New Washington state rebate program will offer free e-bikes to some. Here’s who can qualify
The long-anticipated program is finally set to launch in April, WSDOT announced, offering rebates of up to $1,200 on electric ...
WA child-care advocates rally at state Capitol to push for changes to ‘shaky’ system
The child-care industry in Washington is struggling with both staffing shortages and high costs for care, advocates say. It’s ...
Lummi Nation member faces 10 years in prison after conviction for strangulation assault
A member of the Lummi Nation was convicted of assault by strangulation in the U.S. District Court in Seattle on Wednesday.
Seattle judge grants WA’s request to temporarily block Trump’s birthright citizenship order
U.S. District Court Judge John Coughenour’s ruling in the case brought by Washington and three other states is the first in ...
Suspect in custody after man stabbed during altercation near Bellingham winter shelter
A suspect is in custody after a man was stabbed three times near the Bellingham cold weather shelter in the 900 block of ...
A guide to immigrant rights and resources in WA state, for migrants, employers and allies
Mass deportations would impact Washington on a large scale, impacting communities and destabilizing multiple important economic sectors.
Long-serving Tri-Cities ‘old-style Republican’ lawmaker with an independent streak dies
Shirley Hankins, who represented the Tri-Cities in the Washington state Legislature for 24 years as a moderate Republican with an independent streak, died Monday. She was 93.
Could Seahawks split offensive-coordinator job (again)? Could Pete Carroll return to NFL?
Both possibilities are in play as Seattle, Las Vegas, Dallas and San Francisco decide on next coaches and play callers for 2025.
Governor, House Speaker say WA is preparing to respond to Trump’s deportation plans
A Justice Department memo indicated President Donald Trump wants to target deportation efforts in sanctuary states such as ...
State Supreme Court rejects immediate challenge to Whatcom County ballot measure ruling
A case involving an initiative seeking to overturn a voter-approved child care tax has been moved to lower appeals court.
Whatcom Racial Equity Commission caps its first year, prepares to ‘amplify’ key issues
In advance of holidays that observe Treaty Day and the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King, the Whatcom Racial Equity ...
Counties in Washington with the most car repair shops
The General used Bureau of Labor Statistics to examine the counties with the most car repair shops in Washington.