Prison group sues to keep immigrant detention center open
Private prison corporation GEO Group has sued Washington state, saying a new law mandating the closure of the immigrant detention center it operates in Tacoma would unconstitutionally subvert federal authority.
Private prison corporation GEO Group has sued Washington state, saying a new law mandating the closure of the immigrant detention center it operates in Tacoma would unconstitutionally subvert federal authority.
Gov. Inslee signs ambitious environmental protection laws
Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee signed a series of bills Monday designed to strengthen the environment in Washington state.
Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee signed a series of bills Monday designed to strengthen the environment in Washington state.
Plane intercepted after flying into restricted airspace while Biden was in Delaware
The U.S. Secret Service confirmed that a plane entered restricted airspace over the weekend in Delaware while President Joe Biden was in town.
The U.S. Secret Service confirmed that a plane entered restricted airspace over the weekend in Delaware while President Joe Biden was in town.
Biden tax returns: President and wife earned $607,336 in 2020, paid 25.9% in taxes
Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, earned $607,336 last year while he was running for president.
Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, earned $607,336 last year while he was running for president.
60% of Americans set to have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, Biden says
President Joe Biden announced that the United States will share an additional 20 million vaccine doses with the world in the next six weeks.
President Joe Biden announced that the United States will share an additional 20 million vaccine doses with the world in the next six weeks.
Inslee: All counties will be in Phase 3 on Tuesday, state on-track for full re-opening by June 30
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced that all counties will be in Phase 3 of the Healthy Washington re-opening plan on May 18. He said the state is on track for full re-opening by June 30.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced that all counties will be in Phase 3 of the Healthy Washington re-opening plan on May 18. He said the state is on track for full re-opening by June 30.
Washington state expands use of Pfizer vaccine for anyone 12 years old and older
Anyone 12-year-old and older is eligible to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
Anyone 12-year-old and older is eligible to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
Seattle's Lumen Field offering vaccinations for 12- to 15-year-olds leads to confusion
When the City of Seattle started vaccinating 12- to 15-year-olds for COVID-19 at Lumen Field Wednesday morning, the timeline led to some confusion.
When the City of Seattle started vaccinating 12- to 15-year-olds for COVID-19 at Lumen Field Wednesday morning, the timeline led to some confusion.
Open carry of weapons now prohibited at rallies, Washington state Capitol
Openly carrying guns and other weapons are now prohibited at the Washington state Capitol and public protests statewide, under a measure signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Jay Inslee.
Openly carrying guns and other weapons are now prohibited at the Washington state Capitol and public protests statewide, under a measure signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Jay Inslee.
Washington governor signs agriculture worker overtime bill
Agricultural workers in Washington state would become eligible for overtime pay under a bill signed Tuesday by Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee, drawing praise from President Joe Biden.
Agricultural workers in Washington state would become eligible for overtime pay under a bill signed Tuesday by Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee, drawing praise from President Joe Biden.
Inslee approves bill curbing debt-based license suspensions
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Inslee signs bill requiring landlords to provide valid reason for evicting certain tenants
Landlords will be required to provide a valid reason for ending certain leases with tenants, under a measure signed into law Monday by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.
Landlords will be required to provide a valid reason for ending certain leases with tenants, under a measure signed into law Monday by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.
New White House task force to look at politicization of science within government
The effort was spurred by concerns that the Trump administration had politicized science in ways that put lives at risk, eroded public trust and worsened climate change.
The effort was spurred by concerns that the Trump administration had politicized science in ways that put lives at risk, eroded public trust and worsened climate change.
Facebook Oversight Board member criticizes indefinite Trump ban: 'Their rules are in shambles'
A member of Facebook's Oversight Board criticized the platform in the wake of its indefinite ban on former President Donald Trump, saying Facebook's rules are in "shambles" and that the company "exercises too much power."
A member of Facebook's Oversight Board criticized the platform in the wake of its indefinite ban on former President Donald Trump, saying Facebook's rules are in "shambles" and that the company "exercises too much power."
Catholic bishops debate if Biden should receive communion given abortion stance
There’s a deep gulf between Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco and Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego in the high-stakes debate over whether politicians who support abortion rights should be denied Communion
There’s a deep gulf between Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco and Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego in the high-stakes debate over whether politicians who support abortion rights should be denied Communion
The Obamas announce death of beloved dog, Bo, after battle with cancer
The Obamas announced the death of the family dog Bo after his battle with cancer, calling him “a true friend and loyal companion.”
The Obamas announced the death of the family dog Bo after his battle with cancer, calling him “a true friend and loyal companion.”
Mayor Durkan, city officials' text messages missing following investigation into public records requests
Months of Durkan, city officials text messages missing following an investigation into public records requests.
Months of Durkan, city officials text messages missing following an investigation into public records requests.
'It's time': Washington Hospitality Association calls on Inslee to reopen state by June 15
"It’s time. While other states have a plan for moving forward, Washington’s plan only moves in one direction: backward," said Anthony Anton, president and CEO of the Washington Hospitality Association.
"It’s time. While other states have a plan for moving forward, Washington’s plan only moves in one direction: backward," said Anthony Anton, president and CEO of the Washington Hospitality Association.
Hospitality Association calls for Inslee to reopen state
The Washington Hospitality Association has started a petition calling for Governor Inslee to fully reopen Washington by June 15.
The Washington Hospitality Association has started a petition calling for Governor Inslee to fully reopen Washington by June 15.
Democratic state lawmakers break with Inslee on reopening plans
Republican State Rep. Andrew Barkis joins Q13 News This Morning to discuss a bipartisan letter sent to Governor Jay Inslee threatening a special legislative session.
Republican State Rep. Andrew Barkis joins Q13 News This Morning to discuss a bipartisan letter sent to Governor Jay Inslee threatening a special legislative session.