Washington state

A 24-state coalition, led by Washington, New York, and Rhode Island, sued the Trump administration over HUD's changes to homeless funding conditions, challenging the shift away from the Housing First model. The lawsuit alleges these changes will increase homelessness and violate the Administrative Procedure Act by altering the Continuum of Care program's funding priorities.

Reykdal’s proposal calls for a life skills class for high school seniors in Washington, focusing on financial literacy, college applications, and civic engagement.

Graham Platner's primary victory inspired Alex Scheel, a veteran, to challenge Rep. Marilyn Strickland in Washington state. Scheel, part of Democratic Socialists of America, aims to leverage growing support for left-wing candidates.

A child reported missing in Arizona in May was found in a homeless encampment in Olympia, Washington, after being believed to be a victim of sex trafficking. U.S. Marshals and local authorities located her at 'The Jungle,' a 20-acre encampment with high criminal activity, and handed her over to child welfare agencies.

A child reported missing in Arizona in May was found in a homeless encampment in Washington state after being identified as a potential sex trafficking victim. U.S. Marshals and local agencies located the child at 'The Jungle' encampment in Olympia, which has high criminal activity. The child's identity was not disclosed.

An attorney in Washington state exploited humanitarian visas and scammed thousands of immigrants by promising 'miracles' for legal status, according to lawsuits.

Mental health crisis centers in Washington state are struggling with funding challenges as the state has not established a sustainable method to reimburse providers for care given to uninsured individuals.

An attorney in Washington state allegedly scammed thousands of immigrants by fabricating domestic abuse and human trafficking claims to apply for humanitarian visas, draining clients' funds and leaving them vulnerable to deportation. The attorney, Alexandra Lozano, closed her firm and surrendered her law license amid investigations, with over 53,000 pending cases linked to her.

The FCC has approved new rules to enhance the reliability of Next Generation 911 (NG911) systems, requiring companies to implement redundancy measures and report progress. States like Kentucky aim to complete NG911 rollouts by 2027, while recent outages in Pennsylvania, Arizona, and other states highlight vulnerabilities in newer systems.

A fireworks explosion likely caused by smokers destroyed three homes and injured five people, including three firefighters, in an island community in western Washington State. The incident occurred this week and has rattled the local area.

Loretta 'Lori' Evelyn Moore, 55, was found dead inside her overturned vehicle submerged in Arkansas Creek days after her family reported her missing. She had left an acquaintance's home in Washington state and had a pre-existing heart condition. Authorities confirmed her car left the road and rolled into the creek.

Western and Southeastern states experienced significant GDP growth in Q1 2025, driven by Washington's AI industry boom and increases in California, North Carolina, and South Carolina. North and South Dakota saw sharp personal income rises due to higher oil prices, but their economic output stagnated or declined after inflation adjustments. Hawaii faced a 23.9% income drop linked to tourism and federal job cuts.

A Longview man was arrested after a two-year investigation revealed a theft ring responsible for stealing PlayStations, Pokémon cards, and other valuables found in a Washington state home.

A teenage boy was injured when a black bear attacked hikers on a trail in Washington state. Another hiker was also injured while fleeing the encounter.

A wildfire in Spokane, Washington State, has prompted evacuation orders. Smoke from the fire is billowing in the area.

More states are enacting laws to restrict 3D-printed firearms, which often lack serial numbers and can bypass background checks. New measures include bans on untraceable firearms, limits on distributing digital gun-design files, and requirements for serial numbers on privately manufactured weapons. Gun rights groups have challenged these laws, citing Second Amendment and free speech concerns.

A human skeleton found in a tent in Olympic National Park, Washington state, on July 11, 2000, was identified after 26 years using DNA analysis. The discovery was made by a researcher in a remote area of the park.

The article describes a visit to the Hoh Rain Forest on the Olympic Peninsula in western Washington state. Videographer Lance Milbrand is credited for the footage.

Four out-of-state individuals linked to a dark money group were among twelve arrested at Delaney Hall for assaulting federal agents or damaging property. The arrested individuals traveled from Washington State, Colorado, Arizona, and Illinois.

A military fighter jet crashed into a mountain in Washington state's woodlands on Saturday. The pilot safely ejected and sustained minor injuries, according to authorities.

Washington state officials have decided not to allocate state resources to the Great American Fair. Instead, the state will commemorate the 250th anniversary through local initiatives.

A man accused of killing two people at a Sun Drop bottling facility in Cabarrus County in 2008 was arrested in Washington state in May 2024. The suspect, Johnny Steven Talbert, faces two counts of first-degree murder and robbery charges related to the June 2008 shooting that killed Donna Barnhardt and Darrell Noles.

More states are enacting laws to restrict 3D-printed firearms, which often lack serial numbers and complicate law enforcement investigations. Colorado, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, and Washington state have implemented new regulations targeting untraceable firearms and digital gun-design files, while gun rights groups challenge these laws on Second Amendment and free speech grounds.

Multiple states, including Colorado, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, and Washington, have enacted laws to restrict 3D-printed firearms, which often lack serial numbers and are untraceable. These laws aim to limit manufacturing, distribution of digital blueprints, and use of 3D printers for gun parts, while gun rights groups challenge them citing Second Amendment and free speech concerns.

Eleven people were killed after a chemical tank ruptured at a pulp and paper mill in Washington state. Officials confirmed all victims suffered chemical burns.

The US Supreme Court overturned an obstruction conviction of an ex-Twitter employee accused of spying for Saudi Arabia, ruling he was tried in the wrong state. The conviction stemmed from falsifying a document to impede an FBI investigation, with the employee's interactions with FBI agents occurring in Seattle, Washington.

Salesforce is cutting 86 jobs in its AI agent and cloud software teams in California, with additional layoffs in Washington state and internationally.

Seattle mayor dismisses concerns about millionaires leaving, with a survey showing 44% of business leaders considering relocation. Washington state implemented a 9.9% income tax on households earning over $1M.

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson dismissed concerns about wealthy residents and businesses leaving Washington due to a new millionaire tax, despite a survey showing 44% of business leaders consider relocating. The tax, signed into law in March, imposes a 9.9% income tax on households earning over $1 million annually, with Wilson citing business donations to a tiny house project as evidence of collaboration.

Jacob Bevins, a 36-year-old father from Washington, was arrested for allegedly killing his 4-year-old son, Aiden, and burying the body under his house. He provided conflicting accounts to investigators before admitting to striking the child, and authorities found injuries inconsistent with his claims. Both children had previously been in foster care due to safety concerns.

Campbell Global, a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan Asset Management, is auctioning a 4,833-acre tract of timberland in Washington state that includes a popular mountain bike trail network. The sale could endanger the trail system's future.

The racial wealth gap in the U.S. widened between 2019 and 2022, with white families holding significantly more wealth than Black and Hispanic families. Retirement savings disparities drive this gap, prompting states like Minnesota to launch automatic IRA programs to help workers without employer-sponsored plans.

An 85-year-old Coconut Creek resident was scammed out of $3,500 after receiving a phone call claiming she had won $7 million and a car. Police intervened when she attempted to send more money, finding her at a pottery class. Authorities advise not answering suspicious calls and letting scammers leave messages.

The racial wealth gap widened between 2019 and 2022, with white families holding $240,000 more median wealth than Black families and $223,000 more than Hispanic families. States like Minnesota, Hawaii, and Washington are launching automatic retirement savings programs to address disparities, as retirement savings—not home equity—drive household wealth in the U.S.

The racial wealth gap widened between 2019 and 2022, with the median wealth of white families exceeding Black and Hispanic families by $240,000 and $223,000 respectively. States like Minnesota, Hawaii, and Washington are launching automatic retirement savings programs to address disparities, as over 50 million Americans lack employer-sponsored retirement plans.

The racial wealth gap widened between 2019 and 2022, with white families holding significantly more wealth than Black and Hispanic families, largely due to disparities in retirement savings. State-sponsored automatic retirement programs, such as auto-IRAs, aim to address this by enrolling workers without employer-offered plans, with Minnesota, Hawaii, and Washington launching or planning such initiatives.

The racial wealth gap between white, Black, and Hispanic families widened by $50,000 between 2019 and 2022, driven by disparities in retirement savings. States like Minnesota, Hawaii, and Washington are launching automatic IRA programs to help low-income workers, particularly people of color, build retirement savings.

The racial wealth gap in the U.S. widened between 2019 and 2022, with white families holding $240,000 more wealth than Black families and $223,000 more than Hispanic families. Retirement savings disparities drive this gap, prompting states like Minnesota, Hawaii, and Washington to launch automatic IRA programs to help 50 million Americans without employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Melanie Malone led a research project to identify and study contamination sites in Washington state. The EPA canceled her grant.

The racial wealth gap widened by $50,000 between 2019 and 2022, with white families holding significantly more wealth than Black and Hispanic families due to disparities in retirement savings. States like Minnesota, Hawaii, and Washington are expanding automatic IRA programs to help 50 million Americans without employer-sponsored retirement plans, with over $3 billion saved collectively in existing programs.