A proposed state law would bar Tacoma from enforcing certain camping bans unless officials can show accessible shelter was available at the time, creating legal and logistical questions.

Ferguson says he'll back a millionaires' tax only if a large share of revenue is returned to Washington families and small businesses as the Senate advances the bill.

A Washington bill would route many late‑filed tort claims into arbitration first, pitting cash‑strapped counties against survivor advocates over transparency and costs.

Newly released DOJ documents place LinkedIn co‑founder Reid Hoffman at the center of scheduling emails, gift logistics and fundraising threads tied to Jeffrey Epstein. Watchdog groups and investors are pressing Microsoft for answers.

Four Democrats are vying for the open 32nd District state House seat after Rep. Cindy Ryu launched a Senate bid; endorsements and fundraising are shaping the primary.

Seattle’s City Council introduced a one‑year emergency moratorium to block new or expanded detention centers and jails while it rewrites zoning rules. Hearings are scheduled soon.

King County’s new executive order bars ICE from nonpublic county sites, dedicates $2M for immigrant aid and orders airport camera upgrades as the World Cup approaches.

Gov. Bob Ferguson said the House cleared a bill that would make possession of police‑style badges by civilians a gross misdemeanor amid rising impersonation incidents.

Ballots in Pierce County's special election are due by 8 p.m. tonight. Find where to drop off your ballot and avoid mail delays.

Lynnwood’s mayor and police chief posted a joint message after reported ICE activity, urging residents to call 911 for suspicious unmarked vehicles while reaffirming state law protections.

Tacoma City Council confirmed Patti Jackson as police chief, effective Feb. 9, 2026. Jackson moves from a year as interim into a role focused on staffing and modernization.

Everett is considering an ordinance that would criminalize unpermitted food stands and let police seize carts. Backers cite a surge in complaints and food‑safety risks.

Rep. Marilyn Strickland secured $8.165M in FY26 federal funds for 12 South Sound projects, from an Interurban Trail fix to fire engines and a fairgrounds emergency center.