Washington unemployment rate drops to 4.3 percent
The state's jobless rate has been setting new monthly lows since May, and that October's rate establishes the latest historic low for unemployment since comparable...
Washington state ends ‘racially biased’ death penalty
The ruling makes Washington the latest state to do away with capital punishment. The court was unanimous in its order that the eight people presently...
Want election results? On West Coast, patience is required VIEW
Ballots in Washington state will be mailed to voters next week. They must be postmarked — but not received — by or on Election Day....
Washington deemed fully compliant with REAL ID
Washington offers, but does not mandate, "enhanced" driver's licenses and IDs that require proof of U.S. citizenship and are valid under the federal law.
Washington task force on public records set to convene
Wednesday's inaugural meeting will address the issue of legislative records and lawmakers' assertion that they are not subject to the same disclosure rules that apply...
Another mutilated cat found, bringing number of cases to 13
The reward for information that leads to an arrest of the perpetrator has grown to $36,000.
Outside report into Washington state lawmaker’s conduct complete, investigation ongoing
Rep. Matt Manweller, a professor at Central Washington University, has been on paid leave from the school since December, when he was removed by House...