Epstein victims blast DOJ for releasing nude photos, names in file dump

The latest Jeffrey Epstein documents released by the Justice Department included nude photos, names and faces of Epstein’s victims. That wasn't supposed to happen.

WA lawmakers push for workaround as businesses struggle to find pennies

With the penny slowly being “counted out," lawmakers in Washington state are working on a bill that would require businesses to round cash purchases to the nearest nickel.

As the penny gets phased out, Washington gets ready to round
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With the penny slowly being counted out, lawmakers in Washington are working on a bill that would require businesses to round cash transactions to the nearest nickel.

WA lawmakers consider beverage container price increase
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Washington lawmakers are considering a bill that aims to boost recycling, but could also boost your grocery bill.

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem visits U.S.-Mexico border during Arizona trip

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is in southern Arizona on Wednesday where she will visit the U.S.-Mexico border.

Supreme Court Justice Barbara Madsen to retire
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Barbara Madsen was the first woman elected to our state's Supreme Court and is retiring in April. She ends her career as the second-longest sitting justice on the court at 33 years. 

WA lawmakers consider new ghost gun bill
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A new bill aimed at regulating ghost guns in Washington State Legislature is set to be considered in committee on Wednesday.

WA ghost gun bill has 3D printing enthusiasts worried
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House Bill 2320 would restrict certain digital firearm files, with critics warning it could criminalize code possession and limit lawful uses like props and models.

3D printing enthusiasts worry over broad language in WA 'ghost gun' bill

A “ghost gun" law that is making its way through the Washington State Legislature has 3D printer enthusiasts fired up about what it might mean for all printer hobbyists across the state.

WA bill would lower legal BAC limit to .05
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There's a push in Olympia to crack down on drunk and impaired driving by changing the legal blood alcohol limit (BAC) from .08 to .05.

WA millionaires tax proposal has arrived, Gov. Ferguson wants changes

It has been a lightning rod issue in Olympia: a proposed millionaires tax. Gov. Bob Ferguson has said he would support it, but now, he's rejecting at least one initial proposal from state senators.

The debate over Washington's millionaires tax
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Gov. Bob Ferguson has said he would support a proposed Millionaires Tax, but now, he's rejecting at least an initial proposal from state senators.

Mitch McConnell hospitalized for flu-like symptoms

Sen. Mitch McConnell, 83, was hospitalized Monday after experiencing flu-like symptoms, his office announced. 

WA law making it harder to solve violent teen crimes
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Some families of teens who have lost their lives to gun violence say a Washington law that went into effect in 2022 could be to blame for why it's hard for law enforcement to solve crimes involving young people.

WA Supreme Court Justice Barbara Madsen to retire in April

After more than three decades, Justice Barbara Madsen announces when she will step away from the Washington Supreme Court.

Renee Good's brothers, family attorney testify before Congress at DHS use-of-force forum

Congress members will hear testimony from the brothers of Renee Good, along with others who say they were assaulted by federal agents, during a public forum examining the “violent use of force" by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents.

Government Shutdown 2026: Partial shutdown ends after House vote

The House has passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown Tuesday afternoon.

New law could increase a pack of cigarettes to $17 in Seattle

A newly proposed law would increase cigarette taxes in Washington State by $2 per pack, meaning you could pay as much as $17 to smoke.

WA statewide proposal scrutinizes deep sedation procedures at dental offices

A proposal in Olympia would elevate industry regulations and guidelines to state law when it comes to all deep sedation procedures in dental offices.