For many, bikini-clad women and fireworks stands are sure signs that summer is here. But some Puyallup, Washington citizens say the two don’t belong together.

Washington State University recently announced its President’s Honor Roll for spring 2009. To be eligible for the WSU President’s Honor Roll, an undergraduate student must earn a grade point average of 3.75 in at least nine graded hours in a single term at WSU or a GPA of 3.50 based on at least 15 cumulative hours of graded work.

BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) -- A lawyer for Ryan Leaf says a fugitive action filed against the former NFL quarterback in Washington state has been dismissed.

A lawyer for Ryan Leaf says a fugitive action filed against the former NFL quarterback in Washington state has been dismissed.

A lawyer for Ryan Leaf says a fugitive action filed against the former NFL quarterback in Washington state has been dismissed.

City Bank (NASDAQ:CTBK) announced today that it signed an agreement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the State of ...

LYNNWOOD, Wash.----City Bank announced today that it signed an agreement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the State of Washington Department of Financial Institutions .

Sammamish resident Emily Reyer, 14, has continued her success in baton twirling this past year, capping it off with four state titles and two grand championships May 30 at the Washington state championships in the Tri Cities.

Washington State University recently announced its President’s Honor Roll for spring 2009. To be eligible for the WSU President’s Honor Roll, an undergraduate student must earn a grade point average of 3.75 in at least nine graded hours in a single term at WSU or a GPA of 3.50 based on at least 15 cumulative hours of graded work.

OLYMPIA, Wash. - As newspapers across America struggle through a brutal economic climate, papers in Washington state are getting a tax break.

OLYMPIA, Wash. - As newspapers across the country struggle through a brutal economic climate, papers in Washington state are getting a tax break.

More than a quarter of Washington state’s residents are considered obese, according to recent study that ranks the state as the 28th most obese in the U.S.

Washington State University recently announced its President’s Honor Roll for spring 2009. To be eligible for the WSU President’s Honor Roll, an undergraduate student must earn a grade point average of 3.75 in at least nine graded hours in a single term at WSU or a GPA of 3.50 based on at least 15 cumulative hours of graded work.

WASHINGTON - Colorado is still the leanest state in the nation. That's according to a report out today from the Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Colorado had the lowest rate of obese adults, at 18.9 percent.

The Washington State Patrol is reminding travelers to expect delays due to heavy holiday traffic and encouraging extra precautions about drinking and driving.

The Washington State Volleyball Coaches Association’s annual All-State volleyball games will take place July 18 at Fife High School.

For the third year in a row, Washington's adult obesity rate increased, with one in four reside

Washington state is already gearing up for flu season, which health experts say could include a return of the swine flu.

The latest subject in SI.com's Hoops Q&A series is Washington State guard Klay Thompson, who's currently playing for USA Basketball in the FIBA U19 World Championship in New Zealand. As a freshman, he averaged 12.5 points and 4.2 rebounds for a team that finished 16-14. He's the son of former No. 1 draft pick Mychal Thompson, who played in the NBA for the Blazers and Lakers. I spoke with Klay in ...

WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama said Wednesday that he intends to use "rational arguments" to douse "panic-peddling" in Louisiana about his health care plan, and then hope that if he can persuade rank-and-file residents that the changes he's proposing are in their best interests, the state's congressional delegation will follow.