Washington bars many pre‑hire pot tests, but federal rules and safety carve‑outs mean some jobs still face screening. Here’s what the law actually does.

Washington Attorney General Nick Brown asked regulators to reject a settlement that would phase in multi‑year gas rate increases, saying it favors investors over households.

Tacoma has paused hiring and promotions across general government roles through the end of 2026 as leaders work to reshape the next biennial budget.

New research finds Seattle’s per-delivery minimum doubled base pay but left monthly driver earnings largely unchanged.

A nude woman briefly appears behind a remote councilmember during Orting's April 1 meeting; the recording was posted to the city's Facebook page and later pulled.

A PAC sued after the Secretary of State rejected a referendum to overturn Washington's 9.9% "millionaires" tax, asking the state Supreme Court to weigh in.

Governor Bob Ferguson signed a bill steering stadium sales tax revenue to Pioneer Square and the International District to support small businesses and building repairs.

Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Washington will join WHO’s GOARN to secure faster outbreak alerts and technical support as federal policy shifts. The move links the state directly to international disease‑response networks.

Puyallup is moving its police headquarters to leased space on South Hill. Officials say emergency response continues; a ribbon‑cutting is scheduled for April 9.

Novartis and AbbVie sued Washington after Gov. Bob Ferguson signed SB 5981, arguing the 340B transparency law will cause steep losses and legal conflict.

Ferguson signed a Washington operating budget that pairs aid for low‑income households with agency cuts and a $1 billion draw from reserves.

Thurston and Pierce sheriffs say SB 5974 hands state officials the power to unseat decertified sheriffs, tightening qualifications and raising constitutional and budget questions for counties.

Tacoma’s City Council approved Hyun Kim’s contract and set his salary at $358,363.20 — higher than Washington’s governor and near the top of the city’s posted pay range.