Senate passes bill limiting Gov. Inslee's emergency powers
The Washington State Senate has passed a bill that would limit the Governor's emergency powers to 90 days if the legislature is not in session.
The Washington State Senate has passed a bill that would limit the Governor's emergency powers to 90 days if the legislature is not in session.
Bill targeting election lies stalls in Washington State Senate
A bill sought by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee that would make it a crime for elected officials or candidates to knowingly lie about election outcomes if those claims result in violence will not advance, the Senate sponsor said Tuesday.
A bill sought by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee that would make it a crime for elected officials or candidates to knowingly lie about election outcomes if those claims result in violence will not advance, the Senate sponsor said Tuesday.
Lacey police seek ID of suspects in takeover armed robbery that terrorized employees of dispensary
Lacey police are asking for the public’s help to identify three armed suspects who were so aggressive that they made employees at Forbidden Cannabis afraid for their lives.
Lacey police are asking for the public’s help to identify three armed suspects who were so aggressive that they made employees at Forbidden Cannabis afraid for their lives.
Nisqually Tribal Police find girl reported missing Thursday
Nisqually Tribal Police have found a 14-year-old girl previously reported missing on Feb. 10.
Nisqually Tribal Police have found a 14-year-old girl previously reported missing on Feb. 10.
Suspect taken into custody following explosion, standoff in Olympia
It was a wild Saturday morning as people in Olympia woke up to an explosion, fire and the SWAT team in their apartment complex.
It was a wild Saturday morning as people in Olympia woke up to an explosion, fire and the SWAT team in their apartment complex.
Suspect taken into custody following explosion, standoff in Olympia
It was a wild Saturday morning as people in Olympia woke up to an explosion, fire and the SWAT team in their apartment complex.
It was a wild Saturday morning as people in Olympia woke up to an explosion, fire and the SWAT team in their apartment complex.
Police investigate deadly hit-and-run in Olympia
Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash Friday morning in Olympia.
Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash Friday morning in Olympia.
Washington Senate approves seismic safety bill for schools
The Washington Senate has unanimously approved a measure that would allow older schools at high risk of threat from earthquakes or tsunamis to get state dollars to replace or retrofit buildings.
The Washington Senate has unanimously approved a measure that would allow older schools at high risk of threat from earthquakes or tsunamis to get state dollars to replace or retrofit buildings.
WA Senate approves temporary $35 cap on 30-day insulin supply
A measure passed by the Senate would cap the cost of a 30-day supply of insulin to $35 for one year, starting next year.
A measure passed by the Senate would cap the cost of a 30-day supply of insulin to $35 for one year, starting next year.
Gary Ridgway could be released from prison if bill passes that would end life without parole
Some Republican lawmakers claim serial killer Gary Ridgway — the Green River Killer — could be released from prison if a bill passes that would eliminate life without parole.
Some Republican lawmakers claim serial killer Gary Ridgway — the Green River Killer — could be released from prison if a bill passes that would eliminate life without parole.
Washington Legislature considering bill to end 'life without parole'
Some Republican lawmakers claim serial killer Gary Ridgway?the "Green River Killer"?could be released from prison if a bill passes, which aims to eliminate life without parole.
Some Republican lawmakers claim serial killer Gary Ridgway?the "Green River Killer"?could be released from prison if a bill passes, which aims to eliminate life without parole.
Large amount of explosives found at Yelm home, police say
Thurston County sheriff's deputies say a "large amount of explosives" were found Tuesday at a home in Yelm.
Thurston County sheriff's deputies say a "large amount of explosives" were found Tuesday at a home in Yelm.
Gov. Inslee is 'optimistic' Washington will revisit mask mandate in the near future
California and Oregon are soon lifting their mask mandates, but will Washington follow suit? Governor Inslee is optimistic it could happen.
California and Oregon are soon lifting their mask mandates, but will Washington follow suit? Governor Inslee is optimistic it could happen.
Washington youth not getting enough exercise, report finds
Kids in Washington are not moving nearly enough, a state task force concludes in a new report, especially in underserved communities.
Kids in Washington are not moving nearly enough, a state task force concludes in a new report, especially in underserved communities.
Lt. Gov. Denny Heck tests positive for COVID-19, working from home
Washington Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck tested positive for COVID-19 and is now working from home, his office announced Monday.
Washington Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck tested positive for COVID-19 and is now working from home, his office announced Monday.
WSP: Pierce, Thurston County fatal crashes increased by 36% in 2021
Pierce and Thurston county state troopers say they responded to 36% more fatal crashes in 2021 than 2020.
Pierce and Thurston county state troopers say they responded to 36% more fatal crashes in 2021 than 2020.
Senate doubles number of senators allowed on floor
As COVID-19 cases continue to drop across the state, the Washington Senate will double the number of senators allowed on the chamber floor from 15 to 30 starting next week.
As COVID-19 cases continue to drop across the state, the Washington Senate will double the number of senators allowed on the chamber floor from 15 to 30 starting next week.
Washington State Patrol promotes a woman to assistant chief for first time in agency's history
For the first time in Washington State Patrol history, a woman is now the assistant chief. Shannon Bendiksen was promoted to the position in June 2021, and Chief John Batiste's hosted a promotional ceremony on Feb. 2.
For the first time in Washington State Patrol history, a woman is now the assistant chief. Shannon Bendiksen was promoted to the position in June 2021, and Chief John Batiste's hosted a promotional ceremony on Feb. 2.
Insurer groups sue over Washington state credit scoring ban
Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler’s adoption this week of a rule prohibiting insurers from using credit scoring to set rates for auto, homeowner and renter insurance has already drawn a legal challenge from insurer groups.
Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler’s adoption this week of a rule prohibiting insurers from using credit scoring to set rates for auto, homeowner and renter insurance has already drawn a legal challenge from insurer groups.
Senate approves bill increasing redistricting plan transparency
The Washington Senate on Wednesday unanimously approved a measure that seeks to create more transparency around the state’s redistricting process following last year’s chaotic final hours of work that led to complaints its deliberations may have violated open meetings laws.
The Washington Senate on Wednesday unanimously approved a measure that seeks to create more transparency around the state’s redistricting process following last year’s chaotic final hours of work that led to complaints its deliberations may have violated open meetings laws.