As the new year approaches, a range of Washington state laws will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026, bringing changes to workers, employers, families, and consumers across the state. These changes stem from ...

Tax hikes on rental cars and unemployment benefits for workers on strike are among the changes to state law going into effect ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Now that we've entered 2026, a number of new laws are now in effect. The laws that took effect on Thursday include bringing changes to workers, employers, families, and consumers ...