The governor just signed a raft of climate legislation, helping to strengthen the backbone of his platform. 

Cultural differences, language barriers and a lack of social support can lead refugees and immigrants to feel isolated. The Tacoma Refugee Choir is helping them feel a sense of belonging.

The bill from Councilmember Lisa Herbold comes as she accuses opposing attorneys of "changing the terms of negotiation."

A new plan approved by the Legislature will soon provide free tuition to low income families — guaranteed.

At Crosscut Fest, some see a green future for the party.

A new Crosscut/Elway Poll finds that newcomers are more likely pro-Amazon, while longtime residents are more inclined to feel left behind. 

Airlines have agreed to cease transporting undocumented immigrants via the south Seattle airport. Observers worry that flights could shift to Everett.

Washington Democrats are getting heat for agreeing to include a last-minute tax bill in the state budget — before anyone had even seen it.

Is history about to repeat itself for the Democratic Party in Washington state?

But officials aren’t celebrating, pointing to the 11,199 people still living without permanent shelter and another study that shows the number may be higher.

A new class of lawmakers in Olympia made I-1000 a priority. Bluffing, brinkmanship and good timing helped get it passed.

A federal judge in Seattle said that asylum seekers should be granted a bond hearing after seven days. Then Attorney General William Barr weighed in.

Legislators narrowly beat the clock to pass a budget and changes to local school-district levies Sunday. They also passed I-1000, to reverse a ban on affirmative action. 

At WA's capitol, rushed budget votes and tight-lipped lawmakers have become a pattern. Some say the public loses.

City officials and the owner of the property are close to an agreement that could allow Seattle more time to salvage the historic venue.