Washington’s proposed statewide payroll tax sparks backlash from tech industry and local leaders
Critics of a proposed statewide payroll tax in Washington — including CEOs, startup founders, and venture capitalists — warn ...
Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha could be recognized as WA state holidays
Two major Islamic holidays, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, could become state recognized holidays under a bill heading to Gov.
Washington athletics org's proposals to change trans-athlete policy would violate state law, official says
Washington's high school athletics organization is unable to enact proposals that would keep biological males from girls ...
MyNorthwest12m
‘Last governor was a wet noodle’: WA Rep. Jim Walsh praises Bob Ferguson’s budget rejection
Not agreeing or aligning with budget proposals from Washington's representatives or its senators, Gov. Bob Ferguson rejected ...
2025 NFL draft: Tennessee Titans to host Washington State WR Kyle Williams on Top 30 visit
The Tennessee Titans need to improve their receiving corps this offseason and will host a dynamic playmaker on a Top 30 visit ...
Washington school board fights 'radical' state education chief defying Trump's transgender athlete ban
Kennewick School Board officials Gabe Galbraith and Micah Valentine criticized state education chief Chris Reykdal for ...
Texas lawmakers in Washington split over Trump tariffs expected to impact state
The sweeping tariff plan President Donald Trump unveiled Wednesday drew mixed reactions from Texas lawmakers on Capitol Hill, ...
There are 3,028 billionaires in the world — here are the ones who call Washington state home
Don’t tell Bernie Sanders, but Forbes’ latest World’s Billionaires list for 2025 contains 3,028 names — up 247 from a year ...
The Columbian49m
Democrats weigh options as Gov. Ferguson rejects WA wealth tax
Washington Senate and House budget leaders say they are weighing several options as they prepare for a “major pivot” after Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Tuesday that neither version of the ope ...
March 31 was Transgender Day of Visibility: About the history and celebration in WA state
Each year, March 31 is marked as International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV), a day to recognize and celebrate ...
The Columbian1d
WA state Senate OKs gas tax hike and budget built on billions of new taxes
A divided Washington state Senate on Saturday approved a hike in the state’s gas tax and a two-year budget that hinges on ...
See Trump tariffs by country and why Washington is bracing for impact
President Donald Trump's tariff plan will mean higher prices for American consumers, U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell said.