Two lawmakers push to toughen Washington DUI laws
Senators Frockt and Padden would like to pass stricter laws surrounding DUIs in Washington state, including a no-look-back period at all and, at the very least, making the third DUI a felony. But for now, extending the look-back period is what they think they can get done this year.7 years ago
New universal healthcare proposal for Washington state
State Senator Bob Hasegawa has proposed legislation that aims to establish universal healthcare in Washington state. It would go beyond Governor Inslee's recently-proposed Cascade Care.7 years ago
Washington colleges push back on bill to allow NCAA athletes to get paid
Opponents to a recently proposed bill that would allow NCAA athletes to get paid gave statements in front of the state Legislature.7 years ago
Bill to clarify I-940 takes huge step forward
A bill that clarifies key points of I-940 is close to passing the Washington State Legislature, as lawmakers7 years ago
Washington Legislature weighs measure to allow home-grown marijuana
Many states with legal recreational marijuana allow people to grow the plant at home. Washington doesn't. But that may change through the Legislature this session.7 years ago
Bill introduced to allow death penalty for inmates committing murder
A new bill introduced in the Washington State Legislature would allow for the death penalty in cases of murders committed while behind bars.7 years ago
Washington Legislature mulls moving presidential primary date in 2020
Could moving Washington State's presidential primary from May to March have candidates campaigning harder in the Northwest? A pair of proposed bills could end up leading to just that.7 years ago
Sound Transit is headed back to court over ST3 and high car tabs
The class action lawsuit over ST3 may have been tossed out last year, but proponents are not finished with the case. An appeal has been filed.7 years ago
Sawant calls for emergency stop to sale of mobile home park for seniors
A group of seniors faces eviction from a low income mobile home park in the Bitter Lake neighborhood, and Seattle City Councilmember Sawant is looking to help.7 years ago
Lawmakers push payroll tax for long-term care insurance plan
Experts say 60 percent of us will need long-term care or support of some sort after we hit 65. The problem? Not a lot of us plan for it, and now the state Legislature is looking to help.7 years ago
Washington lawmaker wants to require firearm training before passing gun regulations
GOP State Sen. Phil Fortunato is pushing a new bill that would require any lawmaker proposing a gun law to go through mandatory firearm training.7 years ago
Washington State Legislature weighs human composting measure
Democratic State Senator Jaime Pedersen is proposing legislation聽to offer Washingtonians a couple new options for disposing of their remains after death.7 years ago
Seattle to seek camera enforcement for block the box, bus lane violators
City officials have been telling us for weeks that even when the new Highway 99 tunnel opens, traffic in Seattle is not expected to improve.7 years ago
WSP crime labs asks Legislature for $6 million to address rape kit backlog
As Washington state looks to clear a massive backlog of untested rape kits, additional funding is needed form the Legislature to reduce the turnaround.7 years ago
Washington schools still falling apart in wake of McCleary solution
Now that Washington is fully funding education, schools should have all the money they need, right? Not even close, especially when it comes to new classrooms and schools.7 years ago
Plastic straw ban: Out of Seattle and on to Washington state
An Eastside lawmaker is targeting plastic straws. But she wants to take certain measures before enacting a statewide ban of plastic straws in Washington state.7 years ago
State GOP lawmaker eyes cheaper car tabs, Sound Transit reform
The 2019 legislative session gets underway in just over a week, and one Republican state Senator is putting a target on cheaper car tabs, Sound Transit reform, and more.7 years ago
Paychecks a bit lighter in new year, generous paid leave in 2020
Workers in Washington State will see a new deduction on their next paycheck as the rollout of the state's new paid family medical leave law gets underway.7 years ago
New Washington state legislators headed to Olympia in 2019
The 2019 Legislative session gets underway on Jan. 14th, with plenty of new faces, and an even stronger majority for Democrats.7 years ago
How Seattle City Council is preparing for Viadoom
Seattle city leaders have plans to try to soften the blow of the Alaskan Way Viaduct closure, but City Councilmember Mike O鈥橞rien says everyone needs to be prepared.7 years ago
New resource center to close gap in Snohomish County’s fight against opioid crisis
From declaring an emergency, to starting addiction treatment at the jail, to dedicated outreach teams, Snohomish County has been tackling the opioid crisis head on. Another key piece opens its doors next month.7 years ago
Seattle council scrambles for solution after symbolic vote
The vote was fairly procedural to approve a funding package so Seattle could pay its bills by the end of the year. But a symbolic vote ended up tanking the entire package, prompting the council to scramble for a solution.7 years ago
Woman charged in 鈥榮ophisticated ruse鈥� to implicate Bellevue cops
King County prosecutors have filed charges against a woman accused of making false accusations against at least two Bellevue cops, including a false rape allegation against the chief.7 years ago
