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.
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.
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.
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'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.
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.
Low-income Washingtonians could get a $200 credit for utility payments this year, courtesy of the state's Climate Commitment Act.
Paraeducators demand respect and higher pay from lawmakers
On Monday, educators who help our state's most vulnerable students rallied outside the Capitol demanding respect and higher pay.
On Monday, educators who help our state's most vulnerable students rallied outside the Capitol demanding respect and higher pay.
Washington gun laws in 2024: Legislators still weighing several bills
There are three weeks left in Washington's legislative session, and the pressure is on for lawmakers to push through a suite of bills addressing gun violence in the state.
There are three weeks left in Washington's legislative session, and the pressure is on for lawmakers to push through a suite of bills addressing gun violence in the state.
A chaotic US House is losing three Republican committee chairs to retirement in the span of a week
In a single week, the Republican chairs of three House committees announced they would not be seeking reelection, raising questions about whether the chaos that has reigned this Congress is driving out some of the GOP’s top talent.
In a single week, the Republican chairs of three House committees announced they would not be seeking reelection, raising questions about whether the chaos that has reigned this Congress is driving out some of the GOP’s top talent.
Tribes in Washington are battling a devastating opioid crisis. Will a multimillion-dollar bill help?
Evelyn Jefferson walks deep into a forest dotted with the tents of unhoused Lummi Nation tribal members and calls out names. When someone appears, she and a nurse hand out the opioid overdose reversal medication Naloxone.
Evelyn Jefferson walks deep into a forest dotted with the tents of unhoused Lummi Nation tribal members and calls out names. When someone appears, she and a nurse hand out the opioid overdose reversal medication Naloxone.
From ‘Fish Wars’ to legal triumph: The Boldt Decision, 50 years later
The 1974 Boldt Decision marked the culmination of seven decades of protests, arrests, and violence in the infamous ‘Fish Wars.’
The 1974 Boldt Decision marked the culmination of seven decades of protests, arrests, and violence in the infamous ‘Fish Wars.’
Washington 2024 Special Election results: See how local measures fared on the ballot
See the latest results for education measures, as well as a minimum wage raise in Renton, for the 2024 Special Election in Washington.
See the latest results for education measures, as well as a minimum wage raise in Renton, for the 2024 Special Election in Washington.
Pot shop smash-and-grabs: Legislators float solutions, but others say they don't go far enough
Lawmakers in Olympia are considering tougher penalties for the recent spate of smash-and-grab burglaries, but some cannabis retailers argue Senate Bill 6133 doesn't go far enough.
Lawmakers in Olympia are considering tougher penalties for the recent spate of smash-and-grab burglaries, but some cannabis retailers argue Senate Bill 6133 doesn't go far enough.
Washington 2024 Special Election: Breaking down this year's ballot measures
Nearly $2 billion in school improvements is on the ballot in the Tuesday special election.
Nearly $2 billion in school improvements is on the ballot in the Tuesday special election.
Senate bill asking for $770M for paraeducators, some say it's focused on the wrong thing
One bill clearing the Senate in Olympia is pushing for $770 million more over the next three years, primarily to hire more paraeducators and boost their pay.
One bill clearing the Senate in Olympia is pushing for $770 million more over the next three years, primarily to hire more paraeducators and boost their pay.
WA bill aimed at raising property taxes dies in Senate
A bill that would have raised property taxes in Washington has died in the State Senate.
A bill that would have raised property taxes in Washington has died in the State Senate.
Critics of proposal to raise property taxes call it the 'largest in state history' if fully implemented
The controversial debate over raising property taxes in Washington continues to gear up in Olympia.
The controversial debate over raising property taxes in Washington continues to gear up in Olympia.
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers will not seek reelection for WA's 5th district
U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA 5th District) announced Thursday that she will not be seeking reelection.
U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA 5th District) announced Thursday that she will not be seeking reelection.
Overdoses, crime in state-run facility; ‘That place should not be open’
Gov. Inslee is denying on camera interviews about his faith in DCYF, as overdoses cause concern at a state-run facility in Lewis County for teens and young adults. Now, a state senator is renewing calls for an investigation into a youth detention center that can't keep drugs out.
Gov. Inslee is denying on camera interviews about his faith in DCYF, as overdoses cause concern at a state-run facility in Lewis County for teens and young adults. Now, a state senator is renewing calls for an investigation into a youth detention center that can't keep drugs out.
End to Washington's lewd conduct law could bring booze back to strip clubs
Following a firestorm of complaints from the LGBTQ+ community, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board took drastic action this week.
Following a firestorm of complaints from the LGBTQ+ community, the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board took drastic action this week.