A competing bill by state Sen. Jeff Holy, a Cheney Republican, would also create a $100 million law-enforcement-focused state ...

Although projected collections for the 2023-25 state budget rose by about $54 million from the November forecast, they ...

A former Olympia School District teacher accused of child molestation avoided a prison sentence on Friday by agreeing to a ...

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.

Sen. Noel Frame (D-Seattle) told the crowd she thought they would be “quite pleased” with the budget proposal, hinting tax increases on wealthy Washingtonians may be part of the plan. Governor Bob ...

In Olympia, hundreds gathered to support a bill limiting annual rent increases, advocating for affordable housing solutions.

Concerns over the future of veteran support programs extend beyond employment. Protesters also voiced fears about cuts to ...

As lawmakers prepare to negotiate a 2025-27 biennium budget, they are debating whether to introduce new taxes or to deeply ...

State economists forecast Washington will bring in more revenue over the next four years, but challenges still persist as ...

OLYMPIA — Jimi Hendrix, the Seattle-born guitarist, singer and songwriter widely celebrated as one of the most talented ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. — As Washington state budget writers work on proposals ... Several hundred state employees, teachers, and parents rallied on the Capitol steps Monday afternoon.