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Months after finding that the newly drawn legislative district boundaries near Yakima violated the Voting Rights Act, a federal judge has now decided what those district boundaries should look like.
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The U.S. Army wants to install filters to help clean up contaminated well water in Central Washington. First, people need to fill out specific paperwork.
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Federal, state and regional officials are worried about Washington state’s snowpack in the Olympics and Cascades
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A common type of pesticide can harm fish for generations after just days of exposure. That's according to a new study. And researchers say It could also be a problem for people.
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Washington's legislature has adjourned for the year, with lawmakers scoring wins on many big issues. But several priorities for Democrats stalled as a few Republican-backed voter initiatives took center stage during the short 60-day session.
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Golden eagle feathers are sacred in many cultures. The Yakama Nation aviary is now home to a 1-year old golden eagle. That’s a big deal because it’s hard to get those feathers legally from the federally protected birds.
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Lead contamination is the main concern along popular rivershore and recreational sites
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Most of the bills lawmakers pass in Olympia include bipartisan support, but many Democrats are skeptical of, or outright oppose, these initiative measures. So why did Democrats join with Republicans to enact them?
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Three voter initiatives are on their way to becoming law after the Washington Legislature offered their final approval Monday, including another change to the state's rules around police car chases.
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Lawmakers are plowing ahead with three high-profile voter initiatives. The Legislature plans to take a final vote on the measures Monday, despite concerns from members of the Democratic majority.