Here’s a look at some of the new laws that take effect in Washington state today. Senate Bill 5104 – Immigration protections A new law aims to protect workers from coercion by their employer ...

A series of new laws are set to go into effect on July 1 in Washington. Changes to gas taxes, labor laws, and immigration protections are among those kicking off next month.

This collection of stories describes laws about animals in Washington state, including recent changes to regulations about pets and wildlife. For example, the state of Washington has enacted a ban ...

Here’s a look at what the new state laws would do. Detention centers State lawmakers have been pushing for greater transparency at the for-profit immigrant detention center in Tacoma.

Some new laws took effect immediately while others had a longer wait time. A number of them kick in this week, including a gas-tax hike of 6 cents per gallon and protections for immigrant workers.

Local WA animal laws and recent changes that affect pets and wildlife June 13, 2025 1:00 PM Stories by Tacoma News Tribune journalists, with AI summarization ...