Pushed through by the Democratic-controlled legislature, the tax will increase 2.2 percent each year, with no expiration date. And, doesn't require legislative or voter action to renew it.
Somewhere between a foot chase and a barnyard standoff, Pierce County deputies found themselves doing something definitely not covered at the police academy.
Every year, the American Association of State Troopers holds its annual Best Looking Cruiser contest, and this year's Washington entry looks like it could be a movie poster.
Turns out bears are a little particular about new infrastructure. Researchers say it can take years before they'll even think about using a wildlife crossing.
The Cool Desert Nights Committee have publicly apologized after discovering a judging error that caused multiple awards to be awarded to the wrong people.