Washington Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson on March 30 signed historic legislation creating an income tax, saying it is a critical step toward making the state’s system of taxation less regressive.

A Washington nonprofit is addressing the need for child care and on-the-job training at the same time by using an apprenticeship model, which combines paid work and certification. 

Drawing from an array of federal and state data, a new analysis shows the state’s cost of living rising faster than the national average over that time, with only California, New Jersey, Hawaii and Washington, D.C. considered more expensive in 2023. 

The wage gap between men and women in Washington is the second widest in the country. 

From specialized medical equipment to scholarships, the March 26 fundraising breakfast for the Kadlec Foundation secured donations to support Kadlec Regional Medical Center and help it serve the region’s health care needs. 

The findings, published in the Rutgers Business Review, reinforce the need to apply skepticism and caution when using AI for critical tasks, especially those that involve nuance or complicated reasoning. 

The nuclear company behind the small modular reactors planned for north of Richland has launched the process to sell common stock in the company via the Nasdaq stock exchange. 

HVAC replacements for schools and the Toyota Center, canal improvements and cleanup of a massive tire pile north of West Richland are among the capital projects that will receive state funding after being included in the Legislature’s supplemental capital budget.