Washington State Fills Medicaid Gap for Planned Parenthood After Federal Cuts

SEATTLE, WA – Washington Governor Bob Ferguson announced on Wednesday that the state will cover the loss of Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood following a new federal law. This decision comes after President Donald Trump signed the “Big...

Washington State ranks 8th in total VA home loans during Q1

Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official websiteDenis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official website Washington ranked eighth in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 4,118 loans issued,...

Seattle woman arrested, charged in multiple bank robberies

SEATTLE - A 24-year-old woman has been arrested in a slew of bank robberies in the Seattle area, now charged with eight counts of first-degree robbery. Leena Chang, who was living in the University District, is accused of handing notes to bank...

Washington state Supreme Court reduces caseloads for public defenders

“The concern is not just about the money, it’s about justice itself. We’re talking about a system that could collapse under its own weight.” In a sweeping move aimed at addressing what it called a "crisis" in Washington state's public defense...

B.C. border crossings to Washington state continue to tank

Summer is usually a busy time for British Columbians who enjoy driving down to the U.S., but visits to Washington state from B.C. have continued to drop, according to recent data. The Whatcom Council of Governments’ 2025 Changes in Border Volume...

People Can’t Wait to Move Out of the Fastest Shrinking City in Washington State

Washington State, in general, has been growing slowly, yet surely, year by year. With more and more people moving to Washington State from places like California, Texas, Arizona, as well as Idaho and Oregon, Washington keeps rising in population....

Seattle police who went to Jan. 6 still fighting to keep names hidden

SEATTLE — Attorneys for a Seattle man seeking the names of four police officers who attended the violent Jan. 6, 2021, Stop the Steal” rally at the nation’s Capitol are asking that they be held in contempt of court and sanctioned for refusing to...

Seattle Reign FC Signs Footballer Mia Fishel

Seattle Reign FC announced the signing of Mia Fishel to a multi-year contract through the 2029 season. The footballer’s father is Bermudian, part of the well known Bascome family that have produced multiple star athletes in football and cricket....

Washington State’s Revised Personnel File Law—Effective July 2025

On May 13, 2025, Washington State enacted Substitute House Bill (SHB) 1308, which goes into effect on July 27, 2025. This new law amends RCW 49.12.240 and 49.12.250, significantly changing employer’s obligations regarding employee access to...

Opici Wines & Spirits Announces Exclusive U.S. Partnership with Washington State’s Renowned House of Smith

July 10, 2025 (Glen Rock, NJ) — Opici Wines & Spirits, fourth-generation national importer, is thrilled to announce that it will exclusively represent Washington state’s House of Smith winery, founded and operated by visionary winemaker Charles...

Mystery after human toe is found in a gift box that was left at a Washington state park

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Slog AM: Washington State Has Lots of Old People, Ferguson Says He'll Fund Planned Parenthood After Federal Cuts, Whooping Cough Is Back

Silver Wave Alert: We hate kids in Washington. And we love old people. At least, that's what I'm inferring from this data about how older adults are outnumbering children in 24 Washington counties. While we still have more youths than elderly as a...

More ‘musical chairs’ as Washington state newspaper closes press

Brier Dudley / The Seattle Times (TNS) Over the fading rumble of The Spokesman-Review's production facility, Pete Negrola waxed philosophical about the loss of another newspaper press. Negrola, 63, began printing at 15 and is now the facility's...

Seattle-Centric Policing: Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes lays out new crime plan

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes is introducing Seattle-Centric Policing to address city-specific crime issues using data-driven strategies. SEATTLE - Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes is sharing his vision for the Seattle Police Department and the...

Washington state drought deepens and the summer forecast offers no respite

Conrad Swanson / The Seattle Times (TNS) There’s more to these pleasant, sunny days in Seattle than meets the eye. Yes, this is summer and it’s supposed to be hot and dry. But this year we’re much drier than normal and, fresh off major droughts in...

Seattle serial bank robber arrested, charged

Washington State University field day to cover latest tree fruit research

Published 2:15 pm Monday, July 7, 2025 The Sunrise Research Farm Field Day, hosted by Washington State University and the USDA Agricultural Research Service, is set for 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 24.The free event at the WSU site will...

Seattle Mariners squander Bryan Woo gem, lose 6-5 in 10 innings to Yankees

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 10: Bryan Woo #22 of the Seattle Mariners returns to the dugout during the game between the Seattle Mariners and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Thursday, July 10, 2025 in New York, New York. (Michael Urakami / MLB...

Seattle Reign FC add U.S. Women's National Team forward Mia Fishel in move from Chelsea FC

U.S. Women's National Team forward Mia Fishel has officially joined Seattle Reign FC in a permanent transfer from Chelsea, signing a long-term contract that extends through the 2029 season. SEATTLE - Seattle Reign FC made a significant splash on...

Science Under Schedule I: Inside Washington State University’s Cannabis Research Program

As cannabis education, interest, and innovation continues to gain traction in the country, research is still needed in a variety of avenues to keep up with the consumer demand. Institutions of higher education continue to prove to be instrumental...