Why Washington state faces huge fallout from the Medicaid cuts in Trump’s megabill

By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard A rural central Washington hospital is warning of devastating consequences from the Medicaid cuts the Republican-led Congress passed last week. For years, Astria Health has worked to find a...

Washington state launches taxpayer-funded hate crime hotline

SEATTLE — Washington state has launched a pilot program for a hate crimes and bias incidents hotline in Clark, King, and Spokane counties. This initiative, which began this month, aims to provide an alternative way for residents to report hate...

Washington State ranked 5th in average VA home loan amount in Q1

Tanya Bradshe Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs | https://department.va.gov Tanya Bradshe Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs | https://department.va.gov With $509,531 in home loans issued, Washington State ranked fifth in average loan amount...

Seattle Storm sign recently-waived WNBA veteran, bolstering bench

Tiffany Mitchell has found a new home in Seattle. The 30-year-old WNBA veteran, who spent most of her career with the Indiana Fever — before stints with the Minnesota Lynx, Connecticut Sun, and Las Vegas Aces — has signed a rest-of-season contract...

Seattle Mariners vs. New York Yankees prediction, odds, best bets for MLB on Thursday

The New York Yankees will take on the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium tonight at 7:05 p.m. ET. Marcus Stroman will start for the Yankees, pitting him against Bryan Woo for the Mariners. Continue reading below to see why our experts have...

Lawsuit blames oil companies for Washington state woman’s 2021 heat wave death

(The Center Square) – In what appears to be a first-of-its-kind lawsuit, big oil companies – including ExxonMobil, Chevron, BP and Shell – are facing a climate change wrongful death lawsuit from the family of a Seattle woman. The lawsuit, filed in...

Washington state committee distances from drug use work group’s ‘buyers club’ suggestion

By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square Washington’s Substance Use Recovery Services Advisory Committee, or SURSAC, is distancing itself from recent recommendations made by a subset work group that included having the state set up a “buyers club”...

Seattle Reign sign Fishel from Chelsea on contract through 2029

Seattle Reign FC have completed the signing of USWNT forward on a multi-year deal, making her the longest-contracted player on the club's roster Getty Images SportWHAT HAPPENED Seattle Reign FC have announced the acquisition of USWNT forward Mia...

EXCLUSIVE: Antisemitic school board member wrote Washington State Human Rights Commission's resolution on antisemitism

Tran used her role to intentionally distort the definition of antisemitism and empower known anti-Israel extremists. An antisemitic member of Washington State’s Human Rights Commissioner Han Tran, also a Northshore School Board member, took it...

Innovation, Connection, and Resource Development: Member Highlights from FAC Net’s 2025 Opportunity Fund Awards

Editor’s note: This week’s blog features stories from Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network (FAC Net) members that were awarded grants, known as “Opportunity Fund” awards, to implement high-impact projects in their local communities. FAC Net...

Washington state households can’t afford basics, even if they’re not poor, report says

Jessica Fu / The Seattle Times (TNS) Over a quarter of households in Washington earn more than the federal poverty threshold but still struggle to afford necessities like housing, child care, transportation and more, according to a recent report...

Preservation work at 65 locations on Western Washington state highways begins July 14

21 mins ago 5 May of paving projects. (Courtesy WSDOT) Starting this summer, 65 locations on more than two dozen state highways in King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom and Island counties will receive repairs as part of a Washington State Department...

Seattle Storm bolster bench by signing Tiffany Mitchell

The day after their reserves collectively disappeared during an upset 93-83 loss to the Connecticut Sun, the Storm bolstered their bench and signed free agent Tiffany Mitchell. The 5-foot-9 guard played 16 games this season with the Las Vegas Aces...

The Ultimate First-Time Homebuyer Checklist for Washington State

Buying your first home is a major milestone, and in Washington State, the process can feel both exciting and overwhelming. Whether you’re eyeing a craftsman in Seattle or a suburban gem in Lakewood, preparation is key. This first-time homebuyer...

High costs may force Washington state ferry electrification program off course

Jerry Cornfield / Washington State Standard Washington aspires for its largest-in-the-nation fleet of passenger ferries to operate reliably and emission-free by 2050. To get there, the plan is to convert six existing vessels to hybrid-electric...

Seattle weather: Cloudy start to Thursday, sunshine in the afternoon

Commentary: Washington state Supreme Court hides the ball on state employee compensation offers

By Jason Mercier / Mountain States Policy Center In a shocking 8-1 ruling, the Washington Supreme Court has given its official blessing to a secretive process that allows the offers and counteroffers leading to more than a billion dollars in...

Seattle Mariners vs. New York Yankees: MLB prediction, picks, odds for Thursday

The New York Yankees will host the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium on Thursday. First pitch is at 7:05 p.m. ET. Marcus Stroman (1-1, 7.45 ERA) will start on the mound for the Yankees, while the Mariners will counter with Bryan Woo (8-4, 2.77...

Starters announced for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard

Sports Headline Sports Headline Major League Baseball’s leading vote-getter Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees will be joined in the AL All-Star lineup by MLB home run leader Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners, rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson of...

How Latinos in Washington state are coping with ICE crackdowns: ‘I don’t have time for therapy’

Alejandra Guzman-Mercado was just weeks away from graduating college – the first in her family to do so – when a judge denied her father’s request to remain in the United States and ordered his deportation. Now, two months later, Guzman-Mercado...