King County, Seattle responds to rise in gang violence, shootings
Seattle and King County law enforcement officials are increasing patrols and reacting to a rise in gang violence and shootings.6 years ago
King County judges aim to set record straight on youth detention center
King County judges who deal with juvenile detention are speaking up about criticism of a new youth facility, saying it's not what many people are saying it is.6 years ago
Duck boat captain opens up about deadly Aurora Bridge crash
Ride the Ducks Captain Eric Bishop shared his story Friday, as his attorneys announced his lawsuit against Ride the Ducks International had been settled for $2 million, following a deadly 2018 crash that killed five people.6 years ago
Senator proposes new transportation panel in wake of derailment report
Washington State Sen. Steve O'Ban is proposing a new transportation panel that will provide oversight of agencies after the 2017 Amtrak derailment.6 years ago
Seattle business owners address council on ‘prolific’ homeless criminals
More than 3,500 criminal cases have resulted from just 100 people circulating in and out of jail, and business owners met with Seattle City Councilmembers Wednesday to express their concerns.6 years ago
Lawmakers call for Inslee to veto pair of controversial bills
Bipartisan lawmakers are calling on Gov. Inslee to veto a pair of bills that have sparked controversy throughout their respective lives in the state Legislature.6 years ago
Washington becomes first state to legalize human composting
Washington is on the cusp of becoming the first state in the country to legalize human composting, and one company already has a head start figuring out what exactly that will look like.6 years ago
How close is Washington state to using self-driving trucks?
Self driving trucks are coming -- the only question is when. So, what are the risks and benefits, and when exactly can we expect them?6 years ago
Lawmakers, cops expand LEAD program across Washington state
King County's LEAD program for low-level offenders is expanding statewide. Both lawmakers and police hope it can help with the region's most prolific offenders.6 years ago
Lawmakers pass bill raising age to transfer juveniles to adult prison
A new law passed by Washington state lawmakers raises the age for juvenile offenders being moved to adult prisons.6 years ago
State does away with standardized test requirement for students
A bill recently signed by Gov. Inslee does away with a standardized test requirement for Washington's high school students.6 years ago
Washington to create a statewide no-play list to help gambling addicts
Washington lawmakers are trying to step up efforts to address gambling addiction and ensure the resources are available for those in crisis.6 years ago
New drug treatment, mental health resource opens in Bellevue
The Hazelden Betty Ford Clinic opened in Bellevue last week, hosting its ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday, and providing much-needed drug and alcohol treatment resources to the Northwest.6 years ago
Hero bus driver in Lake City shooting reunited with paramedic who helped save him
Bus driver Eric Stark saved his passengers after being shot in Lake City, and was reunited with the first responders who saved him in turn.6 years ago
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan praises Legislature’s effort to address homelessness
For years, local leaders, especially here in Seattle, have been saying they can't take on the homeless crisis on their own and need everyone to pitch in, including the state. It's a top priority,聽 regardless of party or district, for virtually all lawmakers this year.6 years ago
Disagreement over crackdown on repeat offenders kills DUI bill
Strengthening the state鈥檚 DUI laws is never an easy feat in Washington, and this legislative session was no exception, when a controversial bill died following a disagreement among state lawmakers.6 years ago
HOV cheaters now face harsher fines, block the box bill dies
A measure imposing harsher fines on HOV drivers was passed by state lawmakers on Sunday, while a bill that would have allowed Seattle to use cameras to ticket drivers blocking the box failed to come up for a vote.6 years ago
Capital gains tax dies in Olympia, B&O increases passed
The Washington State Legislature ended its 105-day session on Sunday, passing a $52.4 billion budget, with $800 million coming from a handful of new taxes.6 years ago
Proposal to crack down on repeat DUI offenders in jeopardy
HB 1504 would extend what is known as the 鈥渓ookback鈥� and make the 4th DUI in 15 years a felony, rather than the current 10 years. Felonies come with mandatory prison time which costs more money. That鈥檚 the snag.6 years ago
Revived Seattle block the box bill continues to gather momentum
The Senate Transportation Committee has advanced a revived bill that would allow Seattle to use automated traffic safety enforcement cameras to nab drivers blocking crosswalks and intersections, or transit-only lanes.6 years ago
Thousands of rape kits gathering dust will now get tested
The thousands of untested rape kits that have been sitting on evidence shelves for years in our state will soon be a thing of the past.6 years ago
Bills for clean energy, ghost guns, campaign donations pass in Olympia
As we near the end of the legislative session, a handful of bills saw their fates early this week, including the passage of a 100 percent clean energy measure, and a bill pushing for transparency from political action committees.6 years ago
Safe injection drama unfolds on House floor in Olympia
A seemingly straightforward opioid treatment bill hit a snag, when an amendment regarding safe injection sites was tacked on by Republicans.6 years ago
