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Small family farms struggling to navigate cap-and-invest regulations say the Department of Ecology hasn’t done enough outreach or education.

Check to see the finalized count for which candidates lead in statewide, congressional and legislative races, including the governor's race.

A WA working group is researching how to replicate the system, which provides prescription fentanyl and heroin equivalents to help reduce overdoses.

In Washington cities, delays for some records requests are months long, while fees in Oregon and Idaho can be hundreds — even thousands — of dollars.

At Skagit Valley College, peers lead support services for those dealing with substance-use disorders, becoming an example to schools statewide.

State officials say it would significantly slow plans to grow the fleet if they were to switch now from hybrid boats to the less eco-friendly option.

Officials say a long waitlist for the state-run academy is causing hiring delays while county jails struggle with understaffing.

Lawmakers addressed guns and the environment, but housing was left behind. Also, the deaths of rideshare drivers leads to requests for more aid.

SB 5462 would require state curricula to teach the perspectives and experiences of historically marginalized groups.

Yet lawmakers failed to advance most housing initiatives. From AI task forces to child marriage, here is how some standout bills fared.

A bill to switch from diesel vehicles — plus $50M from cap-and-trade revenue — passed out of the Legislature, but did not offer a timeline.

Proposals concerning rent stabilization and increased housing density died this time, in contrast to 2023’s “year of housing” when 10 passed.

The proposal failed over a debate about the curriculum, its development and inclusivity.

A batch of regulations are likely headed to Gov. Inslee’s desk – including one that would require reporting lost or stolen firearms within 24 hours.