King Co. executive blocks local cooperation in out-of-state abortion investigations

King County Executive Dow Constantine signed an executive order on Tuesday that will prevent county resources from being used in out-of-state abortion investigations.

US companies could face hurdles covering abortion travel costs

After Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court, many companies pledged to cover travel costs for employees who live in states where abortion is now illegal.

Long-missing Alexander Hamilton letter put on public display

This is the first time the public is getting a chance to see it since it was returned to the state after a lengthy court battle.

Jan. 6 committee: 'Stay tuned' for more evidence in July hearings

At least two more hearings scheduled this month aim to show how Donald Trump illegally directed a violent mob toward the Capitol on Jan. 6, and then failed to take quick action to stop the attack once it began.

Washington the lone Democrat-controlled state not considering inflation tax rebate relief

Pressure is mounting on Gov. Jay Inslee and Democratic lawmakers in the state House and Senate to follow the lead of other Democratically-led states and provide meaningful tax relief in light of rising inflation.

Gov. Inslee prohibits Washington State Patrol from aiding out-of-state abortion investigations

Gov. Jay Inslee has issued a directive instructing the Washington State Patrol to not cooperate with out-of-state abortion investigations, a preemptive move in case states where abortion is banned or significantly restricted seek to investigate whether their residents have traveled to the state.

Initiative to decriminalize most drugs will not appear on November ballot

The campaign behind a controversial initiative that would decriminalize personal amounts of almost all illegal drugs has ended its signature-gathering push to get the initiative on the Nov. 8 ballot.

These new laws are now in effect in Washington state

Starting July 1, several new laws will go into effect for Washington state, including new gun restrictions, alerts for missing Indigenous people, increased toll rates and increased license plate fees. 

Interest in vasectomies spiked since Roe v. Wade overturned by Supreme Court

One clinic in Austin, Texas, said it usually gets about eight calls a day on average for a vasectomy consultation, but after last week’s Supreme Court decision, the number of calls has skyrocketed to 100 a day, on average.

Leaders in Washington state react to the Supreme Court's EPA ruling

On Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court limited the Environmental Protection Agency's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. Reactions poured in from local elected officials divided along party lines.

Biden says he'd back exception to filibuster to protect abortion access

Biden's filibuster remarks may cheer supporters who want to see him take more strident stances on the issue, but it's unlikely to change the outcome in Washington.

Amazon limits Plan B purchases as demand surges
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Customers are now allowed to buy a maximum of three units of Plan B capsules per week. Pharmacies like Rite Aid and CVS are also implementing similar measures.

Finding "fake clinics": How to get access to actual abortion care
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Watch out for "crisis pregnancy centers" that don't provide abortions and instead delay actual care for pregnant women, while also being exempt from HIPAA regulations.

Church in Renton vandalized with 'Abortions save lives'

A Catholic Church was vandalized in Renton Friday night, the same day the U.S. Supreme Court ended the constitutional right to abortion by overturning Roe v. Wade. Authorities say additional patrol will be provided as a precaution for places of worship as well as locations of care for women’s health following similar incidents in the region.