The Spokane Valley legislator said he chose the remark on purpose and repeatedly used it even after receiving condemnation from colleagues and advocates for his choice.

Democrats as well as one Republican — was pleased with the firing of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem Thursday, though Democrats said the department still needs significant reforms. President ...

House Majority Leader Joe Fitzgibbon issued an apology on Thursday for drinking before the close of legislative business.

On the heels of this week’s Supreme Court ruling against California’s transgender student privacy laws, Republicans from Washington are asking whether Washington law is also up for debate.

Republican state Rep. Michelle Valdez of Gig Harbor said Tuesday that she will not seek reelection to the Washington ...