Family petitions for 'Zack's Law' to prevent cold water drowning in Washington
A family from Centralia started a petition to create Zack’s law in Washington state.
A family from Centralia started a petition to create Zack’s law in Washington state.
Open carry of weapons now prohibited at rallies, Washington state Capitol
Openly carrying guns and other weapons are now prohibited at the Washington state Capitol and public protests statewide, under a measure signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Jay Inslee.
Openly carrying guns and other weapons are now prohibited at the Washington state Capitol and public protests statewide, under a measure signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Jay Inslee.
Washington state moving forward with plans to allow sports gambling
State gambling officials and the Kalispel Tribe of Indians have reached an agreement that would allow sports gambling to occur at Northern Quest Resort.
State gambling officials and the Kalispel Tribe of Indians have reached an agreement that would allow sports gambling to occur at Northern Quest Resort.
Washington Republican who voted to impeach Trump votes to keep Rep. Cheney in office
Rep. Jamie Herrera Beutler, one of 10 Republican U.S. House members who voted to impeach Donald Trump for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, says she will vote to retain Rep. Liz Cheney in Republican leadership.
Rep. Jamie Herrera Beutler, one of 10 Republican U.S. House members who voted to impeach Donald Trump for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, says she will vote to retain Rep. Liz Cheney in Republican leadership.
Inslee approves bill curbing debt-based license suspensions
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Inslee signs bill requiring landlords to provide valid reason for evicting certain tenants
Landlords will be required to provide a valid reason for ending certain leases with tenants, under a measure signed into law Monday by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.
Landlords will be required to provide a valid reason for ending certain leases with tenants, under a measure signed into law Monday by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.
Capital gains tax signed into law in Washington state
A new capital gains tax on high profit stocks, bonds and other assets was signed into law Tuesday by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.
A new capital gains tax on high profit stocks, bonds and other assets was signed into law Tuesday by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.
Security fencing removed from Washington Capitol campus
The security fencing around buildings on Washington state’s Capitol campus has been removed, four months after the barriers went up during national unrest tied to the presidential election.
The security fencing around buildings on Washington state’s Capitol campus has been removed, four months after the barriers went up during national unrest tied to the presidential election.
Thurston County sheriff's office investigating homicide
Thurston County Sheriff's deputies are investigating after a jogger found the body of a man who'd been shot.
Thurston County Sheriff's deputies are investigating after a jogger found the body of a man who'd been shot.
2 women arrested in connection with Thurston County homicide
Two Olympia women have been arrested in connection to a homicide in Thurston County that was reported earlier this week.
Two Olympia women have been arrested in connection to a homicide in Thurston County that was reported earlier this week.
Some Washington prisoners serving life sentences for burglary eligible for new sentencing hearings
Dozens of third-strike prisoners serving life without parole after second-degree burglary convictions are entitled to new sentencing hearings under a bill Gov. Jay Inslee signed Monday.
Dozens of third-strike prisoners serving life without parole after second-degree burglary convictions are entitled to new sentencing hearings under a bill Gov. Jay Inslee signed Monday.
Ban on Native American mascots in Washington schools signed into law
Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a bill to ban the use of Native American names, symbols and images as school mascots, logos and team names at most public schools in Washington.
Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a bill to ban the use of Native American names, symbols and images as school mascots, logos and team names at most public schools in Washington.
Washington Legislature approves new capital gains tax
A new capital gains tax on high-profit stocks, bonds and other assets was approved Sunday by the Washington Legislature and now heads to Gov. Jay Inslee for his signature.
A new capital gains tax on high-profit stocks, bonds and other assets was approved Sunday by the Washington Legislature and now heads to Gov. Jay Inslee for his signature.
Washington House approves tax on sale of high-profit stocks, bonds
A new tax on capital gains would be imposed on the sale of stocks and bonds in excess of $250,000 under a measure approved Wednesday by the Washington House.
A new tax on capital gains would be imposed on the sale of stocks and bonds in excess of $250,000 under a measure approved Wednesday by the Washington House.
DNR Commissioner Hilary Franz talks about legislation that pays for wildfire response
Franz tells Q13 News the bill could offer a monument moment, which when complete would hire dozens of wildland firefighters.
Franz tells Q13 News the bill could offer a monument moment, which when complete would hire dozens of wildland firefighters.
Washington legislature approves duty to intervene police reform bill
The Washington Legislature on Tuesday approved a measure requiring police to intervene if they see a fellow officer using, or attempting to use excessive force.
The Washington Legislature on Tuesday approved a measure requiring police to intervene if they see a fellow officer using, or attempting to use excessive force.
Inslee signs measure addressing health provider PPE costs
Health benefit plans would have to reimburse health care providers a set amount for personal protective equipment for the duration of the coronavirus pandemic under a measure signed Friday by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.
Health benefit plans would have to reimburse health care providers a set amount for personal protective equipment for the duration of the coronavirus pandemic under a measure signed Friday by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.
Inslee warns of possible 4th COVID-19 wave in Washington state
Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday warned that Washington state was on the cusp of a fourth COVID-19 wave with case numbers and hospitalizations rising.
Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday warned that Washington state was on the cusp of a fourth COVID-19 wave with case numbers and hospitalizations rising.
Olympia approves extra ‘hazard pay’ for some grocery workers
Starting next month, large grocery stores in Olympia will be required to pay workers an additional $4 an hour in pay, the latest city in the state to enact such a requirement during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Starting next month, large grocery stores in Olympia will be required to pay workers an additional $4 an hour in pay, the latest city in the state to enact such a requirement during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Environmental leader and treaty rights activist, Billy Frank Jr.'s statue heads to the US Capitol
Frank was a member of the Nisqually tribe and was a tireless advocate for tribal fishing rights and salmon recovery.
Frank was a member of the Nisqually tribe and was a tireless advocate for tribal fishing rights and salmon recovery.