The three-term Democrat is back at home on Bainbridge Island after vacating the governor’s mansion in January to its new occupant, Gov. Bob Ferguson. Inslee was paying attention on Thursday when ...

The atmosphere in Olympia feels different to Washington House Republican Leader Drew Stokesbary of Auburn, who credits ...

State lawmakers have been trying to make that happen for years now. In an attempt to sidestep the federal approval process, ...

Gov. Bob Ferguson is giving updates on the future of Washington’s ferries.Ferguson announced the hybrid conversion of two ...

As legislators look for ways to make up for an estimated $12 billion budget shortfall, the Washington state Senate passed a ...

The governor's office said it has identified a savings total of $3.9 billion so far, in conjunction with proposals made by ...

Democratic lawmakers are highlighting a plan to balance Washington's budget with no tax increases, arguing that deep cuts ...

LACEY, Wash. — State lawmakers may end a longtime bonus program for thousands of teachers in the state. Budget writers have been told to prepare for a $12 billion deficit over the next four years.

Seattle is set to host matches starting in mid-June 2026, and the conversion project will resume once the event is over.

Adhering to legal requirements, Inslee’s Book One budget assumes no new revenue and seeks to balance the deficit through $12 billion in cuts. The website emphasizes that this is not a final plan but ...

Washington state Governor Bob Ferguson on Thursday detailed ... in conjunction with proposals made by former Gov. Jay Inslee ...

Ferguson explained that the delay is part of a larger strategy to fully restore ferry service by this summer. Converting the ...