“Bicyclists who violate traffic laws may be ticketed,” state officials say.

The Evergreen State restricts when and where you can smoke cannabis - and how much you can buy.

In Washington state, the start of 2026 means a bevy of new laws and taxes. The changes, which took effect Jan. 1, affect everything from vapes and smartphone repairs to car sales and grocery store trips. Here is a roundup of new Washington state laws ...

Washington will effectively ban all employment non-compete agreements as of 06.30.27, with only limited exceptions, and regardless of when they were signed. Employers must provide notices to current and former employees by 10.01.27 that covered non ...

Washington lawmakers weigh easing tribal sportsbook rules, allowing in-state college betting and more mobile options while maintaining statewide limits. Washington legislators Friday discussed removing certain online sportsbook limitations at tribal ...

(The Center Square) – A new year is just around the corner, meaning new laws will take effect in Washington state on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, including several that involve worker and family protections, as well as consumer and business changes.

Beginning January 1, 2027, Washington State’s organohalogen flame retardant (OFR) restriction will also cover certain electric and electronic