Legislature OKs $64.1B supplemental budget, adjourns
Washington lawmakers approved a $64.1 billion supplemental budget and a nearly $17 billion transportation revenue package before adjourning their 60-day legislative session late Thursday.
Washington lawmakers approved a $64.1 billion supplemental budget and a nearly $17 billion transportation revenue package before adjourning their 60-day legislative session late Thursday.
Catalytic converter theft bill heads to Gov. Inslee's desk
A bill taking aim at catalytic converter thefts in Washington now heads to Governor Jay Inslee's desk.
A bill taking aim at catalytic converter thefts in Washington now heads to Governor Jay Inslee's desk.
Inslee signs bills clarifying police reform laws in Washington
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Friday signed two bills fixing parts of a sweeping package of police reform measures that lawmakers passed in the wake of 2020s widespread racial justice protests.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Friday signed two bills fixing parts of a sweeping package of police reform measures that lawmakers passed in the wake of 2020s widespread racial justice protests.
Judge overturns Washington state’s new capital gains tax
A judge has overturned a new capital gains tax on high profit stocks, bonds and other assets that was approved by the Washington Legislature last year, ruling that it is an unconstitutional tax on income.
A judge has overturned a new capital gains tax on high profit stocks, bonds and other assets that was approved by the Washington Legislature last year, ruling that it is an unconstitutional tax on income.
State of the Union: Biden condemns Russian aggression, vows to stop inflation
The president will address a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 9 p.m. EST.
The president will address a joint session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 9 p.m. EST.
Iowa governor strides into Republican Party spotlight for Biden response
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is introducing herself to a divided nation as the Republican foil to President Joe Biden after his State of the Union address, though without the presidential buzz that often accompanies the role.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is introducing herself to a divided nation as the Republican foil to President Joe Biden after his State of the Union address, though without the presidential buzz that often accompanies the role.
2 fixes to police reform laws head to Inslee’s desk
The Washington Legislature has overwhelmingly passed two measures to clarify part of a wide-ranging package of police reform laws passed last year, in the wake of widespread protests for racial justice.
The Washington Legislature has overwhelmingly passed two measures to clarify part of a wide-ranging package of police reform laws passed last year, in the wake of widespread protests for racial justice.
Should Thurston County be 'cancelled?' The legacy behind the namesake and its controversy
As Black History Month continues, some are asking, should we cancel Thurston County? Amid ongoing protests against racial injustice, America has had a reckoning that has seen scores of offensive symbols removed, renamed or replaced. This includes statues, sports franchises and local school mascots.
As Black History Month continues, some are asking, should we cancel Thurston County? Amid ongoing protests against racial injustice, America has had a reckoning that has seen scores of offensive symbols removed, renamed or replaced. This includes statues, sports franchises and local school mascots.
Local Ukrainians devastated over Russia's latest move calling it an 'invasion'
Several people in Washington with ties to Ukraine are watching what's happening in Eastern Europe closely and with concern.
Several people in Washington with ties to Ukraine are watching what's happening in Eastern Europe closely and with concern.
Public to be allowed back in Washington Senate gallery
A limited number of members of the public who show a same-day negative COVID-19 test will be allowed to return to the galleries overseeing the Washington Senate floor, starting Friday.
A limited number of members of the public who show a same-day negative COVID-19 test will be allowed to return to the galleries overseeing the Washington Senate floor, starting Friday.
Senate OKs spending bill to avert government shutdown
The Senate has sent President Joe Biden a bill averting a weekend government shutdown.
The Senate has sent President Joe Biden a bill averting a weekend government shutdown.
Washington justices: Animal abuse can be considered domestic violence
The Washington Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously confirmed that animal abuse can constitute domestic violence.
The Washington Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously confirmed that animal abuse can constitute domestic violence.
WA Democratic legislatures stage 'sick-out' after union bill dies
Scores of Democratic staffers in the Washington Legislature staged a "sick-out" Wednesday after a bill that would have allowed them to unionize failed to advance.
Scores of Democratic staffers in the Washington Legislature staged a "sick-out" Wednesday after a bill that would have allowed them to unionize failed to advance.
King County prosecutors look to charge drug dealers with homicide as overdose deaths continue to rise
With fentanyl deaths soaring across the country and locally in King County, prosecutors are working to build up more cases against drug dealers to charge them with controlled substance homicide.
With fentanyl deaths soaring across the country and locally in King County, prosecutors are working to build up more cases against drug dealers to charge them with controlled substance homicide.
Mayor Harrell promises a return to basics in State of the City address
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said in his State of the City speech that he plans to go back to the basics, focusing on housing families, fixing potholes, keeping parks and sidewalks safe, and enforcing criminal laws.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said in his State of the City speech that he plans to go back to the basics, focusing on housing families, fixing potholes, keeping parks and sidewalks safe, and enforcing criminal laws.
Senate passes bill limiting Gov. Inslee's emergency powers
The Washington State Senate has passed a bill that would limit the Governor's emergency powers to 90 days if the legislature is not in session.
The Washington State Senate has passed a bill that would limit the Governor's emergency powers to 90 days if the legislature is not in session.
Bill targeting election lies stalls in Washington State Senate
A bill sought by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee that would make it a crime for elected officials or candidates to knowingly lie about election outcomes if those claims result in violence will not advance, the Senate sponsor said Tuesday.
A bill sought by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee that would make it a crime for elected officials or candidates to knowingly lie about election outcomes if those claims result in violence will not advance, the Senate sponsor said Tuesday.
WA House passes bill banning guns at ballot counts, school boards
Guns and other weapons would be prohibited at ballot counting sites and school board meetings across the state, under a bill approved by the Washington House Monday.
Guns and other weapons would be prohibited at ballot counting sites and school board meetings across the state, under a bill approved by the Washington House Monday.
Senate panel introduces bill banning most abortions in Idaho
A panel of Idaho lawmakers has introduced a bill that would ban abortions after six weeks of pregnancy — before many people know they are pregnant — by allowing extended family members of the patient to sue any doctor that performs one.
A panel of Idaho lawmakers has introduced a bill that would ban abortions after six weeks of pregnancy — before many people know they are pregnant — by allowing extended family members of the patient to sue any doctor that performs one.
Hillary Clinton to speak at New York Democratic convention: report
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is slated to speak at the New York State Democratic Convention next week, according to sources who spoke to CNBC.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is slated to speak at the New York State Democratic Convention next week, according to sources who spoke to CNBC.