Opinion: The myth of Washington’s tax burden, by the numbers

Contrary to popular myths, our taxes are relatively low, haven’t exploded skyward, and are nowhere near the point of creating ...
KING5

UW enrollment grows across all 3 campuses; Washington residents dominate incoming class

SEATTLE — The University of Washington enrolled 63,727 students across its three campuses this fall, marking enrollment gains at Seattle, Bothell, and Tacoma for the 2025-26 academic year. The figures ...
Reuters

Did Trump’s crime crackdown in Washington work? It’s complicated.

WASHINGTON, October 4 (Reuters) - After mobilizing hundreds of federal agents and thousands of soldiers to the nation's capital, President Donald Trump has declared victory over what he called a ...
Fox Business

Washington passes "millionaires tax" despite concerns of wealth flight

Washington state lawmakers on Wednesday passed a so-called "millionaires tax," a move criticism said could lead to an exodus of high-income earners. The State Senate passed the measure with a day left ...
GeekWire

Washington governor proposes 1% wealth tax on residents and higher tax rate for some businesses

Follow-up: Wealth tax proposal in Washington state reignites debate over taxes and tech talent migration A wealth tax is back on the table in Washington state. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee released his ...
NPR

Washington's hydropower has created a data center boom. Some are concerned about its future.

The first thing visitors approaching Quincy, Washington see is dry rolling hills, cleaved by the Columbia River. The second, a sign laying claim to the title of the nation's "leading potato producing ...
The New York Times

Michigan runs over Washington 34-13 to win first national championship since 1997

It’s been 26 years, but finally, no one has it better than Michigan. The Wolverines, who ranked second in passing yards allowed per game with 150.0 heading into title town, faced their toughest task ...