The Washington Legislature wrapped up the 2026 session last week. Updates to the budget included cuts to childcare subsidies and a one-time pull from the state's rainy day fund.

Kent said he "cannot in good conscience" back the Iran war. In his resignation letter, he says Iran "posed no imminent threat to our nation."

At least 26 measles cases across four counties have been diagnosed this year — more than double the number of cases identified in 2025. The majority are in Snohomish County.

The Museum of Glass in Tacoma is undertaking a $25 million renovation. But first, it has to move a lot of expensive, extremely fragile glass.