60,000 Washington ballots not yet counted over party declarations
Washington State officials say tens of thousands of ballots from the presidential primaries cannot be counted because voters did not declare a political party.
Lunar New Year now a recognized holiday in WA
Lunar New Year is now officially recognized as a holiday in Washington after Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill making it so on Wednesday.
Gov. Inslee reacts to ongoing issues at juvenile detention center
Gov. Inslee reacted to new reports of inmates overdosing on drugs and employees accused of breaking the law, inside a state-run youth detention facility.
How every WA county voted in the 2024 presidential primary election
Want to see how every county in WA state voted? Joe Biden and Donald Trump clinched their parties’ nominations on March 12.
The Spotlight: Washington pursuit laws change, criminals in for big surprise
In an historic move, the Washington State Legislature has approved Ballot Initiative 2113 giving police officers more leeway to pursue suspects if there is a reasonable suspicion that a person has violated the law.
Washington Voter Guide 2024: What to know about the Presidential Primary Election
Washington state's 2024 Presidential Primary Election will take place on March 12. It's the only election in Washington that requires voters to declare a political party.
Washington's new laws in 2024: Everything you need to know
A host of bills are on their way to being signed into law in Washington state.
US judge rejects challenge to Washington state law that could hold gun makers liable for shootings
A federal judge on Friday rejected a challenge to a Washington state law that cleared the way for lawsuits against the gun industry in certain cases.
Washington Presidential Primary: What to expect on March 12
Washington, Georgia, Hawaii, and Mississippi are holding presidential primary elections on Tuesday, March 12 when 161 delegates are at stake.
GOP: Inslee threatened to torpedo legislation if Dems didn't pass controversial gas bill
Washington Democrats finally rallied to pass a controversial bill aiming to phase out natural gas. But Republicans are crying foul, claiming Gov. Inslee threatened to veto any other bills they were working on if they didn't pass this one.
Washington's ‘Stripper Bill of Rights’: Proposed bill aims to protect sex workers
Gov. Inslee is expected to sign into law a ‘Strippers Bill of Rights’ which includes some of the most wide-reaching state-level protections for adult dancers in the country.
Washington AI task force: Committee to manage evolving risks, benefits of AI
The Washington State Legislature on Tuesday approved an ‘Artificial Intelligence Task Force’ to discuss the developments, benefits and risks of AI.
One man takes on state government and wins after passage of 3 voter initiatives
Three of six conservative-backed ballot initiatives have passed and will be adopted in Washington state after the legislative session on Monday. The fate of the three remaining initiatives will be left to voters on the Nov. 2024 ballot.
Lynnwood's controversial former council member sets sights on Congress
Criticized for posting shirtless photos on Instagram, accused of spending campaign dollars on designer clothes, 24-year-old former Lynnwood City Council member Josh Binda is now eyeing a seat in Congress.
Washington state House overwhelmingly passes ban on hog-tying by police
The Washington state House overwhelmingly approved legislation Wednesday that would ban police from hog-tying suspects, a restraint technique that has long drawn concern because of the risk of suffocation.
Washington state lawmakers consider police pursuit and parents’ rights initiatives
Two conservative-backed initiatives restoring police pursuits and ‘rights’ for parents of public school students were considered by Washington lawmakers on Wednesday, in back-to-back hearings that occasionally became heated.
Redmond man behind 6 ballot initiatives ready to take on state government
Brian Heywood is a hedge fund manager, a part-time farmer, and the brains behind 6 high-profile initiatives on Washington's November ballot aiming to restore police pursuits, ban income tax and repeal the state's climate laws.
WA legislative session 2024: Which bills passed and which missed vote deadlines
Washington's lawmakers convened in Olympia on Monday and approved over 50 bills that will move forward to get a final full vote. However, one of the more notable mentions that came out of the meeting were things that weren't voted on.
Washington lawmakers advance bill making it a felony to threaten election workers
The Washington state Senate voted overwhelmingly Thursday to make harassing election workers a felony, three months after four county election offices received envelopes containing suspicious powder — including three testing positive for fentanyl — and had to be evacuated.
Washington utility rebate proposal to support low-income families
Low-income Washingtonians could get a $200 credit for utility payments this year, courtesy of the state's Climate Commitment Act.