Emergency rule bans credit scoring in Washington for 3 years
Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler on Tuesday issued an emergency rule prohibiting insurers from using credit scoring to set rates for personal property for three years after the current coronavirus pandemic is declared over.
Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler on Tuesday issued an emergency rule prohibiting insurers from using credit scoring to set rates for personal property for three years after the current coronavirus pandemic is declared over.
One hurt in storage unit fire
It happened around 1:30 am at a storage unit in Olympia.
It happened around 1:30 am at a storage unit in Olympia.
Ethnic studies graduation requirement gaining support in Washington
The Washington State Board of Education has voted unanimously to adopt a resolution to establish an ethnic studies graduation requirement.
The Washington State Board of Education has voted unanimously to adopt a resolution to establish an ethnic studies graduation requirement.
Judge sentences man accused of threatening reporters on Capitol Campus
A man accused of spraying three people with bear spray and threatening two journalists while armed with an assault weapon pleaded guilty to assault, harassment and criminal trespass charges.
A man accused of spraying three people with bear spray and threatening two journalists while armed with an assault weapon pleaded guilty to assault, harassment and criminal trespass charges.
Court overturns automatic life sentences for young Washington state killers
The Washington state Supreme Court on Thursday overturned the automatic life-without-parole sentences given to two men for murders committed when they were 19 and 20, saying judges must consider the youth and brain development of such defendants in sentencing them.
The Washington state Supreme Court on Thursday overturned the automatic life-without-parole sentences given to two men for murders committed when they were 19 and 20, saying judges must consider the youth and brain development of such defendants in sentencing them.
Lawmakers in Olympia on verge of major policing overhaul
Lawmakers are on the cusp of overhauling policing and police accountability in Washington state, acting with unusual urgency to curb bad behavior by officers following last year’s turbulent protests for racial justice.
Lawmakers are on the cusp of overhauling policing and police accountability in Washington state, acting with unusual urgency to curb bad behavior by officers following last year’s turbulent protests for racial justice.
Washington House OKs bill expanding tax credit for low-income families
A bill that would expand a tax credit for the state’s low-income workers and families passed the House earlier this week, with an amendment that would ensure the exemption is available to eligible taxpayers for the first time.
A bill that would expand a tax credit for the state’s low-income workers and families passed the House earlier this week, with an amendment that would ensure the exemption is available to eligible taxpayers for the first time.
State House approves bill for Billy Frank Jr. statue
A statue honoring the late Billy Frank Jr., a Nisqually tribal member who championed treaty rights and protecting the environment, is one step closer to being on display at the U.S. Capitol.
A statue honoring the late Billy Frank Jr., a Nisqually tribal member who championed treaty rights and protecting the environment, is one step closer to being on display at the U.S. Capitol.
Washington House approves measure to limit evictions during pandemic
The Washington House has approved a measure that would require landlords to provide a valid reason for ending certain leases with tenants.
The Washington House has approved a measure that would require landlords to provide a valid reason for ending certain leases with tenants.
Washington Senate approves new tax on capital gains
Profits on the sale of stocks and bonds in excess of $250,000 would be subject to a new tax on capital gains under a bill narrowly approved Saturday by the Washington Senate.
Profits on the sale of stocks and bonds in excess of $250,000 would be subject to a new tax on capital gains under a bill narrowly approved Saturday by the Washington Senate.
CAPTURED: WMW viewer tips help catch suspect accused of robbing coffee stand with his brother
Department of Corrections officers in the Southwest Community Response Unit, Thurston County Sheriff’s Narcotics Team deputies and U.S. Marshals arrested Lacey robbery suspect, Sonny Ramirez-Wells, on Wednesday night, March 3rd, at the home of a family member in the Nisqually area.
Department of Corrections officers in the Southwest Community Response Unit, Thurston County Sheriff’s Narcotics Team deputies and U.S. Marshals arrested Lacey robbery suspect, Sonny Ramirez-Wells, on Wednesday night, March 3rd, at the home of a family member in the Nisqually area.
Washington Senate Senate approves bill for graduating students to take bridge year
A measure that would allow high school students set to graduate this year or next to stay in school for a "bridge year" to catch up on learning and participate in missed extracurricular activities passed the Washington Senate.
A measure that would allow high school students set to graduate this year or next to stay in school for a "bridge year" to catch up on learning and participate in missed extracurricular activities passed the Washington Senate.
Washington State Supreme Court finds state's felony drug possession law unconstitutional
The Washington State Supreme Court has ruled that the state's felony drug possession law is unconstitutional.
The Washington State Supreme Court has ruled that the state's felony drug possession law is unconstitutional.
Gov. Inslee announces all regions will remain in Phase 2, puts pause on moving backward
Gov. Jay Inslee announced that going forward, all regions in Washington state will remain in Phase 2. A pause has been put on going backward.
Gov. Jay Inslee announced that going forward, all regions in Washington state will remain in Phase 2. A pause has been put on going backward.
Washington Senate approves open carry ban at Capitol, permitted rallies
Openly carrying guns and other weapons on the Capitol campus and at or near permitted public demonstrations across Washington would be prohibited under a measure approved by the state Senate Thursday.
Openly carrying guns and other weapons on the Capitol campus and at or near permitted public demonstrations across Washington would be prohibited under a measure approved by the state Senate Thursday.
Senate OKs measure creating state Office of Cybersecurity
In response to a security breach that exposed personal information from around 1.6 million unemployment claims filed last year, the Washington Senate has unanimously passed a measure that creates a state Office of Cybersecurity.
In response to a security breach that exposed personal information from around 1.6 million unemployment claims filed last year, the Washington Senate has unanimously passed a measure that creates a state Office of Cybersecurity.
Washington Capitol to honor Black pioneer with monument
Pioneer George Bush led families to the Pacific Northwest and intended to settle in Oregon, but Black exclusionary laws barred him from living there. The group instead settled in what is now Tumwater.
Pioneer George Bush led families to the Pacific Northwest and intended to settle in Oregon, but Black exclusionary laws barred him from living there. The group instead settled in what is now Tumwater.
Washington Senate OKs bill requiring police to intervene if fellow officers use excessive force
The Washington state Senate on Tuesday approved a measure requiring police to intervene if they see a fellow officer using excessive force — one of several measures in the Legislature prompted by the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd and ensuing Black Lives Matter protests last year.
The Washington state Senate on Tuesday approved a measure requiring police to intervene if they see a fellow officer using excessive force — one of several measures in the Legislature prompted by the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd and ensuing Black Lives Matter protests last year.
Washington state bill advances that would ban Native American mascots at schools
The use of Native American names, symbols and images would be banned from being used as school mascots, logos and team names at most public schools in Washington under a bill passed Tuesday by the state House of Representatives.
The use of Native American names, symbols and images would be banned from being used as school mascots, logos and team names at most public schools in Washington under a bill passed Tuesday by the state House of Representatives.
Help ID creepy crook seen wearing Halloween mask to rob pot shop clerk at gunpoint
Talk about a creepy-looking crook: An armed robber in Lacey wore a rubber mask, kind of like a Michael Myers Halloween mask, with a normal medical mask over it.
Talk about a creepy-looking crook: An armed robber in Lacey wore a rubber mask, kind of like a Michael Myers Halloween mask, with a normal medical mask over it.