Washington’s new sales tax on services faces a second lawsuit that could undercut the state’s moves to bring in hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue.

Washington state lawmakers are toying with possible solutions to discuss in the 2026 legislative session set to begin in January. 

Medicare enrollees in Washington may soon need to get additional approval before undergoing some medical procedures, under a controversial new program the federal government will test in a half-dozen states. 

Projected tax collections in Washington continue to fall, with declines totaling more than $500 million since the governor signed off on billions of dollars in tax increases earlier this year to help balance the budget.

Washington’s grocery prices could grow more than 16% if President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs are allowed to continue, predicts a new state report released Thursday. 

Language interpreters for Washington state’s labor agency sued last year alleging they were owed hundreds of thousands of dollars in missed payments. More than a year later, they say the issue still hasn’t been resolved. 

His potential appointment would have to be considered by the U.S. Senate. There are 93 U.S. attorneys nationwide who prosecute federal criminal cases and work on civil litigation in cases that include the federal government. 

In addition to rescinding their rent increases, landlords were given 30 days to pay the attorney general’s office $2,000 for its costs related to investigating their cases. 

The cameras mounted on orange trailers have been rotating through work zones across the state.  

Funding for more police officers, parking requirements for new housing and penalties for littering. These are just a few of the issues covered by 333 new Washington state laws that took effect July 27.