The governor acted after receiving the recommendation of a scientific panel enlisted by Western states.
Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill that can waive some requirements for students who were on track before the pandemic.
A Senate bill takes aim at a state law requiring anyone seeking elected office to be a citizen.
The federal funds will go to fight COVID, aid renters and reopen shuttered schools and businesses.
The serial anti-tax initiative sponsor said he will abide the court’s order but denied he violated ‘any law.’
A citizen panel approved a 1.75% increase for executives, legislators and justices 17 months from now.
On Monday, area restaurants and certain entertainment venues may resume indoor service, the governor said.
There were no protests or arrests as troopers patrolled and the National Guard assumed a lower profile.
An 18-cent gas tax increase and a fee on carbon emissions would fund new roads and more.
At the start of an historic third term, the governor is charting a course out of the pandemic.
State lawmakers will work remotely as they tackle COVID-19, economic recovery, police reform and more.
An updated reopening plan for stores, restaurants and gatherings will be released next week.
An electoral college system, rather than a popular vote, could give more power to rural counties.
The anti-tax activist, accused of campaign violations, testified one last time in his bench trial.
They want to try to scaling back on occupancy before forcing an end to inside service.
In a lawsuit, the state accuses the prolific initiative promoter of getting kickbacks.
Asks residents to forego traditional holiday gatherings due to COVID-19
Election 2020
Statewide office roundup: Schools chief Reykdal in close contest; Secretary of State Wyman fends off challenge.
A King County judge says a law requiring more ballot boxes was an illegal unfunded mandate.
Justices unanimously agreed that voter-approved Initiative 976 is unconstitutional.
