AG Ferguson announces DNA collection from thousands of violent offenders
As thousands of convicts in Washington were getting away without a critical step in their post-conviction legal process, Attorney General Bob Ferguson says his office set out to change that.
As thousands of convicts in Washington were getting away without a critical step in their post-conviction legal process, Attorney General Bob Ferguson says his office set out to change that.
WA gun store sold hundreds of high-capacity magazines in 90 mins without ban
A Kelso gun store owner said he sold hundreds of high-capacity magazines in the 90-minute window between a sales ban being ruled unconstitutional and the state's emergency appeal.
A Kelso gun store owner said he sold hundreds of high-capacity magazines in the 90-minute window between a sales ban being ruled unconstitutional and the state's emergency appeal.
Loren Culp to potentially lose WASPC membership over offensive online posts
In a letter dated April 3, the WASPC Executive Board called Culp out for "numerous offensive public social media posts and comments" in which he called Washington State Representative Jacqueline Maycumber a "female dog" and called Washington State Representative Travis Couture a b---h.
In a letter dated April 3, the WASPC Executive Board called Culp out for "numerous offensive public social media posts and comments" in which he called Washington State Representative Jacqueline Maycumber a "female dog" and called Washington State Representative Travis Couture a b---h.
Newly passed bill to bring more traffic cameras across Washington
A recently passed bill is bringing more traffic cameras to city roads across Washington.
A recently passed bill is bringing more traffic cameras to city roads across Washington.
Gov. Inslee signs controversial decarbonization bill
A bill that will eventually ban the use of natural gas in Washington has passed state legislature and was signed by Governor Jay Inslee on Thursday.
A bill that will eventually ban the use of natural gas in Washington has passed state legislature and was signed by Governor Jay Inslee on Thursday.
Washington law students may ‘bypass’ bar exam, Supreme Court rules
Washington will no longer require prospective attorneys to pass a bar exam to practice law, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday.
Washington will no longer require prospective attorneys to pass a bar exam to practice law, the state Supreme Court ruled Friday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.