State lawmakers pass bill phasing out natural gas
The bill would prohibit Puget Sound Energy from providing natural gas services to new customers. It also prohibits PSE from continuing to serve natural gas to existing customers.
The bill would prohibit Puget Sound Energy from providing natural gas services to new customers. It also prohibits PSE from continuing to serve natural gas to existing customers.
Washington's ‘Stripper Bill of Rights’: Proposed bill aims to protect sex workers
Gov. Inslee is expected to sign into law a ‘Strippers Bill of Rights’ which includes some of the most wide-reaching state-level protections for adult dancers in the country.
Gov. Inslee is expected to sign into law a ‘Strippers Bill of Rights’ which includes some of the most wide-reaching state-level protections for adult dancers in the country.
Washington AI task force: Committee to manage evolving risks, benefits of AI
The Washington State Legislature on Tuesday approved an ‘Artificial Intelligence Task Force’ to discuss the developments, benefits and risks of AI.
The Washington State Legislature on Tuesday approved an ‘Artificial Intelligence Task Force’ to discuss the developments, benefits and risks of AI.
WA lawmakers discuss police pursuit initiative
Two conservative-backed initiatives restoring police pursuits and ?rights? for parents of public school students were considered by Washington lawmakers on Wednesday, in back-to-back hearings that occasionally became heated.
Two conservative-backed initiatives restoring police pursuits and ?rights? for parents of public school students were considered by Washington lawmakers on Wednesday, in back-to-back hearings that occasionally became heated.
Identity thief disguised as ‘traditional mom’ accused of fraudulent South Sound shopping spree
A South Sound woman is hoping you can help catch an identity thief who turned her life upside down.
A South Sound woman is hoping you can help catch an identity thief who turned her life upside down.
Washington state House overwhelmingly passes ban on hog-tying by police
The Washington state House overwhelmingly approved legislation Wednesday that would ban police from hog-tying suspects, a restraint technique that has long drawn concern because of the risk of suffocation.
The Washington state House overwhelmingly approved legislation Wednesday that would ban police from hog-tying suspects, a restraint technique that has long drawn concern because of the risk of suffocation.
Washington state lawmakers consider police pursuit and parents’ rights initiatives
Two conservative-backed initiatives restoring police pursuits and ‘rights’ for parents of public school students were considered by Washington lawmakers on Wednesday, in back-to-back hearings that occasionally became heated.
Two conservative-backed initiatives restoring police pursuits and ‘rights’ for parents of public school students were considered by Washington lawmakers on Wednesday, in back-to-back hearings that occasionally became heated.
Redmond man behind 6 ballot initiatives ready to take on state government
Brian Heywood is a hedge fund manager, a part-time farmer, and the brains behind 6 high-profile initiatives on Washington's November ballot aiming to restore police pursuits, ban income tax and repeal the state's climate laws.
Brian Heywood is a hedge fund manager, a part-time farmer, and the brains behind 6 high-profile initiatives on Washington's November ballot aiming to restore police pursuits, ban income tax and repeal the state's climate laws.
WA legislative session 2024: Which bills passed and which missed vote deadlines
Washington's lawmakers convened in Olympia on Monday and approved over 50 bills that will move forward to get a final full vote. However, one of the more notable mentions that came out of the meeting were things that weren't voted on.
Washington's lawmakers convened in Olympia on Monday and approved over 50 bills that will move forward to get a final full vote. However, one of the more notable mentions that came out of the meeting were things that weren't voted on.
Deadline looms for bills to advance to full vote
Monday's session was the cutoff deadline for bills to get a final Chamber vote, and four major pieces of legislation were dropped from consideration right from the start.
Monday's session was the cutoff deadline for bills to get a final Chamber vote, and four major pieces of legislation were dropped from consideration right from the start.
Bill banning child marriage in Washington; moves to governor's desk
Child marriage is still legal in Washington state but that could soon change.
Child marriage is still legal in Washington state but that could soon change.
Several drivers flee traffic stops in Thurston County, Sheriff blames pursuit laws
After several drivers fled from police trying to pull them over, Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders aired his grievances about Washington's 2021 pursuit legislation.
After several drivers fled from police trying to pull them over, Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders aired his grievances about Washington's 2021 pursuit legislation.
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.