Gov Ferguson ‘skeptical’ of tax increases in 2026

LYNNWOOD [Bill Lucia]—Washington Governor Bob Ferguson on Wednesday indicated that he’s reluctant to support major new tax increases in the legislative session that begins in January. The first-term Democrat also said housing and road maintenance are two areas he plans to focus on. “We did raise billions of dollars in revenue earlier this year, and […]

State-Sponsored News Fellows to cover the 2025 Legislative Session

In a recent update from the Edward R Murrow College of Communication, three Murrow news fellows will be sent to Olympia to cover the 2025 state legislative session. The fellows, whose salaries are financed through a $2.4 million apportionment in state funds, will be responsible to hold state politicians up to scrutiny. This update comes […]

DCYF settles lawsuit with Snohomish and other counties, resumes intakes at juvenile facilities

OLYMPIA—The Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) on Thursday reached an agreement in a lawsuit by 13 counties, including Snohomish County, ending the freeze, which the agency said was a necessary safety measure due to overcrowding. Two state juvenile detention facilities in Washington are once again admitting youth sentenced for crimes, after […]