Gov. Jay Inslee announced lifting the order after seeing COVID-19 cases consistently decline for weeks.

To help more people of color enter the legal pot industry, some want the state to allow more cannabis stores to open. But in Olympia, the plan is a tough sell.

The process the state uses to redraw its political districts could get more transparent. But some say bigger changes are needed.

Agricultural workers and advocates aim to make workplaces safer while helping the environment.

Crosscut's bill tracker gives you an at-a-glance look at which bills are moving forward, failing or meeting roadblocks.

Tweaks aim to address police claims that the new laws were confusing, but families of police shooting victims say changes would roll back reforms.

If 'Twilight' is set in Washington, it should have been shot in Washington, legislators say.

These suckers might look like monsters to some, but there are many fascinating reasons for conserving the keystone species.

In attempting to deal with the housing shortage, the plan would specify types of multifamily housing cities must allow.

Lawmakers want to address the malicious posting of people's personal information, but First Amendment concerns complicate matters.

While politicians punt around immigration reforms, those affected say they're tired of telling their stories and want action. 

The budget asks for more than half a million to go to helping remove barriers for people in jail who are otherwise eligible to vote.

With immigration policy going nowhere, advocates and immigrants seize new ways to make progress.

Secretary of State Steve Hobbs outlined his plans to crack down on social media conspiracy theories, as well as what he thinks about the governor’s proposal to criminalize politicians who lie about...

Between students' pandemic burnout and financial concerns, school counselors are reevaluating how to help kids map out life after graduation.