WSDOT camera program to catch speeders near construction work zones
Washington averages 1,300 construction work zone crashes every year, usually caused by speeders. Now, WSDOT and WSP will be monitoring work sites to make sure drivers are going the speed limit.
Washington averages 1,300 construction work zone crashes every year, usually caused by speeders. Now, WSDOT and WSP will be monitoring work sites to make sure drivers are going the speed limit.
WA faces multi-billion dollar deficit after years of spending
So far, there is no consensus on what the exact amount is or a clear analysis of how the state got to where it's at.
So far, there is no consensus on what the exact amount is or a clear analysis of how the state got to where it's at.
WA pay per mile tax proposed
House Bill 1921 would implement a "road usage charge" or "RUC" for all passenger vehicles under 10,000 pounds, with funds raised solely going to road maintenance and preservation.
House Bill 1921 would implement a "road usage charge" or "RUC" for all passenger vehicles under 10,000 pounds, with funds raised solely going to road maintenance and preservation.
WA legislators hear bill to lengthen sentences for organized retail theft
House Bill 1276 aims to make a new sentencing enhancement for those convicted of stealing or possessing a high value of goods.
House Bill 1276 aims to make a new sentencing enhancement for those convicted of stealing or possessing a high value of goods.
Demonstrators rally in WA over Trump's policies
Over 1,000 protesters gathered outside the Washington State Capitol in Olympia on Wednesday for the "50 States – 50 Protests" movement.
Over 1,000 protesters gathered outside the Washington State Capitol in Olympia on Wednesday for the "50 States – 50 Protests" movement.
More than 1K rally outside Olympia Capitol in '50 states, 50 protests' demonstration
Among the key issues uniting protesters were reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and immigrant rights.
Among the key issues uniting protesters were reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and immigrant rights.
WA lawmakers consider higher bail on some suspects
Lawmakers in Olympia are considering a bill that would make it harder for suspects who run from police to get out of jail.
Lawmakers in Olympia are considering a bill that would make it harder for suspects who run from police to get out of jail.
WA state considers National Guard restrictions
President Trump's deportation is causing outrage nationwide especially concerns he could order states to deploy the National Guard to help.
President Trump's deportation is causing outrage nationwide especially concerns he could order states to deploy the National Guard to help.
Possible WA impact of pause on federal funding
If the freeze holds in court, Washington state stands to lose billions of dollars in federal funding.
If the freeze holds in court, Washington state stands to lose billions of dollars in federal funding.
WA agencies figuring out next steps amid Trump federal funding freeze
All federal grants and federal loan disbursements have been paused by the Trump administration, leaving state agencies like Washington's OSPI figuring out their next steps.
All federal grants and federal loan disbursements have been paused by the Trump administration, leaving state agencies like Washington's OSPI figuring out their next steps.
WA Sec. of State misinformation team in jeopardy as Meta axes fact-checking
Meta is scaling back fact-checking efforts, and Washington faces a looming $12 billion budget shortfall. Steve Hobbs worries his ‘misinformation team’ may be on the chopping block to cut costs.
Meta is scaling back fact-checking efforts, and Washington faces a looming $12 billion budget shortfall. Steve Hobbs worries his ‘misinformation team’ may be on the chopping block to cut costs.
WA farmers wrongly charged under climate laws pleading for a fix
For years, Washington State has been losing two farms per day and the impact of the Climate Commitment Act is making it even harder for some to survive.
For years, Washington State has been losing two farms per day and the impact of the Climate Commitment Act is making it even harder for some to survive.
WA lawmakers slated to weigh ban on flavored nicotine products
Proponents aim to end a cycle of nicotine addiction, concerned that fruity and candy flavors are drawing in young people. Opponents say it helps people quit smoking traditional cigarettes.
Proponents aim to end a cycle of nicotine addiction, concerned that fruity and candy flavors are drawing in young people. Opponents say it helps people quit smoking traditional cigarettes.
WA Gov. Bob Ferguson gets Jesse Jones
Known for his impactful journalism, Jones has a track record of driving change at local, state, and federal levels.
Known for his impactful journalism, Jones has a track record of driving change at local, state, and federal levels.
Legislators consider grant program to support police hiring
Supporters of the bill, including newly sworn-in Gov. Bob Ferguson, say the police funding grant is necessary. However, the state's massive budget deficit looms over the session.
Supporters of the bill, including newly sworn-in Gov. Bob Ferguson, say the police funding grant is necessary. However, the state's massive budget deficit looms over the session.
Proposed bill to help hire law enforcement officers
On Tuesday, Senators in Olympia will have a hearing on a proposed bill that aims to help hire more law enforcement officers.
On Tuesday, Senators in Olympia will have a hearing on a proposed bill that aims to help hire more law enforcement officers.
‘Let’s stop the blame game,’ Reykdal says in WA State of Education speech
From funding to enrollment, Superintendent of Public Schools Chris Reykdal gave the fourth annual State of Education on Thursday morning.
From funding to enrollment, Superintendent of Public Schools Chris Reykdal gave the fourth annual State of Education on Thursday morning.
Dozens rally for Tahlequah orca in Olympia, WA
Dozens of people rallied at the Capitol steps in Olympia for Tahlequah.
Dozens of people rallied at the Capitol steps in Olympia for Tahlequah.
WA Gov. Bob Ferguson gives speech after being sworn in
Democrat Bob Ferguson became Washington's 24th governor when he was sworn in on Jan. 15 in Olympia. Watch his full speech here.
Democrat Bob Ferguson became Washington's 24th governor when he was sworn in on Jan. 15 in Olympia. Watch his full speech here.
Outgoing WA Gov. Inslee reflects on legacy, unveils official portrait
Outgoing Governor Jay Inslee looked back on his 12 years in office and offered advice to lawmakers as they face a budget shortfall and new leadership in Washington, D.C
Outgoing Governor Jay Inslee looked back on his 12 years in office and offered advice to lawmakers as they face a budget shortfall and new leadership in Washington, D.C