WA felon appears in court after multi-state manhunt
Damien Madison, the man accused of shooting at a deputy with an AR-15 during a pursuit and fleeing all the way to Nevada, appeared in Thurston County court on Wednesday.
Damien Madison, the man accused of shooting at a deputy with an AR-15 during a pursuit and fleeing all the way to Nevada, appeared in Thurston County court on Wednesday.
Hot, dry weather conditions launch earlier start to WA wildfire season
This year’s wildfire season in Washington has the potential to be destructive and explosive.
This year’s wildfire season in Washington has the potential to be destructive and explosive.
Mandatory driver’s education to expand under new Washington law
Signed into law this month, House Bill 1878 will eventually require all drivers under 21 to take driver’s ed, not just 16- and 17-year-olds.
Signed into law this month, House Bill 1878 will eventually require all drivers under 21 to take driver’s ed, not just 16- and 17-year-olds.
Community rallies for WA father arrested at Tacoma ICE detention center
A family vacation to the Philippines had a shocking end upon their return home to Washington state. Maximo Londonio, a Thurston County father, was arrested at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport by federal immigration agents on May 16.
A family vacation to the Philippines had a shocking end upon their return home to Washington state. Maximo Londonio, a Thurston County father, was arrested at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport by federal immigration agents on May 16.
Union workers, friends rally at Tacoma ICE detention center for WA father
A family vacation to the Philippines had a shocking end upon their return home to Washington state. Maximo Londonio, a Thurston County father, was arrested at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport by federal immigration agents on May 16. On Friday, his family, union members, and community supporters rallied outside the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma calling for his release.
A family vacation to the Philippines had a shocking end upon their return home to Washington state. Maximo Londonio, a Thurston County father, was arrested at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport by federal immigration agents on May 16. On Friday, his family, union members, and community supporters rallied outside the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma calling for his release.
WA Gov. Ferguson signs Right to Repair bill into law
Governor Bob Ferguson has signed a wide-ranging Right to Repair bill into law. Lawmakers hope to improve access to quicker and cheaper repairs for an array of digital and mobility devices.
Governor Bob Ferguson has signed a wide-ranging Right to Repair bill into law. Lawmakers hope to improve access to quicker and cheaper repairs for an array of digital and mobility devices.
WA state budget signed into law
Gov. Ferguson signed a $77.9 billion budget, addressing a multi-billion dollar funding gap with new taxes and spending cuts.
Gov. Ferguson signed a $77.9 billion budget, addressing a multi-billion dollar funding gap with new taxes and spending cuts.
Olympia, WA man dies at Grand Canyon after lengthy hike
Dennis Smith, a 74-year-old Olympia man, died while hiking the North Kaibab Trail in the Grand Canyon.
Dennis Smith, a 74-year-old Olympia man, died while hiking the North Kaibab Trail in the Grand Canyon.
Gov. Ferguson signs School Emergency Response Bill
After losing her daughter Alyssa in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, Lori Alhadeff founded "Make Our Schools Safe" and championed Alyssa's Law, now adopted by Washington as the 9th state, requiring updated school safety plans with features like panic buttons and real-time mapping for first responders.
After losing her daughter Alyssa in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, Lori Alhadeff founded "Make Our Schools Safe" and championed Alyssa's Law, now adopted by Washington as the 9th state, requiring updated school safety plans with features like panic buttons and real-time mapping for first responders.
Gov. Ferguson signs bill raising driver's education age requirements
A new Washington law requires driver's ed training for young adults (16-21) before getting your driver's license.
A new Washington law requires driver's ed training for young adults (16-21) before getting your driver's license.
WA Gov. Ferguson signs immigration protection law
New protections for immigrants at work go into effect in Washington state on July 1.
New protections for immigrants at work go into effect in Washington state on July 1.
Governor Ferguson signs excessive speeding bill into law
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed the BEAM Act into law Monday, cracking down on reckless speeding in Washington state.
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed the BEAM Act into law Monday, cracking down on reckless speeding in Washington state.
WA Gov. Ferguson to sign reckless speeding bill
House Bill 1596, known as the BEAM Act, will require the installation of intelligent speed assistance (ISA) devices in vehicles driven by individuals with suspended licenses due to reckless or excessive speeding, or when ordered by a court. T
House Bill 1596, known as the BEAM Act, will require the installation of intelligent speed assistance (ISA) devices in vehicles driven by individuals with suspended licenses due to reckless or excessive speeding, or when ordered by a court. T
Justice Department investigating new WA law requiring clergy to report child abuse
The Justice Department is investigating a new Washington state law requiring Catholic clergy to report child abuse, raising concerns about religious freedom and confidentiality.
The Justice Department is investigating a new Washington state law requiring Catholic clergy to report child abuse, raising concerns about religious freedom and confidentiality.
Under a new WA law, littering fines to double this summer
It signed by the governor, the new penalties will take effect this summer. Here's what to know:
It signed by the governor, the new penalties will take effect this summer. Here's what to know:
DOJ, Dept. of Ed investigating WA OSPI for transgender student protections
The federal government is investigating Washington's OSPI, alleging the state is violating federal laws for allowing transgender students to play sports and use the locker room in school.
The federal government is investigating Washington's OSPI, alleging the state is violating federal laws for allowing transgender students to play sports and use the locker room in school.
2025 WA legislative session adjourns
After 105 days of meeting in Olympia, lawmakers have gone home after passing a $77.9 billion operating budget, caps on rent increases and other legislation on their last day. Attention now turns to Gov. Bob Ferguson and what he will do with their work.
After 105 days of meeting in Olympia, lawmakers have gone home after passing a $77.9 billion operating budget, caps on rent increases and other legislation on their last day. Attention now turns to Gov. Bob Ferguson and what he will do with their work.
Last day of WA 2025 legislative session
The 2025 legislative session adjourned Sunday night.
The 2025 legislative session adjourned Sunday night.
WA lawmakers' final day of 2025 legislative session
Lawmakers in Olympia are racing to finalize the 2025 legislative session, focusing on a $77.9 billion budget and a bill to cap annual rent increases. With the House's approval, the budget now faces Senate debate, while the rent cap heads to the governor's desk.
Lawmakers in Olympia are racing to finalize the 2025 legislative session, focusing on a $77.9 billion budget and a bill to cap annual rent increases. With the House's approval, the budget now faces Senate debate, while the rent cap heads to the governor's desk.
WA lawmakers' final day of 2025 legislative session
Here's where Washington lawmakers are at in meeting their final day obligations for the legislative session.
Here's where Washington lawmakers are at in meeting their final day obligations for the legislative session.