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The Washington State Capitol or Legislative Building in Olympia is the home of the government of the state of Washington.

Washington’s latest budget outlook shows another $845M dent in state revenue

The Washington State Capitol or Legislative Building in Olympia is the home of the government of the state of Washington.

March 19, 2025, 7:43am Latest News

Washington lawmakers have been waiting on a new set of state revenue estimates as they put the final touches on budget proposals expected next week. Read story

Innovative rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix, who grew up in Seattle, jokingly thumbs for a lift while waiting with his baggage at Heathrow Airport, London.

Ferguson, WA lawmakers honor Seattle-born guitar icon Jimi Hendrix with Medal of Merit

Innovative rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix, who grew up in Seattle, jokingly thumbs for a lift while waiting with his baggage at Heathrow Airport, London.

March 19, 2025, 7:40am Entertainment

Jimi Hendrix, the world-famous electric guitarist whose innovative style forever shaped the rock-music landscape, was posthumously honored with a Washington state Medal of Merit at the Capitol on Tuesday. Read story

Recalled Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s meals sold by Fred Meyer, Walmart, others might have wood

March 19, 2025, 7:38am Business

The latest not-food-in-your-food recall pulls Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s frozen meals from shelves at Walmart, Publix, Kroger, Kroger-owned chains and other grocers. Read story

Families sue 2 drivers after fatal Tri-Cities crashes. One was an off-duty WSP trooper

March 19, 2025, 7:36am Northwest

Two families devastated by separate fatal crashes on March 1 are suing the drivers believed responsible for the deaths. Read story

Gov. Bob Ferguson delivers his inaugural address after being sworn in Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia, Wash.

Ferguson aide resigned amid toxic workplace complaints, lawmakers say

Gov. Bob Ferguson delivers his inaugural address after being sworn in Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia, Wash.

March 18, 2025, 8:12am Northwest

Gov. Bob Ferguson’s legislative director resigned amid concerns about a toxic workplace allegedly fostered by a top gubernatorial aide, according to two Democratic state lawmakers who say they’ve heard such complaints. Read story

Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., speaks during a news conference on the Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO Act) on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Washington.

Democratic lawmakers warn of ‘all-out assault’ on Medicaid, though Trump says the program is safe

Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., speaks during a news conference on the Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO Act) on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Washington.

March 18, 2025, 8:12am Latest News

Billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid would have a devastating impact on the more than 1.8 million Washingtonians who rely on the program, particularly in rural and Eastern Washington, Sen. Patty Murray said during a news conference at the state Capitol Monday. Read story

Stafford Creek Corrections Center in Aberdeen.

Opening of new Washington juvenile detention center is delayed

Stafford Creek Corrections Center in Aberdeen.

March 18, 2025, 7:42am Courts & Crime

A new Washington state juvenile detention center meant to help address persistent overcrowding at an existing facility will open months later than anticipated due to difficulties in hiring staff. Read story

FILE - This is the Starbucks sign on Black Friday shoppers line at a Starbucks kiosk in the Walden Galleria in Buffalo, NY., Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J.

On the menu for Starbucks: DEI, layoffs, and its CEO’s corporate jet use

FILE - This is the Starbucks sign on Black Friday shoppers line at a Starbucks kiosk in the Walden Galleria in Buffalo, NY., Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J.

March 18, 2025, 7:39am Business

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol is focused on bringing the company back to its roots. During his first shareholders meeting last week he repeated two of the concepts guiding his changes: a simpler company, and feedback from customers and workers. Read story

Hundreds of people gathered at the Washington state Capitol on Monday to urge the Legislature to adopt progressive tax policies and not cut funds for public services and education in response to a projected budget deficit.

State workers blast Ferguson’s furlough plan, calling it a betrayal

Hundreds of people gathered at the Washington state Capitol on Monday to urge the Legislature to adopt progressive tax policies and not cut funds for public services and education in response to a projected budget deficit.

March 18, 2025, 7:38am Editor's Choice

Attorney General Bob Ferguson pledged to labor leaders in July 2023 that if elected governor, he’d have their back as he set about to change the culture of state government. Read story

Workers talk as construction continues on Stark Street Bridge on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Troutdale, Ore.

Electric vehicle owners don’t buy gas. Oregon among the states looking for other ways to pay for roads and bridges.

Workers talk as construction continues on Stark Street Bridge on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, in Troutdale, Ore.

March 18, 2025, 7:35am Latest News

The pothole outside Timothy Taylor’s home was so deep, he could hear the clunk of cars hitting it from inside his house. Read story