Lawmakers consider bill to restrict outside militias from coming into WA
House Bill 1321 would require armed military forces from outside the state to get permission to be in Washington unless they have been called up to serve by the federal government.
House Bill 1321 would require armed military forces from outside the state to get permission to be in Washington unless they have been called up to serve by the federal government.
WA legislators consider restrictions on outside state militias
Washington lawmakers are considering banning outside National Guard troops from entering the state without the governor’s approval.
Washington lawmakers are considering banning outside National Guard troops from entering the state without the governor’s approval.
Deep dive into the underwater forest of Washington
Amid debates on school closings and budget deficits, lawmakers in Olympia are also taking a deep dive on bull kelp. While it may not be the splashiest piece of legislation, this aquatic plant has an oversized role in our water, and its at risk of disappearing.
Amid debates on school closings and budget deficits, lawmakers in Olympia are also taking a deep dive on bull kelp. While it may not be the splashiest piece of legislation, this aquatic plant has an oversized role in our water, and its at risk of disappearing.
Controversy over push to require clergy to report child abuse
A Washington lawmaker is fighting to change state and religious law, calling on priests and clergy to report child abuse and neglect. While it sounds simple on paper, the debate is becoming contentious over the religious implications.
A Washington lawmaker is fighting to change state and religious law, calling on priests and clergy to report child abuse and neglect. While it sounds simple on paper, the debate is becoming contentious over the religious implications.
Washington lawmakers and agencies react to attempt to freeze federal funding
Before it was temporarily halted by a judge Tuesday afternoon, plans by the Trump administration to pause in federal grants and loans raised alarms for state agencies and legislative leaders.
Before it was temporarily halted by a judge Tuesday afternoon, plans by the Trump administration to pause in federal grants and loans raised alarms for state agencies and legislative leaders.
Prosecutors want stricter gun laws for kids
The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office says they want tougher gun laws when it comes to kids, hoping to introduce new legislation this session.
The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office says they want tougher gun laws when it comes to kids, hoping to introduce new legislation this session.
Decision to pause federal funding has WA lawmakers scrambling
The decisions from Washington D.C. to pause federal funding has left lawmakers scrambling in Washington state, trying to decipher how Donald Trump's agenda will change theirs.
The decisions from Washington D.C. to pause federal funding has left lawmakers scrambling in Washington state, trying to decipher how Donald Trump's agenda will change theirs.
Washington proposal would require bars to sell drug tests for spiked drinks
The bill was inspired by similar legislation in California and written with the help of Lake Washington High School students.
The bill was inspired by similar legislation in California and written with the help of Lake Washington High School students.
Discussion over drug testing kits at WA bars
Lawmakers in Olympia are considering requiring nightclubs, hotels and other places that serve alcohol to sell testing kits for spiked drinks.
Lawmakers in Olympia are considering requiring nightclubs, hotels and other places that serve alcohol to sell testing kits for spiked drinks.
WA Gov. Ferguson launches team to support children of deported parents
In response to the mass deportation unfolding across the U.S., Governor Bob Ferguson signed an executive order to create a rapid response team to support children should they be separated from their parents.
In response to the mass deportation unfolding across the U.S., Governor Bob Ferguson signed an executive order to create a rapid response team to support children should they be separated from their parents.
Seattle City Council appoints Mark Solomon to vacant District 2 seat
The Seattle City Council appointed Mark Solomon to represent District 2, which Tammy Morales resigned from this month. Solomon previously lost to Morales for this very seat in 2019.
The Seattle City Council appointed Mark Solomon to represent District 2, which Tammy Morales resigned from this month. Solomon previously lost to Morales for this very seat in 2019.
WA Sec. of State misinformation team in jeopardy as Meta axes fact-checking
Meta is scaling back fact-checking efforts, and Washington faces a looming $12 billion budget shortfall. Steve Hobbs worries his ‘misinformation team’ may be on the chopping block to cut costs.
Meta is scaling back fact-checking efforts, and Washington faces a looming $12 billion budget shortfall. Steve Hobbs worries his ‘misinformation team’ may be on the chopping block to cut costs.
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s executive order redefining birthright citizenship
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order ending the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship regardless of the parents’ immigration status.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order ending the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship regardless of the parents’ immigration status.
WA farmers wrongly charged under climate laws pleading for a fix
For years, Washington State has been losing two farms per day and the impact of the Climate Commitment Act is making it even harder for some to survive.
For years, Washington State has been losing two farms per day and the impact of the Climate Commitment Act is making it even harder for some to survive.
WA lawmakers slated to weigh ban on flavored nicotine products
Proponents aim to end a cycle of nicotine addiction, concerned that fruity and candy flavors are drawing in young people. Opponents say it helps people quit smoking traditional cigarettes.
Proponents aim to end a cycle of nicotine addiction, concerned that fruity and candy flavors are drawing in young people. Opponents say it helps people quit smoking traditional cigarettes.
WA Gov. Bob Ferguson gets Jesse Jones
Known for his impactful journalism, Jones has a track record of driving change at local, state, and federal levels.
Known for his impactful journalism, Jones has a track record of driving change at local, state, and federal levels.
WA proposal to lower school bond approval threshold
A new proposal in Olympia would lower the approval percentage needed to pass a school bond measure from 60% to 55%.
A new proposal in Olympia would lower the approval percentage needed to pass a school bond measure from 60% to 55%.
Legislation proposes amending WA state constitution, lowering threshold to pass school bonds
School officials testified that the constitutional 60% passage rate has resulted in construction with majority community support to fail. Opponents are concerned about increasing taxes resulting from more bonds passing.
School officials testified that the constitutional 60% passage rate has resulted in construction with majority community support to fail. Opponents are concerned about increasing taxes resulting from more bonds passing.
Free lunch for K-12 students tops WA Gov. Ferguson's priorities
Governor Bob Ferguson has only been in office a few days, but he is already making access to quality food a top priority for K-12 students.
Governor Bob Ferguson has only been in office a few days, but he is already making access to quality food a top priority for K-12 students.
Immigration rights groups call on WA officials
Washington human rights organizations are calling on Governor Bob Ferguson and other elected officials to expand protections for immigrant and refugee groups within the state.
Washington human rights organizations are calling on Governor Bob Ferguson and other elected officials to expand protections for immigrant and refugee groups within the state.