Three programs — paid family and medical leave, unemployment insurance and workers' compensation — all are quietly facing ...

Olympia, Washington considers groundbreaking ordinance to protect polyamorous relationships from housing and workplace ...

The council hopes to vote on the ordinance on Feb. 10, to coincide with Valentine's Day the following Saturday.

A small gathering protested state taxes over the weekend outside the state Capitol building in Olympia. The group called it a “tax protest rally.” Washington Representative Jim Walsh was in attendance ...

Washington legislators convened in Olympia last week for the 2026 Legislation Preview, highlighting priorities ahead of the ...

Olympia blends the cultural heart of Washington State with the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. As the state capital, it’s home to the grand Washington State Capitol building and a lively ...

A House committee heard arguments from both supporters and opponents of the bill on Wednesday morning in Olympia.

Gov. Bob Ferguson is pushing a proposed millionaire tax he says could generate more than $3 billion a year to support ...

Here’s a look at several high-impact bills that are likely to be considered in Olympia over the coming weeks.