Washington Public Employees Association, which represents 5,300 state employees, asked Gov. Ferguson to veto a budget bill ...

I think this is about the sentiment that it shows toward police officers on the street: that we recognize that we’re way far behind and we need to get caught up,” said Thurston County Sheriff Derek ...

In a brooding speech made Thursday to fundraisers, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson blasted the Trump administration for its ...

Governor Bob Ferguson prepared to sign the state's budget, but Washington State University's (WSU) request for funding to expand its medical school was notably absent, drawing local ...

New WA laws allow unemployment for strikers, create grant for law enforcement hiring; while concerns remain, Spokane County ...

On the last day of the 2025 legislative session — and following months of intense debate — Washington state lawmakers passed a final operating budget. Legislators’ work may be done for the time being, ...