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In an act of labor solidarity, scores of Democratic staffers in the Washington Legislature staged a “sick-out” Wednesday after a bill that would have allowed them to unionize failed to advance before a key cutoff deadline.

If America’s unions are dying, no one told labor leaders in Washington. The state ranks fifth in the nation for union membership. That strength also translates to political power. In recent years, organized labor has helped Democrats solidify one party rule. In turn, unions have notched a succession of legislative victories.

In response to recent reports about sexual harassment at the Washington state Capitol, a state Senate committee voted Tuesday night to require all…

Preparations for a state government shutdown are underway because Washington lawmakers haven’t agreed on a budget for the next two years.Unionized state…

This is the week undocumented students in Washington will become eligible for state college tuition aid. The Real Hope Act is just one of dozens of new…

The push is on to get a final budget deal in Olympia. Top legislative leaders met Thursday to see if they could bridge their final differences. Meanwhile,…

Licensed outdoor marijuana grows may be allowed in Washington after all.Staff at the state’s Liquor Control Board said Wednesday they’ve been persuaded by…

Oregon parents could soon find it harder to skip having their children immunized.The Oregon House Wednesday sent a measure to the governor that would add…

Former Democratic Congressman Jay Inslee declared victory shortly after Republican Rob McKenna conceded the race.