Michael Shepard leads Eamonn Collins by two votes in the 42nd LD primary, with 439 ballots still to count in Whatcom County.

Dan Strauss says one in four unsheltered Seattleites now lives in a car or RV — and the city has almost no programs built for them.

Frost-hit apple and cherry growers can now borrow up to $500,000 at 3.75% interest, but wildfires are piling on new pressure.

In Seattle, a group representing 455 Washington grocers says the ordinance is too broad.

Nilu Jenks and Julie Kang advanced from Seattle's District 5 primary, putting public safety and small businesses at the center of the November race.

A Washington fund reports 87% of participants remain stably housed a year later. Seattle lawmakers are deciding whether to bring the model to the city.

Mayor Katie Wilson reportedly asked Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes to resign days after the Bite of Seattle shooting. Assistant Chief Tyrone Davis is expected to step in.

Seattle leaders reversed a one-year delay and approved nearly $5 million to keep universal school meals on track this fall.

Patty Murray says ICE flew a Seattle contractor to Texas before a judge could weigh emergency relief. The case has quickly turned West Seattle into the center of the fight.

State officials say voters who haven't received their Aug. 4 ballot can print a replacement at VoteWA or request a mailed packet from their county.

A Ninth Circuit panel ruled that domestic violence witnessed by children can count as child abuse under federal immigration law. The decision denies an Oregon resident's bid to avoid deportation.

A new financial review widened Lynnwood’s budget gap, pushing leaders to weigh hiring freezes, steep departmental cuts and tapping tax capacity.

A Senate committee has opened a probe into Amazon after staff said they found evidence suggesting Chinese actors influenced parts of the marketplace, highlighting seller fraud risks and internal access gaps.