Gov. Jay Inslee wants lawmakers to return May 13, giving lawmakers some time to negotiate on some sticking points, mainly the new two-year budget, which he calls the "central responsibility."

The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule on gay marriage in June, but some Washington lawmakers are unable to get past gay people existing, never mind getting married.  State Sen. Sharon Brown, R-Kennewick introduced  a proposed law that would allow businesses to deny service to gay and

Washington AG slaps T-Mobile USA for new plans Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 1:52 pm, Thursday, April 25, 2013 NEW YORK (AP) — Washington state's chief prosecutor says there's a catch to T-Mobile's new cellphone plans, which replace the traditional two-year service ...

WASHINGTON – State funding for pre-kindergarten programs had its largest drop ever last year and states are now spending less per child than they did a decade ago, according to ...

WASHINGTON - State funding for pre-kindergarten programs had its largest drop ever last year and states are now spending less per child than they did a decade ago, according to a report released Monday.

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington state Legislature adjourns without passing budget, will return for special session.

No one is sure whether Washington students will be getting a tuition increase, a cut, or neithe

Students heading off to college in Washington state next fall will have to wait awhile to find out how much tuition they'll be paying.

Pacific Northwest Unmanned Aerial Systems Flight Center, A Group of 12, Spearheading The Effort A consortium of Washington-based organizations will soon submit the final section of a proposal to site an unmanned aircraft system research and testing facility in central Washington. If successful, the proposal to the FAA will result in the agency naming the Pacific Northwest Unmanned Aerial Systems ...

A 51-year-old woman was killed in a head-on collision Friday on state Route 99, the Washington State Patrol said.

With the North Cascades Highway opened by Washington State Department of Transportation crews this m

Nick Vander Tuig struck out eight in a complete game victory and No. 7 UCLA defeated Washington State 10-1 in Pac-12 Conference baseball at Bailey-Brayton Field, Saturday.

Former Washington State receiver Marquess Wilson was selected by the Chicago Bears with the 236th overall pick (seventh round) in the NFL draft.

The Obama administration should take a clear position on the rights of Washington state and Colorado to experiment with legalized marijuana, writes Neal Peirce.

reifman writes "The Seattle Times reports, 'For the first time in state history, the Washington state budget is being written by Microsofties,' Representative Ross Hunter has 'tamed his Microsoft-style head-butting with a politician's trust-building.' Senator Andy Hill is 'the first Senate budget chair ever to request Excel files instead of paper spreadsheets.' 'The two must find $1 billion in ...

reifman writes "The Seattle Times reports, 'For the first time in state history, the Washington state budget is being written by Microsofties,' Representative Ross Hunter has 'tamed his Microsoft-style head-butting with a politician's trust-building.' Senator Andy Hill is 'the first Senate budget chair ever to request Excel files instead of paper spreadsheets.' 'The two must find $1 billion in ...

reifman writes "The Seattle Times reports, 'For the first time in state history, the Washington state budget is being written by Microsofties,' Representative Ross Hunter has 'tamed his Microsoft-style head-butting with a politician's trust-building.' Senator Andy Hill is 'the first Senate budget chair ever to request Excel files instead of paper spreadsheets.' 'The two must find $1 billion in ...

reifman writes "The Seattle Times reports, 'For the first time in state history, the Washington state budget is being written by Microsofties,' Representative Ross Hunter has 'tamed his Microsoft-style head-butting with a politician's trust-building.' Senator Andy Hill is 'the first Senate budget chair ever to request Excel files instead of paper spreadsheets.' 'The two must find $1 billion in ...

The law's definition of marijuana worries prosecutors and crime lab scientists. The change, which now goes to the Senate, would add THC acid to the definition.

The law would allow businesses to discriminate based on "sincerely held" religious and philosophical beliefs