Washington is on track to have more eviction filings this year than any other year on record.

Republicans liked a lot of what they heard. They delivered more standing ovations than Democrats. Many Democrats didn’t hide their pique with Ferguson’s reform-minded message, which comes as the party has controlled the governor’s office and the Legislature for more than seven years. 

The bill includes a 7% cap on yearly rent increases for existing tenants, with some exceptions, including buildings operated by nonprofits and residential construction that is 10 years old or less. It also requires landlords to give 180 days notice before an increase of 3% or more and limits some move-in and deposit fees. 

A state-run housing program that has failed to deliver on its promise of providing longtime tenants a chance to buy their homes recently came under fire from Washington lawmakers.

An initiative to make Washington’s long-term care program, and paying the tax that funds it, voluntary for state residents failed at the polls.

The State Building Code Council is asking the Legislature to change a law passed earlier this year that limits the ability to change wildfire-related codes.

A new state law will allow local governments to offer a tax deferral to developers who turn office space into affordable housing.

Most workers in Washington are spending too much of their income on rent, according to a new report.

The treaty seeks to rebalance hydropower needs, while also addressing flood control and environmental concerns. The existing treaty has been in place since the 1960s.

Legislators have poured billions into the state's housing and homelessness programs, mostly in the past two state budgets.