Washington doesn't require a "cooling off period" before state officials can take jobs to lobby their former colleagues. Why not?

The new PAC will join what could be a record-breaking money rush in favor of ‘good governance’ candidates.

Lessons for productive politics from the other side of the lake.

For 18 years Joint Base Lewis-McChord has played an essential role in a war that has been forgotten by many Americans. 

Wherever Rep. Ilhan Omar goes, layers of security follow. The freshman congresswoman’s visit to Washington state on Saturday was no exception.

The latest data show that while public school discipline rates have been trending downward statewide, disparities persist in who is being punished.

Starting Jan. 1, WA will provide paid family leave to new parents, as well as others with family medical emergencies.

A new fund will let cities and counties keep $51M in sales tax revenue for low-income housing construction and maintenance.

The state is reportedly the first in the nation to provide long-term care insurance, which will pay for up to a year of nursing care for the old and infirm.

The amendment was approved following a false story told by Sen. Tim Sheldon of an abduction in Mexico, implicating financial disclosure forms.

State treasurers are the latest group asking that Congress allow marijuana businesses to use bank accounts in states where sales are legal. 

In the last three weeks, Municipal Court Judge Ed McKenna has been removed from 10 times as many cases as all six of his colleagues.

The "menu" of options approved by legislators includes more backyard cottages, duplexes, triplexes everywhere and apartments near transit.

A new law will automatically enroll students who meet or exceed state standards in the classes. Advocates say it doesn’t go far enough.

A new Washington state law will remove and replace Electoral College members who go rogue. But the courts will get the final say.