Seattle, feds seek to end most oversight of city's police
The U.S. Justice Department and Seattle officials asked a judge Tuesday to end most federal oversight of the city’s police department, saying its sustained, decade-long reform efforts are a model for other cities whose law enforcement agencies face federal civil rights investigations.
The U.S. Justice Department and Seattle officials asked a judge Tuesday to end most federal oversight of the city’s police department, saying its sustained, decade-long reform efforts are a model for other cities whose law enforcement agencies face federal civil rights investigations.
Washington Supreme Court upholds capital gains tax in effort to balance state's tax code
The Washington Supreme Court on Friday upheld the state's new capital gains tax, which was adopted by lawmakers in an effort to balance what is considered the nation's most regressive tax code.
The Washington Supreme Court on Friday upheld the state's new capital gains tax, which was adopted by lawmakers in an effort to balance what is considered the nation's most regressive tax code.
Washington Supreme Court upholds capital gains tax
The Washington Supreme Court on Friday upheld the state's new capital gains tax, which was adopted by lawmakers in an effort to balance what is considered the nation's most regressive tax code.
The Washington Supreme Court on Friday upheld the state's new capital gains tax, which was adopted by lawmakers in an effort to balance what is considered the nation's most regressive tax code.
Momentum grows for creating Washington 'bias incident' hotline that could pay alleged victims with tax money
A failed Washington state bill that would establish a hate crime hotline and compensate victims of such crimes is gaining momentum and support in the hopes that it will pass in the coming legislative session.
A failed Washington state bill that would establish a hate crime hotline and compensate victims of such crimes is gaining momentum and support in the hopes that it will pass in the coming legislative session.
Man pleads guilty to stalking Washington state lawmaker
Starting in 2021, Isiah Long harassed Republican Rep. Michelle Caldier, of Port Orchard, and the harassment continued after he was warned and then ordered to stop contacting her, according to court documents.
Starting in 2021, Isiah Long harassed Republican Rep. Michelle Caldier, of Port Orchard, and the harassment continued after he was warned and then ordered to stop contacting her, according to court documents.
Domestic extremism bill would criminalize free speech, create 'Ministry of Truth,' advocacy group warns
Washington lawmakers are taking aim at disinformation, anti-government ideologies and white supremacism, but some critics call it a "dangerous" attempt to police speech.
Washington lawmakers are taking aim at disinformation, anti-government ideologies and white supremacism, but some critics call it a "dangerous" attempt to police speech.
'The data shows it is saving lives': WA Coalition for Police Accountability stands firm on police pursuit data
Data examining Washington's police pursuit law that went into effect in 2021 has come under scrutiny but the person who helped craft it says it shows HB 1054 is working as it intended.
Data examining Washington's police pursuit law that went into effect in 2021 has come under scrutiny but the person who helped craft it says it shows HB 1054 is working as it intended.
King County Council to votes to send behavioral health levy to April's election ballot
King County leaders voted on Tuesday to send a $1.25 billion dollar behavior health levy to voters in April's upcoming special election ballot.
King County leaders voted on Tuesday to send a $1.25 billion dollar behavior health levy to voters in April's upcoming special election ballot.
Seattle could broaden anti-discrimination law to add caste
Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant wants to add caste to the city’s anti-discrimination policy, saying discrimination takes place throughout the U.S. based on the South Asian practice of assigning people their social status at birth.
Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant wants to add caste to the city’s anti-discrimination policy, saying discrimination takes place throughout the U.S. based on the South Asian practice of assigning people their social status at birth.
Washington lawmakers hear testimony on 7 abortion bills
Abortion rights proposals have been front and center in Olympia, Washington, this week as state lawmakers heard hours of public testimony on seven proposals that would reinforce abortion access.
Abortion rights proposals have been front and center in Olympia, Washington, this week as state lawmakers heard hours of public testimony on seven proposals that would reinforce abortion access.
Proposed bill seeks to ban assault weapons in Washington
HB 1240 is being heard in committee, some argue this is what Washington needs following a spike in gun violence, but others say it's an infringement of their rights.
HB 1240 is being heard in committee, some argue this is what Washington needs following a spike in gun violence, but others say it's an infringement of their rights.
Police pursuit bill has Washington Democrats at odds
The thrust of the effort to block bills amending Washington's police pursuit laws hinge on a study from a retired University of Washington professor. Now, some other Democrats in the Legislature want that data thrown out.
The thrust of the effort to block bills amending Washington's police pursuit laws hinge on a study from a retired University of Washington professor. Now, some other Democrats in the Legislature want that data thrown out.