Gov. Inslee expected to sign legislation banning semi-automatic weapons
A bill that will ban the sale, manufacture and import of assault weapons in Washington is one signature away from becoming law, sparking an uptick in gun sales, according to local gun stores.
A bill that will ban the sale, manufacture and import of assault weapons in Washington is one signature away from becoming law, sparking an uptick in gun sales, according to local gun stores.
Gov. Inslee signs bill to remove death penalty from state law in Washington
Five years after the state Supreme Court ruled the death penalty unconstitutional, Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill officially striking it from Washington law.
Five years after the state Supreme Court ruled the death penalty unconstitutional, Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill officially striking it from Washington law.
Bill to permanently allow cocktails to go passes WA Senate, now heading to Gov. Inslee's desk
A bill that would permanently allow cocktails to-go from restaurants and distilleries was approved by the state senate, and is now heading to Governor Jay Inslee’s desk for signature.
A bill that would permanently allow cocktails to-go from restaurants and distilleries was approved by the state senate, and is now heading to Governor Jay Inslee’s desk for signature.
Bill could crack down on WA pet stores who source dogs from out-of-state puppy mills
Pet stores will no longer be able to source their dogs from out-of-state puppy mills or offer loans for people to purchase their pets if a bill that passed the Washington State Senate this week becomes law.
Pet stores will no longer be able to source their dogs from out-of-state puppy mills or offer loans for people to purchase their pets if a bill that passed the Washington State Senate this week becomes law.
Bill to loosen standards for police pursuits awaits final vote in Senate
A bill loosening the standards for police pursuits in Washington needs a final vote in the Senate before it can go to the Governor's desk to be signed.
A bill loosening the standards for police pursuits in Washington needs a final vote in the Senate before it can go to the Governor's desk to be signed.
Senate OKs bill allowing duplexes, fourplexes in Washington
A key housing bill that would legalize duplexes and fourplexes in most neighborhoods in nearly every Washington city has been approved by the state Senate.
A key housing bill that would legalize duplexes and fourplexes in most neighborhoods in nearly every Washington city has been approved by the state Senate.
Inslee signs bill to strengthen prosecution of hate crimes
Beginning in July, hate crimes will be classified as crimes against a person – including assaults that do not end in physical injury.
Beginning in July, hate crimes will be classified as crimes against a person – including assaults that do not end in physical injury.
War on Fentanyl: Bill to make ownership of pill presses illegal in Washington heads to Governor's desk
Law enforcement could soon have more tools to stop fentanyl pill mills from cranking out dangerous drugs in the state of Washington.
Law enforcement could soon have more tools to stop fentanyl pill mills from cranking out dangerous drugs in the state of Washington.
Washington buys 30,000 abortion pills ahead of potential federal ruling to discontinue drug
On Tuesday, Gov. Jay Inslee announced that the state has stockpile purchased 30,000 doses of mifepristone, a pill most commonly used in medically-induced abortions.
On Tuesday, Gov. Jay Inslee announced that the state has stockpile purchased 30,000 doses of mifepristone, a pill most commonly used in medically-induced abortions.
WDFW: Coastal razor clam digs begin April 6, daily limit increases to 20 clams
The Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced the next round of coastal razor clam digging will run from April 6-12.
The Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced the next round of coastal razor clam digging will run from April 6-12.
Senate Bill 5078, which could allow the state to sue members of firearms industry, passes out of committee
State lawmakers say Senate Bill 5078 was passed out of committee in Olympia Friday. The bill calls for the firearms industry to adopt controls to protect the public. Under the bill making its way through the legislature, if those members of the industry contributed to the illegal use of firearms, they could face legal action.
State lawmakers say Senate Bill 5078 was passed out of committee in Olympia Friday. The bill calls for the firearms industry to adopt controls to protect the public. Under the bill making its way through the legislature, if those members of the industry contributed to the illegal use of firearms, they could face legal action.
Olympia police searching for woman missing for 2 weeks
Amanda Alonso was reported missing by her mother who hasn't heard from her since March 14.
Amanda Alonso was reported missing by her mother who hasn't heard from her since March 14.
Police ask for public's help in finding missing Olympia woman
Police are requesting the community’s help to find a missing woman from the Olympia area.
Police are requesting the community’s help to find a missing woman from the Olympia area.
Police pursuit bill moves out of committee with amendments
A police pursuit bill that would allow law enforcement to chase after suspects at a lower standard of evidence has moved forward and out of a house committee Tuesday evening.
A police pursuit bill that would allow law enforcement to chase after suspects at a lower standard of evidence has moved forward and out of a house committee Tuesday evening.
WA Senate committee moves assault weapons ban forward
On Tuesday, Washington lawmakers took one step closer to an assault weapons ban at the state level.
On Tuesday, Washington lawmakers took one step closer to an assault weapons ban at the state level.
Washington moves to end child sex abuse lawsuit time limits
People who were sexually abused as children in Washington may soon be able to bring lawsuits against the state, schools or other institutions for failing to stop the abuse, no matter when it happened.
People who were sexually abused as children in Washington may soon be able to bring lawsuits against the state, schools or other institutions for failing to stop the abuse, no matter when it happened.
Nonprofit calls for updated policy and protection after 3 officers shot in one week in Washington
Three law enforcement members in Washington were shot in the line of duty in one week, which brings the state's total of officers shot to five so far in 2023.
Three law enforcement members in Washington were shot in the line of duty in one week, which brings the state's total of officers shot to five so far in 2023.
Washington House votes 55-42 to ban sale of assault weapons
The Washington State House of Representatives passed a bill that would ban the sale of assault weapons on Wednesday.
The Washington State House of Representatives passed a bill that would ban the sale of assault weapons on Wednesday.
Washington House OKs bill requiring 10-day wait for guns
Washington House Democrats have passed a bill that would require a 10-day waiting period when purchasing firearms.
Washington House Democrats have passed a bill that would require a 10-day waiting period when purchasing firearms.
DNA from tooth helps identify remains of missing Olympia woman found in Oregon
The remains of a woman found in an extremely remote, wooded area off of a US Forest Service road in Oregon has been identified as a woman missing out of Olympia.
The remains of a woman found in an extremely remote, wooded area off of a US Forest Service road in Oregon has been identified as a woman missing out of Olympia.