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Last October, an intruder vandalized the domed state Capitol building in Olympia, leading to costly repairs. Late Thursday morning, the Washington State Patrol announced that a different suspect had vandalized the same building. At about 1:15 a.m. Thursday, a state trooper heard loud noises near the Legislative Building and saw someone hurling large rocks at first-floor windows, according to a June 4 WSP news release.
Washington officials are condemning a proposed U.S. Postal Service mail-in ballot rule that would alter how federal elections are run in the state. Supporters argue the suggested change, which would include strict barcode requirements, is needed for federal-election security.
AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. WalletHub ranked Washington as the second-best state economy in the nation for 2026. Washington placed second for high-tech jobs share and R&D investment per capita. After cost-of-living adjustment, Washington had the fifth-highest median household income. Washington is home to the second-best state economy in the nation, according to a new ranking.