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.
Final $77.9 billion WA state budget released, vote set for Sunday
With just over 24 hours before the 2025 legislative session has to adjourn, lawmakers in Olympia have released their final budget proposal for the next two years on the day before the session ends.
With just over 24 hours before the 2025 legislative session has to adjourn, lawmakers in Olympia have released their final budget proposal for the next two years on the day before the session ends.
Final $77.9 billion WA state budget released, vote set for Sunday
With just over 24 hours before the 2025 legislative session has to adjourn, lawmakers in Olympia have released their final budget proposal for the next two years.
With just over 24 hours before the 2025 legislative session has to adjourn, lawmakers in Olympia have released their final budget proposal for the next two years.
What's still outstanding as the WA Legislative session wraps up soon
It is make-or-break time for legislators, as Saturday and Sunday mark the final days for the 2025 regular session and several issues remain outstanding.
It is make-or-break time for legislators, as Saturday and Sunday mark the final days for the 2025 regular session and several issues remain outstanding.
What’s still outstanding as the WA Legislature wraps up this weekend
Sunday is the deadline under the state constitution for the 2025 session to adjourn. Crucial steps to pass budgets and address other priorities will take place over the next 48 hours.
Sunday is the deadline under the state constitution for the 2025 session to adjourn. Crucial steps to pass budgets and address other priorities will take place over the next 48 hours.
What to expect as 2025 WA legislative session nears end
Washington lawmakers are heading into the weekend trying to put the final touches on the state's budget for the next two years. April 25 marks the 103rd day of the 2025 session.
Washington lawmakers are heading into the weekend trying to put the final touches on the state's budget for the next two years. April 25 marks the 103rd day of the 2025 session.
What to expect as 2025 WA legislative session nears end
An estimated budget deficit of up to $16 billion, over the next four years.
An estimated budget deficit of up to $16 billion, over the next four years.
Optimism and Opposition: Washington's budget set for weekend vote
Senate Democrats gear up to unveil a revised budget Saturday, facing revenue shortfalls and criticism from Republicans over rushed tax proposals. Despite challenges, Sen. Derek Stanford remains optimistic about passing the budget, prioritizing education and housing funding.
Senate Democrats gear up to unveil a revised budget Saturday, facing revenue shortfalls and criticism from Republicans over rushed tax proposals. Despite challenges, Sen. Derek Stanford remains optimistic about passing the budget, prioritizing education and housing funding.