Washington's primary election results roll in • Washington State Standard

Washington's primary election has arrived. The top two vote-getters in each race will advance to the November election regardless of party.

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Incumbents ahead in three WA Supreme Court races • Washington State Standard

Washington state Supreme Court incumbents, including two new appointees of Gov. Bob Ferguson, were leading after early primary voting results were reported Tuesday night. And a King County judge appea...

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McKinney leads in race to replace WA Rep. Dan Newhouse in Congress • Washington State Standard

A Republican backed by President Donald Trump emerged Tuesday as the frontrunner in the central Washington race to succeed a retiring GOP congressman who voted to impeach the president.

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Live coverage: Washington's 2026 primary election • Washington State Standard

Washington's primary election has arrived. The top two vote-getters in each race will advance to the November election regardless of party.

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Live coverage: Washington's 2026 primary election • Washington State Standard

Washington's primary election has arrived. The top two vote-getters in each race will advance to the November election regardless of party.

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Live coverage: Washington's 2026 primary election • Washington State Standard

Washington's primary election has arrived. The top two vote-getters in each race will advance to the November election regardless of party.

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It’s primary election day in WA. Here’s what you need to know • Washington State Standard

Washington voters on Tuesday will start to winnow the competition in hundreds of local, state and federal races in this busy election cycle.

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Central WA farmland eyed for energy and data center projects • Washington State Standard

Klickitat County is covered by rolling hills of hay production, vineyards and grazing livestock. But the county, which is roughly the size of Delaware and has about 24,300 residents, is also an epicen...

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Fires destroy hundreds of structures in Spokane • Washington State Standard

Wildfires swept into Spokane on Saturday, burning hundreds of buildings in and around Washington’s second-largest city.About 700 structures, including homes, had been destroyed, according to an update...

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Fish and Wildlife Commission probe finds wrongdoing, doesn’t recommend punishment • Washington State Standard

An investigation found members of the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission flouted transparency laws and conflict of interest rules.

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Online prediction markets rile up state lawmakers • Washington State Standard

The escalating feud between states and online prediction markets was on full display at a summit of state lawmakers this week as legislators publicly scolded Kalshi and Polymarket, the two most promin...

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‘Truly dangerous’: Dry, windy forecast east of WA’s Cascades sparks dire wildfire warning • Washington State Standard

High winds in central and eastern Washington on Saturday could worsen large fires already burning in the region.  The National Weather Service issued a “Particularly Dangerous Situation” warning for A...

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As fires rage in the Pacific Northwest, leaders call all hands on deck • Washington State Standard

With dozens of large fires burning across the Pacific Northwest, and nearly 2 million acres burned already, state leaders are calling for firefighting reinforcements and bracing for a grueling August.

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Washington asking feds for $76M for flood damage to highways • Washington State Standard

Washington is seeking an estimated $76 million in federal reimbursements for repairs to highways damaged in December’s historic flooding.

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TSA shares passengers’ personal information with immigration enforcement, documents show • Washington State Standard

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has for more than a year used personal information airline passengers provide to the Transportation Security Administration for immigration enforcement, according...

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MultiCare, Premera reach deal to keep coverage for over 100K WA patients • Washington State Standard

MultiCare has agreed to keep charging Premera Blue Cross customers in-network rates after months of negotiations.

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More than 40 WA legislators make bipartisan plea for developmental disabilities program • Washington State Standard

A bipartisan group of Washington lawmakers is urging the state maintain a program considered vital among parents of children with developmental disabilities.

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WA to offer first-ever toll discount for lower-income motorists • Washington State Standard

Drivers with low incomes will soon be able to pay less to travel on two of Washington’s newest tolled roadways.

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​He fled gang violence. Now this ICE detainee tries to avoid deportation • Washington State Standard

Rudy Villeda Mejía entered the U.S. after he says he was kidnapped by a violent cartel in Mexico. Now he's fighting deportation.

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‘Government edit’? Two lawsuits challenge state’s description of WA income tax measure • Washington State Standard

Legal wrangling on the income tax initiative could reach the state’s high court before Washington voters consider it this November.

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Trump administration sustains defeat on vote-by-mail order in federal appeals court • Washington State Standard

A federal appeals court over the weekend denied the Trump administration’s request to resume a controversial plan forcing significant restrictions on vote-by-mail.

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Parents worry WA developmental disabilities program is about to get axed • Washington State Standard

Parents of children with developmental disabilities fear the unexpected and potentially imminent elimination of a Washington support program.

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States move to limit classroom screen time • Washington State Standard

After school cellphone bans passed many statehouses with bipartisan support in recent legislative sessions, state lawmakers are turning to legislation governing how long students should spend looking ...

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State AGs join legal fight against Trump’s wind farm freeze • Washington State Standard

A coalition of state attorneys general has joined a lawsuit seeking to end the Trump administration’s halt of onshore wind projects in the United States. Last week, 18 states and the District of Colum...

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$1M restoration from WA Capitol vandalism recommended • Washington State Standard

Washington could spend $1 million repairing damage from vandalism at the state Capitol last year under new recommendations.

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WA agency director out as Ferguson installs an interim leader • Washington State Standard

The director of Washington’s Department of Enterprise Services is out and the leader of another agency is in charge temporarily.

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Washington’s Board of Education proposes new high school graduation requirements • Washington State Standard

High school students in Washington may soon have more options to connect coursework with their career plans.

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WA sets another record with growing lawsuit costs • Washington State Standard

Washington’s payouts for government misconduct climbed to $537 million in the past year, as the sum continues to strain state finances.

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WA ordered to pay $118M in teacher pension skimming case; state appeals • Washington State Standard

A Washington judge has ordered the state to pay roughly $120 million to thousands of public school teachers for withholding pension interest.

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New effort underway to understand WA’s budget shortfalls • Washington State Standard

A new legislative effort began Monday to better understand what is causing Washington's annual budget shortfalls

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