Michelle Caldier, state representative for the 26th Legislative District, has legally changed her name to Michelle Valdez following her recent marriage, she announced in a statement on Jan. 9. All ...

Big stars like Chris Pratt and Salma Hayek are choosing to own a piece of PNW farm life in Washington State over Hollywood. It's not hard to figure out why savvy celebrities own property in WA State.

A small gathering protested state taxes over the weekend outside the state Capitol building in Olympia. The group called it a “tax protest rally.” Washington Representative Jim Walsh was in attendance ...

MARGARET BRENNAN: We begin today with Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, who joins us this morning from Miami. Good morning to you, Mr. Secretary. SECRETARY OF STATE MARCO RUBIO: Good morning. Good ...

The following is the transcript of the interview with Secretary of State Marco Rubio that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Jan. 4, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: We begin today with ...

SEATTLE — Flu cases are spiking across the United States, with the CDC estimating that 81,000 people have been hospitalized this season alone. In Washington state, flu activity is listed as “moderate.

Washington State Parks is hosting its annual First Day Hikes later this week, and events will be held in more than 30 state parks in Washington. The outings are on Jan. 1, and the kickoff is a ...

A new WA State Law going into effect on January 1, 2026, will count previous DUI and negligent driving convictions on your record for longer than it used to be. If you have a driving under the ...

Washington state troopers stop and search drivers of color more often than white Washingtonians, new data shows. Washington State Patrol’s total traffic stops statewide dropped slightly in 2024, but ...

The Mental Health Project is a Seattle Times initiative focused on covering mental and behavioral health issues. It is funded by Ballmer Group, a national organization focused on economic mobility for ...

A Washington State Patrol trooper was hit and injured by a passing driver on state Route 512 in Pierce County Sunday morning. Washington State Patrol Courtesy A Washington State Patrol trooper was hit ...

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins warned Washington state agencies of a federal funding review over their alleged "weaponization" against ranchers in the state. Rollins sent a letter to Washington ...