Hundreds rally at WA capitol building in support of immigrant rights
More than 500 people from all corners of Washington filled the steps at the state capitol building in solidarity with immigrant communities on Thursday.
More than 500 people from all corners of Washington filled the steps at the state capitol building in solidarity with immigrant communities on Thursday.
WA lawmakers propose ban on homeless camp sweeps
Washington lawmakers are pushing for statewide legislation standards regulating all local jurisdiction on when they can do homeless encampment sweeps or remove anyone living in a public space.
Washington lawmakers are pushing for statewide legislation standards regulating all local jurisdiction on when they can do homeless encampment sweeps or remove anyone living in a public space.
Proposed WA law seeks to block homeless sweeps unless requirements met
Democratic lawmakers are pushing for statewide standards regulating all local jurisdictions on when they can do homeless encampment sweeps or remove anyone living in public spaces.
Democratic lawmakers are pushing for statewide standards regulating all local jurisdictions on when they can do homeless encampment sweeps or remove anyone living in public spaces.
Washington lawmakers consider lowering BAC limit to 0.05
State lawmakers are set to discuss a new bill that would lower the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers in Washington.
State lawmakers are set to discuss a new bill that would lower the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers in Washington.
Proposed WA legislation could create 'Purple Alert'
A public hearing on Tuesday advances efforts in the Washington legislature to create a "Purple Alert" for the state, streamlining efforts from state agencies to try and find people with cognitive disabilities more effectively when they are reported missing.
A public hearing on Tuesday advances efforts in the Washington legislature to create a "Purple Alert" for the state, streamlining efforts from state agencies to try and find people with cognitive disabilities more effectively when they are reported missing.
What is a Purple Alert? Proposed WA legislation
State legislators are considering a new law in Washington aimed at helping find missing people with cognitive disabilities following the disappearance of Jonathan Hoang.
State legislators are considering a new law in Washington aimed at helping find missing people with cognitive disabilities following the disappearance of Jonathan Hoang.
WA bill could require cursive writing in schools
A group of state lawmakers want to require Washington students to learn how to write in cursive.
A group of state lawmakers want to require Washington students to learn how to write in cursive.
WA Gov. Ferguson's ‘millionaire tax’ prompts concerns of universal income tax
During the opening ceremony of the legislature this week, Governor Ferguson called his proposal for a millionaire’s tax ‘truly historic.’
During the opening ceremony of the legislature this week, Governor Ferguson called his proposal for a millionaire’s tax ‘truly historic.’
WA bill to ban face coverings for law enforcement advances to Senate
A Washington bill aimed at preventing ICE from wearing face coverings is heading to the Senate floor.
A Washington bill aimed at preventing ICE from wearing face coverings is heading to the Senate floor.
Washington bill to change elected sheriff eligibility draws debate
Several local sheriffs testified against a Washington bill that could change requirements for law enforcement officers and sheriff candidates.
Several local sheriffs testified against a Washington bill that could change requirements for law enforcement officers and sheriff candidates.
WA bill changing sheriff, officer eligibility draws debate
The first public hearing on a bill that would change the eligibility requirements for elected sheriffs and law enforcement officers was held on Thursday, drawing arguments from both sides.
The first public hearing on a bill that would change the eligibility requirements for elected sheriffs and law enforcement officers was held on Thursday, drawing arguments from both sides.
Feds target 4 WA school districts over transgender athlete policies
The U.S. Department of Education has opened a civil rights investigation into four Washington school districts over the participation of transgender students in girls’ sports.
The U.S. Department of Education has opened a civil rights investigation into four Washington school districts over the participation of transgender students in girls’ sports.
Ferguson calls proposed millionaire tax ‘historic’ as debate intensifies in Olympia, WA
Gov. Bob Ferguson is pushing a proposed millionaire tax he says could generate more than $3 billion a year to support families, small businesses and public services, calling it a historic step during the Legislature’s opening ceremonies. The proposal is already drawing sharp debate, with supporters backing higher taxes on the wealthy and Republicans questioning its legality under Washington’s constitution.
Gov. Bob Ferguson is pushing a proposed millionaire tax he says could generate more than $3 billion a year to support families, small businesses and public services, calling it a historic step during the Legislature’s opening ceremonies. The proposal is already drawing sharp debate, with supporters backing higher taxes on the wealthy and Republicans questioning its legality under Washington’s constitution.
People demand change to WA state law they say endangers children
People are fed up with a Washington state law that they say leaves children in dangerous and even deadly situations.
People are fed up with a Washington state law that they say leaves children in dangerous and even deadly situations.
Concerns over WA's Keeping Families Together Act
The Keeping Families Together Act passed several years ago, intended to crack down on racial and economic injustice within child protective services. But some say it's forced kids to remain in dangerous and deadly situations in the custody of biological parents who are addicted to hard drugs.
The Keeping Families Together Act passed several years ago, intended to crack down on racial and economic injustice within child protective services. But some say it's forced kids to remain in dangerous and deadly situations in the custody of biological parents who are addicted to hard drugs.
Grandaughter of slain Seattle dog walker pushes for 3-strikes law
The granddaughter of a Seattle dog walker killed in a violent carjacking spoke out against a bill that would change Washington’s three-strike law and how it applies to youth offenders.
The granddaughter of a Seattle dog walker killed in a violent carjacking spoke out against a bill that would change Washington’s three-strike law and how it applies to youth offenders.
Granddaughter of slain Seattle dog walker urges lawmakers to keep three-strikes law
The granddaughter of a beloved Seattle dog walker killed in a violent carjacking spoke out against a bill that could change Washington's three-strike law and how it applies to youth offenders.
The granddaughter of a beloved Seattle dog walker killed in a violent carjacking spoke out against a bill that could change Washington's three-strike law and how it applies to youth offenders.
WA bill would regulate high-risk AI systems
With federal lawmakers failing to pass regulations on AI, some Democrats in Washington state are pushing for regulations on what they call "high-risk AI."
With federal lawmakers failing to pass regulations on AI, some Democrats in Washington state are pushing for regulations on what they call "high-risk AI."
WA Gov. Ferguson calls for millionaires’ tax in State of the State address
Gov. Bob Ferguson used his State of the State address to call for a new tax on Washington’s wealthiest earners, propose housing investments and sharply condemned federal immigration enforcement.
Gov. Bob Ferguson used his State of the State address to call for a new tax on Washington’s wealthiest earners, propose housing investments and sharply condemned federal immigration enforcement.
WA bill aims to ban face coverings from law enforcement
Legislation aimed at federal immigration enforcement will get some play during Washington's 2026 legislative session, as a senate committee heard debates from both sides when it comes to law enforcement's use of face coverings.
Legislation aimed at federal immigration enforcement will get some play during Washington's 2026 legislative session, as a senate committee heard debates from both sides when it comes to law enforcement's use of face coverings.