Union workers, friends rally at Tacoma ICE detention center for WA father

A family vacation to the Philippines had a shocking end upon their return home to Washington state. Maximo Londonio, a Thurston County father, was arrested at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport by federal immigration agents on May 16. On Friday, his family, union members, and community supporters rallied outside the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma calling for his release.

WA Gov. Ferguson signs Right to Repair bill into law

Governor Bob Ferguson has signed a wide-ranging Right to Repair bill into law. Lawmakers hope to improve access to quicker and cheaper repairs for an array of digital and mobility devices.

WA state budget signed into law

Gov. Ferguson signed a $77.9 billion budget, addressing a multi-billion dollar funding gap with new taxes and spending cuts.

Gov. Ferguson signs School Emergency Response Bill

After losing her daughter Alyssa in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, Lori Alhadeff founded "Make Our Schools Safe" and championed Alyssa's Law, now adopted by Washington as the 9th state, requiring updated school safety plans with features like panic buttons and real-time mapping for first responders.

WA Gov. Ferguson to sign reckless speeding bill

House Bill 1596, known as the BEAM Act, will require the installation of intelligent speed assistance (ISA) devices in vehicles driven by individuals with suspended licenses due to reckless or excessive speeding, or when ordered by a court. T