Passed with an emergency clause on April 8, Washington state’s ban on the sale of assault weapons took effect immediately. A lawsuit followed moments later.

A group of a dozen state attorneys general, including Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum, is suing the Food and Drug Administration, alleging the federal agency is excessively regulating an abortion pill.