Additionally, IHS employees were included in a buyout offer from the Trump administration, alarming tribal officials and Indigenous community leaders who fear that any employees leaving the understaffed, underfunded agency will force...

I had a chance to work closely with both men. They were rational, reality-based civil servants who cared deeply. They were also models of stewardship.Ralph, Washington's Secretary of State from 1981 to...

One of Ferguson’s most trusted advisors, Webb has been at his side in office and during campaigns for more than a decade, including last year’s gubernatorial race. Until Wednesday, he ran point...

Wednesday marked one of the most important days of their 105-day session: a deadline for bills to advance out of the House or Senate and be passed to the opposite chamber for...

Meanwhile, Washington State Ferries expects to open bids from one to three companies to build one to five hybrid electric/diesel ferries from scratch. Construction on at least one hybrid ferry is expected...

When he learned about his mom, he reached out to his principal and counselors for guidance. They offered him support and resources as he tried to navigate his mom’s arrest – especially...

That leaves a gap somewhere in the ballpark of $5 billion to $8 billion that would need to be closed with reductions, spending delays or new tax collections. An updated state revenue...

The animus started with a so-called quip in late November when incoming U.S. President Donald Trump told Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that Canada should become the 51st state – and has grown...