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.

Clintons agree to testify before Congress in Epstein probe, chief of staff says

Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify in the House Oversight Committee’s Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

Cantwell urges DOJ to stop pressuring states like WA for voter registration data

Sen. Maria Cantwell is urging the DOJ to stop pressuring Washington and other states to turn over sensitive voter registration data, citing privacy concerns and recent court rulings.

Trump plans to close Kennedy Center for 2 years starting July 4

President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he plans to close The Kennedy Center for two years beginning in July.

Government shutdown won't end Monday, House Speaker says

A partial government shutdown will extend beyond Monday when lawmakers in the House return to work.

'ICE Out Now' demonstrators move through Seattle on Saturday

Drivers are urged to find alternate routes as aome Seattle roads are blocked to traffic due to an 'ICE Out Now" protest moving through parts of the downtown area on Saturday afternoon.

Operation Metro Surge allowed to continue after judge denies preliminary injunction

Operation Metro Surge will continue in Minnesota after a federal judge denied a preliminary injunction that was sought by the state’s attorney general as well as the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul.