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State officials have decided to push forward a voter-approved measure requiring annual background checks of pistol and semiautomatic rifle owners.

Democrats held a lead in three of Washington's closely contested state Senate races after the first ballot drop.

The polls are closed in Washington state. Check here for the latest results in the races for Congress, state Legislature and more.

Washington state revamped its K-12 funding system several years ago, but costs continue to rise. Here's what you need to know.

Although abortion rights are already codified in state law, Gov. Jay Inslee announced ‘sanctuary bills’ to protect patients and health care providers.

Since 2003, there has been bipartisan support among legislators to patch the state's mandatory-reporter law exemption.

From election fraud to QAnon, Chase — a recruit of former state Rep. Matt Shea — is trying to mainstream dangerous lies.

Washington already ranked among the strictest states for firearm laws before it passed additional gun control legislation this year. But advocates say there's still room for improvement.

As ballot counts roll in, check back here to see which candidates are leading this year's races for Congress, state Legislature and more.

With 14 years of political reporting under his belt, Joseph O'Sullivan plans to investigate the forces shaping WA government and hold the powerful accountable.

With President Joe Biden and national Democrats facing headwinds, WA state Senator Emily Randall and other incumbents are working hard to avoid a red wave.

Although already guaranteed by state law, abortion rights codified into WA’s constitution would be harder to undo.

Washington lawmakers passed a bill this legislative session to establish a low-interest student loan program.

The Legislature failed to allocate funding for the curriculum, placing the financial burden on Washington tribes and school districts.

A new law will require employers to post more pay and benefit information in job ads. A similar effort in Colorado is being met with mixed results.