Shortly after being elected, Gov. Bob Ferguson convened a diverse transition team to advise him on priorities like health ...

Sen. Deb Krishnadasan, appointed to replace Emily Randall, is quickly filling up her calendar as she navigates her first term ...

People waved flags from various countries and carried colorful monarch butterfly decorations as they chanted, “Refugees are ...

A new bill before the Washington State Legislature seeks to protect LGBTQ+ individuals in state prisons from invasive strip searches.

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Celebrated bassist George Porter Jr. and his band Runnin’ Pardners release their latest album, the funky, instrumental ...

Senate Republican Leader John Braun sponsored the proposed seismic shift, which would turn Olympia’s public liberal arts ...

Under a proposal, the Discover Pass would increase to $45. State officials said the price hike is needed to pay for ...

A proposed Washington state bill implementing a ban on the sale of flavored tobacco and nicotine products received a public hearing during the legislative session in Olympia, ...

The Washington Center and Ballet Northwest are thrilled to announce the return of Olympia Dance Festival on March 1 at 7 p.m. The 2025 Olympia Dance Festival features 16 dance companies from ...

People waved flags from various countries and carried colorful monarch butterfly decorations as they chanted, “Refugees are ...

The city of Olympia proclaimed Jan. 30 as Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Day and affirmed its commitment to being a sanctuary city for immigrants.