Washington AG continues bipartisan push to raise tobacco sale age to 21
Attorney General Bob Ferguson will continue his push to raise the legal age to purchase tobacco and vapor products to 21 tomorrow before the House Health Care & Wellness Committee.
Attorney General Bob Ferguson will continue his push to raise the legal age to purchase tobacco and vapor products to 21 tomorrow before the House Health Care & Wellness Committee.
State lawmakers to consider raising speed limit to 75 mph on two stretches of I-90
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- The state is once again considering raising the speed limit on two stretches of Interstate 90 in Eastern Washington.SB 5053 would keep the speed limit at 60 mph on state highways except for Interstate 90, which would have a maximum speed limit of 75 mph from Ellensburg to milepost 120, and between George and the Spokane County border.The state Department of Transportation has previously considered raising the speed limit from 70 to 75 mph between George and the western border of Spokane County.WSDOT then held several meetings to gather public comment, but ultimately decided against raising the speed limit because of public safety concerns.Their 2016 analysis found the increased risks and costs associated with the proposed change far outweighed the projected time savings.It predicted an additional 1.27 fatal or serious crashes annually if the speed limit was raised.
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- The state is once again considering raising the speed limit on two stretches of Interstate 90 in Eastern Washington.SB 5053 would keep the speed limit at 60 mph on state highways except for Interstate 90, which would have a maximum speed limit of 75 mph from Ellensburg to milepost 120, and between George and the Spokane County border.The state Department of Transportation has previously considered raising the speed limit from 70 to 75 mph between George and the western border of Spokane County.WSDOT then held several meetings to gather public comment, but ultimately decided against raising the speed limit because of public safety concerns.Their 2016 analysis found the increased risks and costs associated with the proposed change far outweighed the projected time savings.It predicted an additional 1.27 fatal or serious crashes annually if the speed limit was raised.
State legislature considers increasing fine for drivers who camp in left lane
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- You see them on highways all the time -- people who camp in the left lane driving too slow and refusing to move over.State lawmakers in Olympia are considering taking aim at those drivers by increasing the fine.SB 5052 would provide "a base penalty of $70 for a traffic infraction for driving continuously in the left lane of a multilane roadway when it impedes the flow of other traffic."
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- You see them on highways all the time -- people who camp in the left lane driving too slow and refusing to move over.State lawmakers in Olympia are considering taking aim at those drivers by increasing the fine.SB 5052 would provide "a base penalty of $70 for a traffic infraction for driving continuously in the left lane of a multilane roadway when it impedes the flow of other traffic."
Top lawmakers won't move bills to end tolling on I-405
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Top state lawmakers say they won't move any bills this session to end tolling on the express lanes of Interstate 405 between Bellevue and Lynnwood.The Daily Herald reports that leaders of the state House and Senate transportation committees appear ready to keep the toll lanes operating, at least for now.Sen.
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Top state lawmakers say they won't move any bills this session to end tolling on the express lanes of Interstate 405 between Bellevue and Lynnwood.The Daily Herald reports that leaders of the state House and Senate transportation committees appear ready to keep the toll lanes operating, at least for now.Sen.
For conservative millennials, Trump’s inauguration signals new beginning
As Donald Trump took the oath of office in Washington, D.C. on Friday, much of the crowd assembled on the National Mall watched in silence. The air, swollen with excitement and anxiety, was relatively still, aside from sparse drops of rain cutting through.
As Donald Trump took the oath of office in Washington, D.C. on Friday, much of the crowd assembled on the National Mall watched in silence. The air, swollen with excitement and anxiety, was relatively still, aside from sparse drops of rain cutting through.
Hundreds take to streets for anti-Trump marches, rallies in Seattle, Olympia, Portland
SEATTLE -- Hundreds of people marched from Seattle's Capitol Hill and Central District neighborhoods Friday toward downtown for an immigrant and refugee rights rally and to protest the inauguration of President Donald Trump.Carrying signs that said "Fight Racism & Sexism" and "Resist Trump," people from separate earlier rallies were walking to meet at Westlake Park downtown Friday afternoon.
SEATTLE -- Hundreds of people marched from Seattle's Capitol Hill and Central District neighborhoods Friday toward downtown for an immigrant and refugee rights rally and to protest the inauguration of President Donald Trump.Carrying signs that said "Fight Racism & Sexism" and "Resist Trump," people from separate earlier rallies were walking to meet at Westlake Park downtown Friday afternoon.
Video shows anti-Trump protester spitting in officer’s face
CLEVELAND -- Cameras captured the moment an anti-Trump protester appeared to spit in the face of a police officer in downtown Cleveland Friday.The incident happened as a few dozen people, accompanied by a group of Cleveland bike patrol officers, demonstrated against President Donald Trump's inauguration.WJW-TV video shows one of the protesters repeatedly elbow and push one of the officers.
CLEVELAND -- Cameras captured the moment an anti-Trump protester appeared to spit in the face of a police officer in downtown Cleveland Friday.The incident happened as a few dozen people, accompanied by a group of Cleveland bike patrol officers, demonstrated against President Donald Trump's inauguration.WJW-TV video shows one of the protesters repeatedly elbow and push one of the officers.
Officers seize pipes, flares from demonstrators at anti-Trump rally in Seattle
Seattle Police confiscated several weapons Friday night at an anti-Trump rally in Westlake Park. In a tweet, authorities said officers recovered wooden poles, heavy pipes, flares, and hammers.
Seattle Police confiscated several weapons Friday night at an anti-Trump rally in Westlake Park. In a tweet, authorities said officers recovered wooden poles, heavy pipes, flares, and hammers.
VIDEO: Anti-Trump protesters torch limo blocks from inaugural parade
WASHINGTON — Protesters vandalized and set a limousine on fire just blocks from President Donald Trump's inaugural parade route Friday afternoon.Several cars in the area of 12th and K streets had their windows blown out by protesters around 4:30 p.m. A limo along the road was then set on fire, sending black smoke billowing into the sky.
WASHINGTON — Protesters vandalized and set a limousine on fire just blocks from President Donald Trump's inaugural parade route Friday afternoon.Several cars in the area of 12th and K streets had their windows blown out by protesters around 4:30 p.m. A limo along the road was then set on fire, sending black smoke billowing into the sky.
Protests, rallies on tap in Seattle and Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Protests rallies and marches are scheduled in Portland and Seattle as Donald Trump is inaugurated as the nation's 45th president.In Seattle, a student walkout at Seattle Central was planned for noon Friday, along with a rally through the city for immigrant and refugee rights later in the afternoon.
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Protests rallies and marches are scheduled in Portland and Seattle as Donald Trump is inaugurated as the nation's 45th president.In Seattle, a student walkout at Seattle Central was planned for noon Friday, along with a rally through the city for immigrant and refugee rights later in the afternoon.
Local families lobbying for a bill that would allow medical marijuana in Washington schools
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- More than 50 children in Washington are authorized in a database to receive medical marijuana for various illnesses.
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- More than 50 children in Washington are authorized in a database to receive medical marijuana for various illnesses.
Proposed bill would allow Washington residents to grow own pot
OLYMPIA -- A bill introduced in the state Legislature would allow Washington residents to grow personal use marijuana plants in their home.The bill, sponsored by State Rep.
OLYMPIA -- A bill introduced in the state Legislature would allow Washington residents to grow personal use marijuana plants in their home.The bill, sponsored by State Rep.
New bill seeks 6 months of paid family and medical leave for all workers
It was a moment worth capturing for supporters on the steps of the Capitol building. Washington Work and Family Coalition is pushing for the measure and they called upon supporters to show up to speak at Tuesday's press conference.
It was a moment worth capturing for supporters on the steps of the Capitol building. Washington Work and Family Coalition is pushing for the measure and they called upon supporters to show up to speak at Tuesday's press conference.
School bus seat belts could be coming to Washington
OLYMPIA, Wash. – A state lawmaker said Thursday she will be proposing a bill in the new legislative session that would require all school buses to be outfitted with three-point harness seat belts.“Kids on a school bus on a rollover are equivalent to clothes in a dryer,” said state Rep.
OLYMPIA, Wash. – A state lawmaker said Thursday she will be proposing a bill in the new legislative session that would require all school buses to be outfitted with three-point harness seat belts.“Kids on a school bus on a rollover are equivalent to clothes in a dryer,” said state Rep.
Lawmakers file bill to split Washington in half, create new state in east called 'Liberty'
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Some conservative Eastern Washington lawmakers want to split the state in two, creating a new state east of the Cascade Range known as "Liberty."The idea is contained in House Joint Memorial 400, sponsored by Republican state Reps.
SPOKANE, Wash. -- Some conservative Eastern Washington lawmakers want to split the state in two, creating a new state east of the Cascade Range known as "Liberty."The idea is contained in House Joint Memorial 400, sponsored by Republican state Reps.