Trump’s new tariffs go into effect as US economy shows signs of strain President Donald Trump began imposing higher import taxes on dozens of countries Thursday just as the economic…
Thursday, August 7
Landlords fined for first time under WA’s new rent cap law For the first time, Washington’s attorney general has enforced the state’s new cap on rent hikes, fining eight landlords…
WA Rep. Mari Leavitt Named to 2025 CSG Henry Toll Fellowship Class

Prestigious national leadership development program’s newest class includes 48 leaders from 34 states and U.S. territories and all three branches of state government OLYMPIA—The Council of State Governments (CSG) has…
Wednesday, August 6
UW, other WA colleges face big money problems Across the state, Washington’s struggling public colleges and universities are laying off staff, raising tuition, cutting administrators and trimming programs. State budget…
Tuesday, August 5
Housing Research Center coming to UW The Puget Sound Regional Council is spearheading an effort to establish Washington state’s first Housing Research Center at the University of Washington. This comes…