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A Washington state lawmaker, who took a lot of heat after using the “R” word on the Senate floor to describe those with developmental disabilities, is feeling somewhat vindicated in the concerns …
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By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square
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4/6/26
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Editor's Note: This is part of an ongoing Center Square series examining increases in Washington state spending over several years and determining what taxpayers' money is being used for by state …
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By TJ Martinell / The Center Square
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4/6/26
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President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting mail ballots faced a fresh challenge on Friday, as a coalition of Democratic states filed a lawsuit seeking to block an order that experts say …
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By Jonathan Shorman / States Newsroom
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4/6/26
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Washington sued the online prediction market platform Kalshi last week with claims that the company is violating state gambling laws.
Now, one of Kalshi’s partners is biting back.
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By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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4/6/26
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Opponents of Washington’s new income tax asked the state Supreme Court on Friday to allow them to pursue a referendum in hopes of giving voters a shot at repealing the controversial new law this …
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By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard
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4/6/26
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Four Eastern Washington sheriffs filed suit Friday seeking to block a new law that provides a path to remove sheriffs from office .
The sheriffs — John Nowels of Spokane County, Glenn …
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ByJake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard
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4/6/26
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The Beavers weren’t able to maintain their early 1-0 and 3-2 cushions, while the Eagles came alive in the middle innings en route to a 10-4 win on Saturday afternoon in Montesano.
It’s the …
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/5/26
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Fueled by the pitching plus hitting from Peyton Holter and Brenna Carver, the Toledo High School softball team secured a 12-3 win over Warden and an 11-3 verdict against Kittitas, both on Saturday in …
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/5/26
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Before an out was recorded, the Riverhawks saw themselves down 3-0 and they never recovered in a 9-3 loss to Stadium on Saturday afternoon at the Peck Athletic Fields in Tacoma.
After starting …
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/5/26
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The Centralia College softball team split four games over the weekend, taking both ends of a doubleheader in Grays Harbor on Friday before losing both ends of a doubleheader at home against Lower …
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/5/26
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Only five Twin City Mat Cats made the trip to Tahoma High School in Maple Valley on Saturday, but they had an impressive showing with four gold medals, three silver medals, and three bronze medals at …
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/5/26
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One of the best throwers in SW Washington picked up three wins on Saturday. The Acorns senior Lewis Koser thrashed his PR in both the shot put and discus at the Ray Ryan Invite in Hoquiam.
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By The Chronicle staff
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4/5/26
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Dallan J. Annon allegedly broke into the Coos County Animal Shelter last week and walked out with several dogs, according to the sheriff’s department.
Coos County Sheriff’s Deputy put out a …
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Laura Gunderson / oregonlive.com (TNS)
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4/5/26
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An Aloha man who stole $8,200 in video lottery cash from a Happy Valley Denny’s — then assaulted a fellow inmate while locked up in jail — was sentenced to 14 years in prison Thursday, the …
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Michael Russell / oregonlive.com (TNS)
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4/5/26
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Fans raised concerns over what they considered a slow response to a man suffering a medical emergency at Bruce Springsteen’s concert Friday at Portland’s Moda Center.
According to several …
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Michael Russell / oregonlive.com (TNS)
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4/5/26
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Residential eviction filings in Multnomah County last year inched up as Portland leaders weigh how to spend millions in unbudgeted housing funds.
The Oregonian/OregonLive reviewed data from two …
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Jonathan Bach / oregonlive.com (TNS)
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4/5/26
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Oregon’s labor market was essentially flat last year, adding just a handful of jobs across all industries. But one sector grew much faster — health care.
Overall, the health care field …
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Mike Rogoway / oregonlive.com (TNS)
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4/5/26
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State troopers pursued a vehicle traveling over two times the speed limit on southbound Interstate 5 Friday night, Trooper Kameron Watts shared on X.
The BMW was first observed by a King County …
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Bonny Matejowsky / The Peninsula Gateway (TNS)
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4/5/26
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In a speech at a private lunch Wednesday billed as a celebration of Easter, President Donald Trump told the White House budget chief he wants the federal government to spend money on the military, …
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Orion Donovan Smith / The Spokesman-Review (TNS)
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4/5/26
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A case of measles has been confirmed in Walla Walla County, the first there this year and the 32nd case in 2026 in Washington state.
The majority of the cases are in Western Washington, but …
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Annette Cary / Tri-City Herald (TNS)
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4/5/26
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