Bill Lucia, Washington State Standard

Rivers are surging around the state amid days of heavy rainfall.

During an appearance in Seattle on Wednesday, he also offered hints about his priorities for next year’s session.

WDFW's largest union sent a letter to the governor Thursday saying that Tim Ragen had helped to give them fresh hope that long-running concerns about a lack of workplace safety, gaps in training, and supervisor retaliation against employees might finally be addressed.

Dave Upthegrove announced the move shortly after being sworn into office. It’s in line with a pledge he made during his campaign last year.

Insurers say rising costs for vehicle repairs and home rebuilding are behind escalating premiums. For state lawmakers grappling with the issue, there are few easy fixes.