Washington's ‘Stripper Bill of Rights’: Proposed bill aims to protect sex workers
Gov. Inslee is expected to sign into law a ‘Strippers Bill of Rights’ which includes some of the most wide-reaching state-level protections for adult dancers in the country.
Gov. Inslee is expected to sign into law a ‘Strippers Bill of Rights’ which includes some of the most wide-reaching state-level protections for adult dancers in the country.
Washington AI task force: Committee to manage evolving risks, benefits of AI
The Washington State Legislature on Tuesday approved an ‘Artificial Intelligence Task Force’ to discuss the developments, benefits and risks of AI.
The Washington State Legislature on Tuesday approved an ‘Artificial Intelligence Task Force’ to discuss the developments, benefits and risks of AI.
JBLM deserter named suspect in cab driver's murder; Army to investigate
The man who was a person of interest in the murder of a Tumwater cab driver is now named a suspect in the case, police said.
The man who was a person of interest in the murder of a Tumwater cab driver is now named a suspect in the case, police said.
WA lawmakers discuss police pursuit initiative
Two conservative-backed initiatives restoring police pursuits and ?rights? for parents of public school students were considered by Washington lawmakers on Wednesday, in back-to-back hearings that occasionally became heated.
Two conservative-backed initiatives restoring police pursuits and ?rights? for parents of public school students were considered by Washington lawmakers on Wednesday, in back-to-back hearings that occasionally became heated.
Identity thief disguised as ‘traditional mom’ accused of fraudulent South Sound shopping spree
A South Sound woman is hoping you can help catch an identity thief who turned her life upside down.
A South Sound woman is hoping you can help catch an identity thief who turned her life upside down.
ID thief goes on shopping sprees with victim's cards
The Thurston County Sheriff's Office says the woman was captured on security video, using the victim's information to make thousands of dollars in purchases with cloned credit cards.
The Thurston County Sheriff's Office says the woman was captured on security video, using the victim's information to make thousands of dollars in purchases with cloned credit cards.
Washington state House overwhelmingly passes ban on hog-tying by police
The Washington state House overwhelmingly approved legislation Wednesday that would ban police from hog-tying suspects, a restraint technique that has long drawn concern because of the risk of suffocation.
The Washington state House overwhelmingly approved legislation Wednesday that would ban police from hog-tying suspects, a restraint technique that has long drawn concern because of the risk of suffocation.
Washington state lawmakers consider police pursuit and parents’ rights initiatives
Two conservative-backed initiatives restoring police pursuits and ‘rights’ for parents of public school students were considered by Washington lawmakers on Wednesday, in back-to-back hearings that occasionally became heated.
Two conservative-backed initiatives restoring police pursuits and ‘rights’ for parents of public school students were considered by Washington lawmakers on Wednesday, in back-to-back hearings that occasionally became heated.
Redmond man behind 6 ballot initiatives ready to take on state government
Brian Heywood is a hedge fund manager, a part-time farmer, and the brains behind 6 high-profile initiatives on Washington's November ballot aiming to restore police pursuits, ban income tax and repeal the state's climate laws.
Brian Heywood is a hedge fund manager, a part-time farmer, and the brains behind 6 high-profile initiatives on Washington's November ballot aiming to restore police pursuits, ban income tax and repeal the state's climate laws.
WA legislative session 2024: Which bills passed and which missed vote deadlines
Washington's lawmakers convened in Olympia on Monday and approved over 50 bills that will move forward to get a final full vote. However, one of the more notable mentions that came out of the meeting were things that weren't voted on.
Washington's lawmakers convened in Olympia on Monday and approved over 50 bills that will move forward to get a final full vote. However, one of the more notable mentions that came out of the meeting were things that weren't voted on.
Deadline looms for bills to advance to full vote
Monday's session was the cutoff deadline for bills to get a final Chamber vote, and four major pieces of legislation were dropped from consideration right from the start.
Monday's session was the cutoff deadline for bills to get a final Chamber vote, and four major pieces of legislation were dropped from consideration right from the start.
Bill banning child marriage in Washington; moves to governor's desk
Child marriage is still legal in Washington state but that could soon change.
Child marriage is still legal in Washington state but that could soon change.
Several drivers flee traffic stops in Thurston County, Sheriff blames pursuit laws
After several drivers fled from police trying to pull them over, Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders aired his grievances about Washington's 2021 pursuit legislation.
After several drivers fled from police trying to pull them over, Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders aired his grievances about Washington's 2021 pursuit legislation.
DUI suspect arrested after dangerous pursuit in Thurston County
A suspected DUI driver who led deputies on a dangerous pursuit through Thurston County before crashing into a berm and evading capture was arrested on Friday. Deputies are thanking the public for their assistance in reporting his whereabouts, so he could be brought into custody.
A suspected DUI driver who led deputies on a dangerous pursuit through Thurston County before crashing into a berm and evading capture was arrested on Friday. Deputies are thanking the public for their assistance in reporting his whereabouts, so he could be brought into custody.
Adult entertainers push for repeal of lewd conduct laws
Strippers and other adult entertainment workers are pushing for the repeal of Washington's lewd conduct laws to get more protections.
Strippers and other adult entertainment workers are pushing for the repeal of Washington's lewd conduct laws to get more protections.
Paraeducators demand respect and higher pay from lawmakers
On Monday, educators who help our state's most vulnerable students rallied outside the Capitol demanding respect and higher pay.
On Monday, educators who help our state's most vulnerable students rallied outside the Capitol demanding respect and higher pay.
Washington paraeducators rally for respect, higher pay
The educators who take care of students with special needs and language barriers rallied on the steps of Washington's Capitol Building Monday, calling for respect from lawmakers and better wages.
The educators who take care of students with special needs and language barriers rallied on the steps of Washington's Capitol Building Monday, calling for respect from lawmakers and better wages.
Bald eagle electrocuted near Tacoma released back into wild
After a month of rehabilitation, a bald eagle that was found entangled in electrical lines in Tacoma has finally been release back into the wild.
After a month of rehabilitation, a bald eagle that was found entangled in electrical lines in Tacoma has finally been release back into the wild.
Olympia PD: Student sexually assaulted while walking to school
A student says she was attacked and sexually assaulted while walking to high school in Olympia, and now police are working to identify the suspect.
A student says she was attacked and sexually assaulted while walking to high school in Olympia, and now police are working to identify the suspect.
Tumwater hit with several inches of snow
Tumwater and several areas around western Washington were hit with several inches of snow Thursday morning, a surprise to many morning commuters.
Tumwater and several areas around western Washington were hit with several inches of snow Thursday morning, a surprise to many morning commuters.