WA February special election involves education
On Tuesday, voters around Washington state will hit the polls and cast their ballot for the February special election. A majority of the measures on the ballot concern our schools.
On Tuesday, voters around Washington state will hit the polls and cast their ballot for the February special election. A majority of the measures on the ballot concern our schools.
WA state leaders react to executive order limiting transgender athletes
One Republican legislator believes it is time to push for restrictions at the state level.
One Republican legislator believes it is time to push for restrictions at the state level.
WA leaders react to trans athlete executive orders
Washington leaders are reaffirming their commitment to the transgender community.
Washington leaders are reaffirming their commitment to the transgender community.
WA lawmakers narrowly advance proposal for inmate resentencing
Citing concerns about victims rights and judicial discretion, one Democratic representative joined Republicans in an attempt to block the proposal.
Citing concerns about victims rights and judicial discretion, one Democratic representative joined Republicans in an attempt to block the proposal.
WA lawmakers advance proposal for inmate resentencing
A proposal to let certain inmates in prison apply for resentencing narrowly cleared a hurdle in the Washington State House Thursday.
A proposal to let certain inmates in prison apply for resentencing narrowly cleared a hurdle in the Washington State House Thursday.
Washington Senate passes changes to parental rights in education
The amendments, which included removing parental notice of medical services or treatments for their children, were passed on a party-line vote.
The amendments, which included removing parental notice of medical services or treatments for their children, were passed on a party-line vote.
WA bill aims to enhance judicial accountability, bail requirements
A new Washington bill aims to tighten bail requirements for suspects who flee from police, along with increasing accountability among judicial officers.
A new Washington bill aims to tighten bail requirements for suspects who flee from police, along with increasing accountability among judicial officers.
WA lawmakers consider bill to enhance judicial accountability, bail requirements
This legislative session's developments come in the wake of several high-profile cases
This legislative session's developments come in the wake of several high-profile cases
House Bill 1252 postponed
Testimony on a new bill to make it more difficult for suspects who run from police to get out of jail, and to increase traditional accountability, was postponed in Olympia on Monday.
Testimony on a new bill to make it more difficult for suspects who run from police to get out of jail, and to increase traditional accountability, was postponed in Olympia on Monday.
Trump's tariffs could cost WA billions of dollars
As President Trump puts a temporary pause on tariffs, economists are beginning to calculate the potential fallout from the trade disruptions on a state-by-state basis.
As President Trump puts a temporary pause on tariffs, economists are beginning to calculate the potential fallout from the trade disruptions on a state-by-state basis.
Washington lawmakers consider expanding free food for students
Supporters believe the free food would boost student outcomes, though the state’s budget shortfall could shadow the proposal.
Supporters believe the free food would boost student outcomes, though the state’s budget shortfall could shadow the proposal.
WA lawmakers weigh expansion of free school meals
Washington lawmakers are considering providing free breakfast and lunch to all K-12 students across the state.
Washington lawmakers are considering providing free breakfast and lunch to all K-12 students across the state.
Bills for new gun regulations in WA make progress
Three controversial gun bills impacting second amendment rights are moving forward, but there's still a long road ahead.
Three controversial gun bills impacting second amendment rights are moving forward, but there's still a long road ahead.
WA lawmakers consider limitations on speeders
A proposal making its way through Washington legislature would require certain drivers to have a speed limiting device on their cars.
A proposal making its way through Washington legislature would require certain drivers to have a speed limiting device on their cars.
3 controversial gun-related bills in WA move out of committee
Washington state legislators took up three bills on Friday aimed at gun control measures.
Washington state legislators took up three bills on Friday aimed at gun control measures.
WA bill to lower alcohol limit for drivers to 0.05% BAC advances
A spike in traffic fatalities in Washington state has lawmakers considering reducing the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit, and a recent bill to do so is gaining traction.
A spike in traffic fatalities in Washington state has lawmakers considering reducing the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit, and a recent bill to do so is gaining traction.
Lawmakers weigh proposal to let certain people out of prison early
State lawmakers are considering legislation to let certain inmates in prison apply for resentencing, prompting debate about rehabilitation and accountability.
State lawmakers are considering legislation to let certain inmates in prison apply for resentencing, prompting debate about rehabilitation and accountability.
WA proposal to modify prison sentences
State lawmakers are considering legislation to let certain inmates in prison apply for resentencing, prompting debate about rehabilitation and accountability.
State lawmakers are considering legislation to let certain inmates in prison apply for resentencing, prompting debate about rehabilitation and accountability.
Lawmaker wants priests to report abuse learned from confession in WA
A legislator is fighting to change state and religious law in an effort to protect kids from sex abuse.
A legislator is fighting to change state and religious law in an effort to protect kids from sex abuse.
Protecting the depths: Bull kelp could become WA’s state marine forest
As the state faces ongoing debates over school closures and budget deficits, lawmakers in Olympia are diving deep into an often-overlooked issue: the protection of bull kelp.
As the state faces ongoing debates over school closures and budget deficits, lawmakers in Olympia are diving deep into an often-overlooked issue: the protection of bull kelp.