In Washington state, the start of 2026 means a bevy of new laws and taxes. The changes, which took effect Jan. 1, affect ...

Funding for more police officers, parking requirements for new housing and penalties for littering. These are just a few of the issues covered by 333 new Washington state laws set to take effect ...

Washington is considering Senate Bill 5974 to tighten requirements for sheriffs and police chiefs, prompting statewide debate ...

These new laws and taxes took effect in Washington state on Jan. 1 The Washington state Capitol on April 18, 2025. (Photo by ...

Proposed bill would expand public school curricula to include comprehensive histories of marginalized communities.

WASHINGTON STATE - Residents in Washington state will experience changes as 333 new laws go into effect tomorrow. These laws cover a wide range of areas including policing, housing and medical debt.

Striking workers in Washington gain up to six weeks of unemployment benefits. Employers can no longer require driver’s licenses unless driving is essential. Liquor and marriage license fees rise to ...

In Washington state, feeding deer, elk or moose is punishable by an infraction and a fine of $179, Chase Gunnell, ...

Several new laws and taxes are hitting Washington state in 2026. Many of these will cost consumers and residents more money. Below is a list of a few changes where you will see the impacts on Thursday ...

These are just a few of the issues covered by 333 new Washington state laws that were set to take effect Sunday. July 27 marks 90 days since the end of the 2025 legislative session in Olympia, when ...