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Washington lawmakers advance a data center regulation bill targeting power grid strain, electricity costs and ratepayer protections.

Washington lawmakers approved new rules for automated license plate readers, limiting data retention, sharing, and immigration enforcement access.

Dozens of Washington bills failed to clear early legislative deadlines, stalling proposals on workweeks, homeschooling, grocery access, and policing.

Democrats push sweeping reforms to Washington’s initiative process, sparking backlash over ballot access, voter rights, and big-money influence.

Washington lawmakers consider new AI rules targeting deepfakes, chatbots, and algorithmic discrimination as concerns grow over safety and transparency.

Washington plans to tap its Climate Commitment Act revenue for wildfire prevention, aiming to raise $60 million and restore funding under HB 1168 for forest health and community resilience

Consider it a tax or a fee but your delivered online purchases could cost more if Washington follows the lead of other states to generate new revenue streams to pay for road maintenance.

The measure, which has passed the legislature, will give a tax exemption for senior and disabled people who have a 'detached' ADU on their property.

The legislation requires insurance companies to cover the entire cost of ambulance rides.

The Manson and Chelan High volleyball teams both won state championships while the Manson High cross-country team was awarded an academic state championship.