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.
Jeffrey Zizz charged in murder of WA grandmother
Official charges have been filed against Jeffrey Zizz, the Thurston County handyman accused of brutally murdering an 82-year-old grandmother and burying her remains under a shed.
Official charges have been filed against Jeffrey Zizz, the Thurston County handyman accused of brutally murdering an 82-year-old grandmother and burying her remains under a shed.
Jeffrey Zizz charged in kidnapping, murder of WA grandmother
Official charges have been filed against Jeffrey Zizz, the Thurston County handyman accused of brutally murdering an 82-year-old grandmother and burying her remains under a shed.
Official charges have been filed against Jeffrey Zizz, the Thurston County handyman accused of brutally murdering an 82-year-old grandmother and burying her remains under a shed.
WA lawmakers weigh new license plates, rules as session wanes
Specialty license plates are getting renewed attention as the legislature races toward its Sunday deadline.
Specialty license plates are getting renewed attention as the legislature races toward its Sunday deadline.
Man accused of killing Tenino, WA woman in court
Jeffrey Zizz, a convicted child molester, is accused of the murder and kidnapping of 82-year-old Marcia Norman, whose remains were found buried under a shed.
Jeffrey Zizz, a convicted child molester, is accused of the murder and kidnapping of 82-year-old Marcia Norman, whose remains were found buried under a shed.
Handyman accused of killing WA grandmother
Jeffrey Zizz, the handyman accused of killing and hiding the remains of an 82-year-old Thurston County grandmother, was obsessed with her and had "meticulously planned" her murder, according to court docs.
Jeffrey Zizz, the handyman accused of killing and hiding the remains of an 82-year-old Thurston County grandmother, was obsessed with her and had "meticulously planned" her murder, according to court docs.
WA legislators work on tax proposals with days left before session ends
With a Sunday deadline to pass a balanced budget, Democratic lawmakers are advancing their package of tax proposals to close a $16 billion budget gap.
With a Sunday deadline to pass a balanced budget, Democratic lawmakers are advancing their package of tax proposals to close a $16 billion budget gap.