Government

State Superintendent Chris Reykdal said that Washington schools are at a “critical juncture” in his annual state of education update on Jan. 16.

In the past, applicants would need to fill out the same information repeatedly during the application process. 

More information about the potential sale will be available closer to the hearing date.

The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services reports that millions more customers are using the affordable healthcare program compared to years past. 

A push for a 40-degree opening threshold made it to the council floor and drew heat from multiple sides.

New governor Bob Ferguson announced during his inauguration speech that he plans to cut $35 million from the Attorney General’s Office.

In his inaugural speech, Ferguson addressed challenges facing the state such as housing, public safety, the ferry system and the budget shortfall.

The U.S. General Services Administration report says construction is expected to begin in September of 2026.

Inslee’s 12-year tenure as the longest-serving current governor in the United States will come to an end on Wednesday, Jan. 15, when Governor-elect Ferguson is sworn in.

Ferguson has ordered Lincare reimburse over $1.1 million to hundreds of impacted Washington residents.