The amended measure mandates a less-severe punishment than previous versions and drops a requirement for pre-arrest substance-abuse services.

House Bill 1110 is one of several proposals this year intended to ease an affordability crisis across Washington due to a statewide shortage.

AG Bob Ferguson sued to prevent new restrictions on mifepristone, conflicting with a Texas judge's decision to revoke the drug's FDA approval.

Lawmakers are looking to invest revenue from the Climate Commitment Act in electric buses, ferries and more clean-energy projects around the state.

One-third of those who enroll in two-year colleges don't graduate, saying bureaucracy and a lack of support keep them from thriving.

Perhaps lawmakers' strongest action on firearms regulations to date, the proposal needs one more vote in the House before going to the desk of Gov. Inslee.

Some NHL players have rejected the tradition. But the Seattle Thunderbirds junior team (and many enthusiastic fans) embrace their LGBTQ+ community.

A $1.25 billion proposal on the special election ballot would open five on-demand mental health and addiction facilities and increase worker wages.

After decades of federal assimilation policies, $15 million in American Rescue Plan funding is helping construct affordable housing on their reservation.

The Washington governor announced Tuesday that he plans to stockpile 30,000 courses to hedge against a possible federal ban.

Community members met federal leaders to discuss opportunities for local businesses amid the pandemic and anti-Asian hate.

Advocates warn that the Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy needs to increase to match rising construction expenses.

The legislation aims to improve victim experiences and outcomes through better training and reviews of prosecutions.

Democratic lawmakers are celebrating last week's state Supreme Court ruling, but it's unclear where tax reform will go from here.

Some state lawmakers see the bitcoin industry’s growth as a good thing. Others, not so much.