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Their endorsement of new stations outside the Chinatown-International District satisfied some neighborhood activists — but upset transit advocates.

The 7-2 decision, which reverses a lower court ruling, is the latest development in nearly a century of fights over how to structure the state tax system.

This week, the Council took steps to expand the pandemic-era benefit — and make it permanent.

The updated predictions come as Washington lawmakers draft a new two-year budget that funds schools, prisons, public lands and more.

Washington state isn’t pulling out of the Electronic Registration Information Center, but the impact might still be felt here.

Interpreter services are available but difficult to access. Lawmakers and advocates want to change that.

Servicios de interpretación están disponibles pero son de difícil acceso. Legisladores y defensores quieren cambiar esto.

A 'strange bedfellows' political alignment has brought together Democrats, Republicans, business, labor and others in search of a fix.

Under the Climate Commitment Act, the money will go toward funding climate solutions and investing in communities that face environmental injustice.

An expanded budget for the new suicide and mental health crisis line would support rapid-response teams and marketing efforts.

At the midpoint of the 2023 legislative session, here are the winners and losers so far.

While restrictions are being lifted and hospitals are no longer besieged, the pandemic's impact persists.

At-home sexual-assault kits are marketed as an option for survivors who may not report to law enforcement, but aren't admissible as evidence in court.

Senate Bill 5069 — one of several marijuana-related bills this legislative session — lays the groundwork for interstate trade.

A proposal that passed the Senate this week would boost privacy for people who are trans or queer, those escaping domestic violence, and refugees.