WA Legislature considers limits on Gov. Inslee's emergency powers
Gov. Inslee in his State of the State address said they need to take action on issues like homelessness, climate change and transportation, but some lawmakers want to put limits on the governor's powers to invoke a state of emergency.
Gov. Inslee in his State of the State address said they need to take action on issues like homelessness, climate change and transportation, but some lawmakers want to put limits on the governor's powers to invoke a state of emergency.
Gov. Inslee calls on Washington lawmakers for ‘bold’ action in State of the State speech
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday called on state lawmakers to take action on a multitude of issues during their 60-day legislative session, including addressing the homelessness crisis, helping children impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and taking more steps to address climate change.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday called on state lawmakers to take action on a multitude of issues during their 60-day legislative session, including addressing the homelessness crisis, helping children impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and taking more steps to address climate change.
WA lawmakers eye 'tweaking' police reform laws as 2022 legislative session opens
The 2022 Washington State legislative session opened its 60-day session on Monday with ‘fixes’ on the minds of many lawmakers.
The 2022 Washington State legislative session opened its 60-day session on Monday with ‘fixes’ on the minds of many lawmakers.
Washington State begins 2022 legislative session as COVID looms
Washington's 60-day legislative session began Monday, and it comes as two state senators have tested positive for COVID-19.
Washington's 60-day legislative session began Monday, and it comes as two state senators have tested positive for COVID-19.
Washington lawmakers set to kick off mostly remote session
Lawmakers in Washington state are preparing to kick off a new legislative session amid the backdrop of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and much of their work will be done remotely as leaders try to limit the possibility of exposure.
Lawmakers in Washington state are preparing to kick off a new legislative session amid the backdrop of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and much of their work will be done remotely as leaders try to limit the possibility of exposure.
Deschutes River overflowing in Tumwater, Washington
The Deschutes River was overflowing on Jan. 8, in Tumwater, Washington.
The Deschutes River was overflowing on Jan. 8, in Tumwater, Washington.
WA legislator Andy Billig contracts COVID-19
Washington lawmaker Andy Billig tested positive for COVID-19, Senate Democrats announced Saturday.
Washington lawmaker Andy Billig tested positive for COVID-19, Senate Democrats announced Saturday.
Pandemic still backdrop as WA lawmakers start new session
The 2022 legislative session in Washington will look much like the one a year ago: a limited number of lawmakers on site at the Capitol, and committee hearings being fully remote due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The 2022 legislative session in Washington will look much like the one a year ago: a limited number of lawmakers on site at the Capitol, and committee hearings being fully remote due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
I-5 in Lewis County reopens after closure due to flooding
Interstate 5 in Lewis County has reopened after it was shut down for several hours because of area flooding Friday morning.
Interstate 5 in Lewis County has reopened after it was shut down for several hours because of area flooding Friday morning.
Major flooding expected along south Thurston County rivers
Thurston County Emergency Management (TCEM) is telling residents to expect major flooding along several south county rivers, some residents being told to be prepared for evacuation.
Thurston County Emergency Management (TCEM) is telling residents to expect major flooding along several south county rivers, some residents being told to be prepared for evacuation.
Washington orders 5.5 million at-home tests for public
Gov. Jay Inslee said Wednesday the state has ordered 5.5 million at-home tests to distribute to the public and will improve booster vaccine access and supply about 10 million free protective masks amid a steep increase in COVID-19 cases due to the more contagious omicron variant.
Gov. Jay Inslee said Wednesday the state has ordered 5.5 million at-home tests to distribute to the public and will improve booster vaccine access and supply about 10 million free protective masks amid a steep increase in COVID-19 cases due to the more contagious omicron variant.
Thurston County opens drive-thru testing site
A new COVID-19 testing site is opening this week in Thurston County.
A new COVID-19 testing site is opening this week in Thurston County.
Washington’s new secretary of state mandates vaccines
In one of his first acts as Washington Secretary of State, Democrat Steve Hobbs has told his some 300 staff to become vaccinated against COVID-19 by Feb. 25, or face losing their jobs.
In one of his first acts as Washington Secretary of State, Democrat Steve Hobbs has told his some 300 staff to become vaccinated against COVID-19 by Feb. 25, or face losing their jobs.
Washington lawmakers file bill to delay long-term care tax
Washington state lawmakers have filed a bill to be introduced that would delay the implementation of the mandatory long-term care payroll tax.
Washington state lawmakers have filed a bill to be introduced that would delay the implementation of the mandatory long-term care payroll tax.
Visitation restrictions in effect at Olympia, Centralia hospitals
Providence Southwest Hospitals announced that it was updating its visitation policy in response to help control the spread of the omicron variant, and to protect caregivers and patients.
Providence Southwest Hospitals announced that it was updating its visitation policy in response to help control the spread of the omicron variant, and to protect caregivers and patients.
Pierce, Thurston counties see more than 70 car crashes in one day
In just a single day, Pierce and Thurston counties have seen more than 70 crashes.
In just a single day, Pierce and Thurston counties have seen more than 70 crashes.
Troopers respond to hundreds of crashes across Puget Sound
Troopers responded to hundreds of crashes over the holiday weekend throughout the Puget Sound.
Troopers responded to hundreds of crashes over the holiday weekend throughout the Puget Sound.
Department of Corrections fined $60K for COVID rule lapses
The Washington Department of Corrections has been fined $60,000 for failing to enforce COVID-19 protective measures at the Stafford Creek Corrections Center in Aberdeen.
The Washington Department of Corrections has been fined $60,000 for failing to enforce COVID-19 protective measures at the Stafford Creek Corrections Center in Aberdeen.
Fire destroys multiple businesses in Yelm strip mall
A raging fire destroyed three businesses at a strip mall in Yelm. The flames sparked overnight and quickly grew out of control.
A raging fire destroyed three businesses at a strip mall in Yelm. The flames sparked overnight and quickly grew out of control.
Businesses destroyed after Yelm strip mall fire
Multiple businesses were destroyed Wednesday morning after a fire in Yelm.
Multiple businesses were destroyed Wednesday morning after a fire in Yelm.