Washington would be the fourth state in the country to outlaw highly concentrated sodium nitrite. The chemical was sold for years, but has has no household use.

OLYMPIA, Wash.-Legislators in Olympia are considering a bill to provide PTSD treatment to county coroners and medical ...

In about a month, once all the nooks and crannies are scrubbed and updates are complete, Olympic Peninsula Humane Society is ...

Bob Ferguson, a Democrat, took the oath of office for governor on Wednesday in front of family, friends and lawmakers.

Gov. Bob Ferguson wasn’t Washington’s only statewide official to take the oath of office on Wednesday. Washington state ...

Bob Ferguson is officially the governor of Washington. Ferguson, a Democrat, took the oath of office on Wednesday in front of ...

Incoming Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson outlined his plans Wednesday to help individuals while also making government more responsive and efficient, during his inaugural address as the state Legis ...

Sen. Adrian Cortes, D-Battle Ground, left, talks with Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson, right, after Ferguson's inaugural address ...

Outgoing Gov. Jay Inslee delivered his final State of the State address to both chambers of the Washington Legislature on ...

House Bill 1163 and its companion bill, Senate Bill 5140 increase requirements to purchase, transfer or own a firearm. Supporters say the bills could reduce gun violence and increase public safety.

Pomp and circumstance marked the start of the 69th legislature, though big challenges face lawmakers over the next 105 days.