On Tuesday, the governor responded to the U.S. attorney general’s recent letter demanding that Washington drop its sanctuary policies.

A gambler sat at a Big Hot Flaming Pots slot machine at Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel in Rochester, Washington, in Thurston County and won the $18K jackpot.

Angela Ramirez appointed as secretary of DSHS in Washington by Gov. Bob Ferguson. She brings 20+ years of experience, including working in the White House.

Attorney General Pamela Bondi warns Gov. Bob Ferguson and Washington state to align with federal immigration enforcement efforts or risk serious penalties.

Deputies booked the man into the county jail on suspicion of third-degree assault and unlawful possession of explosives without a license.

Locals found 1-foot-long snake on rainy road later identified by scientists as Zugs’ odd-scaled snake, the country’s first record of species, study said.

Childhood vaccination rates in Washington have declined recently, while religious exemptions have grown. Discover key trends and data on school immunization rates.

Can you pass stopped school bus in Washington? Understand what state law says and learn about the penalty for unlawfully passing a stopped bus.

Washington’s largest state-employees union says that it’s fighting back against “unpaid work” being performed on behalf of the state agency that enforces labor standards. In a news release ...

Thurston County may hire 35 new defense attorneys and 18 support staff to meet new public defender caseload standards set by the Washington Supreme Court.

A Centralia police detective shot a man who was accused of pointing a firearm at train crews passing through the Chehalis and firing at officers on Wednesday.

Shawn Kemp faces up to 9 months in jail for Tacoma shooting. Prosecutors cite contradictions in statements and evidence concealment.