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.
Seattle Mayor to address the future of the eviction moratorium on Friday
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell is expected to make an announcement on the future of the eviction moratorium on Friday.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell is expected to make an announcement on the future of the eviction moratorium on Friday.
You Decide: Washington state special election results for Feb. 8, 2022
School districts across Washington are asking voters to support major projects. Dozens of bond requests and levies are on the ballot for the special election on Feb. 8.
School districts across Washington are asking voters to support major projects. Dozens of bond requests and levies are on the ballot for the special election on Feb. 8.
Gary Ridgway could be released from prison if bill passes that would end life without parole
Some Republican lawmakers claim serial killer Gary Ridgway — the Green River Killer — could be released from prison if a bill passes that would eliminate life without parole.
Some Republican lawmakers claim serial killer Gary Ridgway — the Green River Killer — could be released from prison if a bill passes that would eliminate life without parole.
Washington state special election results for Feb. 8, 2022
School districts across Washington are asking voters to support major projects. Dozens of bond requests and levies are on the ballot for the special election on Feb. 8.
School districts across Washington are asking voters to support major projects. Dozens of bond requests and levies are on the ballot for the special election on Feb. 8.
McConnell rebukes RNC, calls Jan. 6 'violent insurrection'
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is criticizing the Republican National Committee for censuring two House GOP lawmakers investigating the "violent insurrection" on Jan. 6, 2021, saying it's not the party's job to police the views of lawmakers.
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is criticizing the Republican National Committee for censuring two House GOP lawmakers investigating the "violent insurrection" on Jan. 6, 2021, saying it's not the party's job to police the views of lawmakers.
GOP lawmaker apologizes for cursing at Democrat over mask-wearing
The confrontation was just the latest dust-up in the House over mask-wearing, which many Republicans have refused to do.
The confrontation was just the latest dust-up in the House over mask-wearing, which many Republicans have refused to do.
Feb. 8 special election: What's on the ballot in Washington state?
Many school districts in Washington state are asking for something in this special election - tens of millions of dollars and dozens of major projects are at stake.
Many school districts in Washington state are asking for something in this special election - tens of millions of dollars and dozens of major projects are at stake.
House, Senate Democrats release $16B transportation package
Projects range from new hybrid electric ferries and more walking and biking corridors, to highway maintenance and replacing fish passage culverts.
Projects range from new hybrid electric ferries and more walking and biking corridors, to highway maintenance and replacing fish passage culverts.
White House science adviser Eric Lander resigns over staff mistreatment
President Joe Biden’s top science adviser Dr. Eric Lander has resigned after the White House confirmed that an internal investigation found credible evidence that he mistreated his staff.
President Joe Biden’s top science adviser Dr. Eric Lander has resigned after the White House confirmed that an internal investigation found credible evidence that he mistreated his staff.
Supreme Court sides with GOP in Alabama election map case
The Supreme Court on Monday put on hold a lower court ruling that Alabama must draw new congressional districts before the 2022 elections.
The Supreme Court on Monday put on hold a lower court ruling that Alabama must draw new congressional districts before the 2022 elections.