As Washington County moves forward with its $2 billion budget for the 2026 fiscal year, the government’s financial woes are ...

As discussions about federal funding cuts continue, a recent report out of the state comptroller’s office broke down the amount of federal funding used to support programs such as social ...

Studies have found that when elected officials reflect their constituents, marginalized communities are more likely to vote, ...

Pierce County used to scatter the ashes of unclaimed bodies in Puget Sound, but now the remains are buried. King County holds ...

The nonprofit expanded its services to all of Dakota County and now includes parts of Washington and Ramsey counties.

Areas in and near the city of Frederick — particularly around Francis Scott Key Mall and Westview Business Park and next to Fort Detrick’s Area B — are considered the most socially vulnerable in ...

Washington County voters are encouraged to submit their ballots for the Special District Election by 8 p.m. today, with low ...

The population of summer-fall Chinook salmon expected this year on Washington's Skagit River will be the lowest in nearly 15 ...

Hall is one of nine counties to hit a record population level in 2018. The others are Buffalo, Cass, Douglas, Lancaster, Platte, Sarpy, Seward and Washington. While Buffalo is the most populated ...

New nest platforms are showing promise in rebuilding the Mid-Columbia’s population ... of hawks in Washington is unknown, “but likely is very small.” Benton and Franklin counties, with ...

Baker, 66, who retires May 31, points to a new spring training stadium and a AAA bond rating as high marks in her tenure.

Washington allows deer roadkill salvage in three counties with the necessary permits, while protecting Columbian white-tailed ...