Seattle Times data journalist Manuel Villa breaks down pension spiking, and how it affects retirement funds in Washington State.

Lawmakers in Washington state approved a measure to allow striking workers to collect unemployment benefits, a topic that has proven contentious among state leaders to the south. Washington’s Senate ...

State lawmakers are nearing final passage of a budget deal that would raise taxes in Washington while trimming some spending.

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) highlights a troubling trend 61 roadside workers have died since 1950 due to careless drivers speeding or not paying attention ...

They tried unsuccessfully to amend the bill to exclude public school teachers and hospital workers. Stay informed on what is happening in Clark County, WA and beyond for only “If you are paying ...

Two hikers were rescued after getting lost in the snow, Washington deputies said. Cowlitz County Sherrif's Office Two hikers and their three dogs were rescued after getting lost in the snow ...

In 2020, Carlyle said, the workers’ comp project was one of several paused by lawmakers and WaTech’s predecessor, the office of the chief information officer, following reports and ...

Most are migrant farm workers. He said their staff is working with the immigrants who’ve had their status revoked to help them find legal avenues for them to remain living and working in the U.S ...

Rep. Kristine Reeves, D-Federal Way, proposed an amendment that passed on Saturday reducing the benefits that workers could receive from 12 to four weeks. While Democrats previously rejected ...

After 10 years and $31 million, an upgrade for Washington's workers' compensation system remains in the "planning" phase. Source: Washington State Department of Labor and Industries , Washington ...

(The Center Square) – In a dramatic turn, House Democrats passed a bill on Saturday that would force employers to pay striking workers for up to four weeks despite six lawmakers breaking from ...

(The Center Square) – In a dramatic turn, House Democrats passed a bill on Saturday that would force employers to pay striking workers for up to four weeks despite six lawmakers breaking from the ...