Adult entertainers push for repeal of lewd conduct laws
Strippers and other adult entertainment workers are pushing for the repeal of Washington's lewd conduct laws to get more protections.
Strippers and other adult entertainment workers are pushing for the repeal of Washington's lewd conduct laws to get more protections.
Paraeducators demand respect and higher pay from lawmakers
On Monday, educators who help our state's most vulnerable students rallied outside the Capitol demanding respect and higher pay.
On Monday, educators who help our state's most vulnerable students rallied outside the Capitol demanding respect and higher pay.
Washington paraeducators rally for respect, higher pay
The educators who take care of students with special needs and language barriers rallied on the steps of Washington's Capitol Building Monday, calling for respect from lawmakers and better wages.
The educators who take care of students with special needs and language barriers rallied on the steps of Washington's Capitol Building Monday, calling for respect from lawmakers and better wages.
Bald eagle electrocuted near Tacoma released back into wild
After a month of rehabilitation, a bald eagle that was found entangled in electrical lines in Tacoma has finally been release back into the wild.
After a month of rehabilitation, a bald eagle that was found entangled in electrical lines in Tacoma has finally been release back into the wild.
Olympia PD: Student sexually assaulted while walking to school
A student says she was attacked and sexually assaulted while walking to high school in Olympia, and now police are working to identify the suspect.
A student says she was attacked and sexually assaulted while walking to high school in Olympia, and now police are working to identify the suspect.
Tumwater hit with several inches of snow
Tumwater and several areas around western Washington were hit with several inches of snow Thursday morning, a surprise to many morning commuters.
Tumwater and several areas around western Washington were hit with several inches of snow Thursday morning, a surprise to many morning commuters.
Cap and trade debate in Olympia
The cap and trade program that passed under the Climate Commitment Act has been talked about a lot in the last year. Some blame it for the record high gas prices we saw last year.
The cap and trade program that passed under the Climate Commitment Act has been talked about a lot in the last year. Some blame it for the record high gas prices we saw last year.
Pot shop smash-and-grabs: Legislators float solutions, but others say they don't go far enough
Lawmakers in Olympia are considering tougher penalties for the recent spate of smash-and-grab burglaries, but some cannabis retailers argue Senate Bill 6133 doesn't go far enough.
Lawmakers in Olympia are considering tougher penalties for the recent spate of smash-and-grab burglaries, but some cannabis retailers argue Senate Bill 6133 doesn't go far enough.
Senate bill asking for $770M for paraeducators, some say it's focused on the wrong thing
One bill clearing the Senate in Olympia is pushing for $770 million more over the next three years, primarily to hire more paraeducators and boost their pay.
One bill clearing the Senate in Olympia is pushing for $770 million more over the next three years, primarily to hire more paraeducators and boost their pay.
Armed burglars get away with guns from home
Several guns are missing after a violent home robbery in Olympia. Police are searching for those guns and the suspects responsible.
Several guns are missing after a violent home robbery in Olympia. Police are searching for those guns and the suspects responsible.
Olympia home invaders stole guns, assaulted victim, police say
The Olympia Police Department is searching for multiple home invasion suspects who reportedly stole firearms and assaulted a victim Thursday morning.
The Olympia Police Department is searching for multiple home invasion suspects who reportedly stole firearms and assaulted a victim Thursday morning.
Drivers get sticker shock over car insurance, some rates up 20%
Washington state drivers are experiencing sticker shock after insurance rate increases that are, on average, higher than anything seen in the last few years.
Washington state drivers are experiencing sticker shock after insurance rate increases that are, on average, higher than anything seen in the last few years.
Foster parents demand change to law blamed for death of an infant
The law made it more difficult for child protective services to remove kids from homes, with the intent of protecting low-income families. The law requires proof of imminent physical harm or risk.
The law made it more difficult for child protective services to remove kids from homes, with the intent of protecting low-income families. The law requires proof of imminent physical harm or risk.
Washington Senate unanimously bans hog-tying by police
The Washington state Senate unanimously approved legislation Tuesday that would ban police from hog-tying suspects, a restraint technique that has long drawn concern due to the risk of suffocation.
The Washington state Senate unanimously approved legislation Tuesday that would ban police from hog-tying suspects, a restraint technique that has long drawn concern due to the risk of suffocation.
Washington DOH launches free COVID-19, flu testing kiosks across the state
The Washington State Department of Health on Monday opened kiosks across the state offering free COVID-19 and flu tests.
The Washington State Department of Health on Monday opened kiosks across the state offering free COVID-19 and flu tests.
A look at Washington's legislative session so far: Where certain bills stand
The future of public policy in our state is beginning to take shape at the Capitol building following the first major deadline for bills to pass out of Committee on Wednesday.
The future of public policy in our state is beginning to take shape at the Capitol building following the first major deadline for bills to pass out of Committee on Wednesday.
WA Senate bill to establish network for student mental, behavioral health
56% of tenth graders in Washington reported signs of depression or anxiety in the most recent statewide Health Youth Survey.
56% of tenth graders in Washington reported signs of depression or anxiety in the most recent statewide Health Youth Survey.
Hundreds rally for bills against rent gouging in Washington
Hundreds of people rallied on the steps of the Capitol Building on Tuesday, protesting against what they say are excessive rent increases and a lack of affordable housing.
Hundreds of people rallied on the steps of the Capitol Building on Tuesday, protesting against what they say are excessive rent increases and a lack of affordable housing.
Washington lawmakers hear child marriage testimony: 'Different strokes for different folks'
Washington state senators are considering a law that would eliminate child marriage in our state.
Washington state senators are considering a law that would eliminate child marriage in our state.
Speed cameras on Washington highways; Lawmakers hope to curb number of crashes
State lawmakers are looking to crack down on car crashes and deaths with a new law that would add speeding cameras to state highways.
State lawmakers are looking to crack down on car crashes and deaths with a new law that would add speeding cameras to state highways.