Local advocates want Seattle to add “family and relationship structure” to city nondiscrimination law after recent West Coast wins.

Puget Sound Energy filed a three‑year plan asking regulators for big electric and gas increases across 2027–2029. Regulators will review the request while customers eye assistance options.

Gov. Bob Ferguson signed HB 2355 Monday, creating minimum‑wage, overtime and contract protections for nannies, housekeepers and other domestic workers statewide.

A Gig Harbor resident has formed an exploratory committee to study carving 'Peninsula County' out of Pierce County. Organizers say the constitutional path would require tens of thousands of validated signatures and legislative approval.

Bloomberg reports Boeing may announce about 500 737 MAX jets during President Trump’s March state visit to China. The potential order could accelerate Everett production and reshape Boeing’s delivery calendar.

Lawmakers advanced a bill this week that narrows Washington’s cookware lead law and hands testing and enforcement questions to state regulators, drawing sharp criticism from health advocates.

Nintendo asked a federal trade court for refunds and interest after the Supreme Court struck down IEEPA-based tariffs, joining hundreds of importers seeking relief.

Washington Commerce flagged a conflict after Tacoma Urban League leadership sought CRP dollars for a company tied to the CEO, prompting reviews and community concern.

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A Chelan County tort claim says Washington’s DOL left a "back door" in License eXpress that let fraudsters reroute and order replacement licenses, potentially exposing thousands.

SB 5105 would criminalize sexually explicit AI images of minors, widen charges for unconscious victims and extend the time prosecutors have to file charges.

Gov. Bob Ferguson canceled a parole order for Billy Van Court after reviewing ISRB records and a 2025 psychological assessment that flagged a high risk to reoffend.

The Washington House approved SB 5855 to bar opaque face coverings for law enforcement; the bill creates a private right of action and heads to Gov. Bob Ferguson. Supporters cite transparency; critics warn of legal and safety risks.