2 fixes to police reform laws head to Inslee’s desk
The Washington Legislature has overwhelmingly passed two measures to clarify part of a wide-ranging package of police reform laws passed last year, in the wake of widespread protests for racial justice.
The Washington Legislature has overwhelmingly passed two measures to clarify part of a wide-ranging package of police reform laws passed last year, in the wake of widespread protests for racial justice.
State Senate Democrats want to lower legal BAC limit to .05
New data shows a large increase in deadly crashes throughout the state of Washington, and drunk driving is linked to a good portion of those crashes.
New data shows a large increase in deadly crashes throughout the state of Washington, and drunk driving is linked to a good portion of those crashes.
Should Thurston County be 'cancelled?' The legacy behind the namesake and its controversy
As Black History Month continues, some are asking, should we cancel Thurston County? Amid ongoing protests against racial injustice, America has had a reckoning that has seen scores of offensive symbols removed, renamed or replaced. This includes statues, sports franchises and local school mascots.
As Black History Month continues, some are asking, should we cancel Thurston County? Amid ongoing protests against racial injustice, America has had a reckoning that has seen scores of offensive symbols removed, renamed or replaced. This includes statues, sports franchises and local school mascots.
Proposed tax on WA fuel exports angers neighboring states
Three states that would be affected by a proposed 6-cent per gallon tax on fuel exported from Washington state are pushing back on the plan, and threatening to retaliate if it is signed into law.
Three states that would be affected by a proposed 6-cent per gallon tax on fuel exported from Washington state are pushing back on the plan, and threatening to retaliate if it is signed into law.
Public to be allowed back in Washington Senate gallery
A limited number of members of the public who show a same-day negative COVID-19 test will be allowed to return to the galleries overseeing the Washington Senate floor, starting Friday.
A limited number of members of the public who show a same-day negative COVID-19 test will be allowed to return to the galleries overseeing the Washington Senate floor, starting Friday.
Washington family agency building burglarized twice in 3 days
Washington’s Department of Children, Youth and Families was burglarized twice in just a three-day span, police say.
Washington’s Department of Children, Youth and Families was burglarized twice in just a three-day span, police say.
Senate passes bill limiting Gov. Inslee's emergency powers
The Washington State Senate has passed a bill that would limit the Governor's emergency powers to 90 days if the legislature is not in session.
The Washington State Senate has passed a bill that would limit the Governor's emergency powers to 90 days if the legislature is not in session.
Bill targeting election lies stalls in Washington State Senate
A bill sought by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee that would make it a crime for elected officials or candidates to knowingly lie about election outcomes if those claims result in violence will not advance, the Senate sponsor said Tuesday.
A bill sought by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee that would make it a crime for elected officials or candidates to knowingly lie about election outcomes if those claims result in violence will not advance, the Senate sponsor said Tuesday.
Suspect taken into custody following explosion, standoff in Olympia
It was a wild Saturday morning as people in Olympia woke up to an explosion, fire and the SWAT team in their apartment complex.
It was a wild Saturday morning as people in Olympia woke up to an explosion, fire and the SWAT team in their apartment complex.
Suspect taken into custody following explosion, standoff in Olympia
It was a wild Saturday morning as people in Olympia woke up to an explosion, fire and the SWAT team in their apartment complex.
It was a wild Saturday morning as people in Olympia woke up to an explosion, fire and the SWAT team in their apartment complex.
Police investigate deadly hit-and-run in Olympia
Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash Friday morning in Olympia.
Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash Friday morning in Olympia.
Washington Senate approves seismic safety bill for schools
The Washington Senate has unanimously approved a measure that would allow older schools at high risk of threat from earthquakes or tsunamis to get state dollars to replace or retrofit buildings.
The Washington Senate has unanimously approved a measure that would allow older schools at high risk of threat from earthquakes or tsunamis to get state dollars to replace or retrofit buildings.
WA Senate approves temporary $35 cap on 30-day insulin supply
A measure passed by the Senate would cap the cost of a 30-day supply of insulin to $35 for one year, starting next year.
A measure passed by the Senate would cap the cost of a 30-day supply of insulin to $35 for one year, starting next year.
Gary Ridgway could be released from prison if bill passes that would end life without parole
Some Republican lawmakers claim serial killer Gary Ridgway — the Green River Killer — could be released from prison if a bill passes that would eliminate life without parole.
Some Republican lawmakers claim serial killer Gary Ridgway — the Green River Killer — could be released from prison if a bill passes that would eliminate life without parole.
Washington Legislature considering bill to end 'life without parole'
Some Republican lawmakers claim serial killer Gary Ridgway?the "Green River Killer"?could be released from prison if a bill passes, which aims to eliminate life without parole.
Some Republican lawmakers claim serial killer Gary Ridgway?the "Green River Killer"?could be released from prison if a bill passes, which aims to eliminate life without parole.
Gov. Inslee is 'optimistic' Washington will revisit mask mandate in the near future
California and Oregon are soon lifting their mask mandates, but will Washington follow suit? Governor Inslee is optimistic it could happen.
California and Oregon are soon lifting their mask mandates, but will Washington follow suit? Governor Inslee is optimistic it could happen.
Washington youth not getting enough exercise, report finds
Kids in Washington are not moving nearly enough, a state task force concludes in a new report, especially in underserved communities.
Kids in Washington are not moving nearly enough, a state task force concludes in a new report, especially in underserved communities.
Lt. Gov. Denny Heck tests positive for COVID-19, working from home
Washington Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck tested positive for COVID-19 and is now working from home, his office announced Monday.
Washington Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck tested positive for COVID-19 and is now working from home, his office announced Monday.
Senate doubles number of senators allowed on floor
As COVID-19 cases continue to drop across the state, the Washington Senate will double the number of senators allowed on the chamber floor from 15 to 30 starting next week.
As COVID-19 cases continue to drop across the state, the Washington Senate will double the number of senators allowed on the chamber floor from 15 to 30 starting next week.
Washington State Patrol promotes a woman to assistant chief for first time in agency's history
For the first time in Washington State Patrol history, a woman is now the assistant chief. Shannon Bendiksen was promoted to the position in June 2021, and Chief John Batiste's hosted a promotional ceremony on Feb. 2.
For the first time in Washington State Patrol history, a woman is now the assistant chief. Shannon Bendiksen was promoted to the position in June 2021, and Chief John Batiste's hosted a promotional ceremony on Feb. 2.