Oso community looking to rename stretch of SR 530 ‘Oso Memorial Highway’
Those most impacted by the deadly 2014 Oso landslide are hoping to get that part of SR 530 a new name.7 years ago
Gov. Inslee unveils $675 million plan for state mental health care
Hundreds of additional treatment beds for those with mental health issues, investments in existing and new state hospitals, and a new teaching hospital: All that is part of Governor Jay Inslee's $675 million dollar proposal for the state鈥檚 mental health care system.7 years ago
Gun rights advocates: New gun safety agenda proof of slippery slope
The Alliance for Gun Responsibility has released its legislative priorities for 2019. They include 14 goals.7 years ago
Homeless, addiction non-profit pauses outreach to search for missing woman
Volunteers with will be out in Lake Stevens Saturday to search for an Arlington woman who vanished nearly a year ago.7 years ago
Man behind League of Extraordinary Gentlemen prostitution ring sentenced
The man behind the infamous prostitution ring called the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen has been sentenced, bringing to end a case lasting years after a dozen women were trafficked in Seattle and Bellevue.7 years ago
Mass Shooting Task Force recommendations officially made to Legislature
School resource officers on more K-12 campus, active shooter drills in schools statewide, and expanding Extreme Risk Protection Orders to minors are among the recommendations that a Mass Shooting Task Force officially made to the Legislature on Wednesday.7 years ago
Whatcom County election finally put to rest, Republicans hold seats
Two Whatcom County legislative races were too close to call in November. Hand recounts have finally concluded those races and Republican lawmakers will keep their positions in Olympia.7 years ago
Washington state Dems suspend probe of Fain rape allegations
State Senate Democrats are suspending the outside investigation into a rape allegation against outgoing GOP state Senator Joe Fain, that had been approved by a bipartisan group of senators just last month.7 years ago
Years apart, witnesses ignore cries for help after 2 boys shot
The story of a 13-year-old boy shot in Des Moines, whose pleas for help were largely ignored, brought back some tough memories for a local mom who has a message for everyone.7 years ago
Supporters, opposition join forces over this police accountability law
Initiative 940 faced a turbulent process that led all the way to Washington's Supreme Court. Now, lawmakers and organizers are hoping to change this new police accountability law shortly after voters passed it.7 years ago
New system highlights progress, more needed to clear rape kit backlog
Last month, with the help of a $3 million federal grant, Attorney General Bob Ferguson's Sexual Assault Kit Initiative team was able to finally get an accurate count of untested old kits by completing a statewide inventory.7 years ago
Student-led movement speaks out against I-1639 ‘sanctuary city’
Students with "We Won't Be Next Seattle" campaigned hard to get I-1639 to the ballot and had been celebrating its passage, until they heard about the position of a small town police chief in Eastern Washington.7 years ago
State considers expanding Red Flag laws that temporarily take gun rights
In Washington, police and family members can petition the courts for an emergency 14-day order to take away a person's guns. State law is silent on whether minors can be the subject of an ERPO, but there is an effort to change that.7 years ago
‘Me Too’ inspired changes spreading from Olympia to Washington state
The Me Too movement spurred action in Olympia during the last legislative session. That action continues to progress and Washington is getting its first glimpse at emerging sexual harassment policies.7 years ago
Washington police chief proposes ‘2nd Amendment Sanctuary City’ law
Police Chief Loren Culp with the City of Republic has proposed to make his town a "2nd Amendment Sanctuary City" that will not follow new gun control regulations as passed by Washington voters via Initiative 1639.7 years ago
Showdown at City Hall as council votes to approve SPD contract
The Community Police Commission and others say it rolls back reforms and want a 'no' vote. But the police chief warns not getting the contract will cause more cops to leave, and make it even harder to find new ones.7 years ago
Public face of Oso slide shares story to help raise money for memorial
A permanent memorial is meant to be a place where visitors from around the world and local students can come to learn about what happened there, similar to memorials placed at other disaster sites.7 years ago
Arguing for, and against, I-1639 gun control regulations
The father of a teen injured in the 2016 Mukilteo shooting argues for I-1639, which proposes new gun control measures in Washington. Gun rights groups, however, are fighting the initiative.7 years ago
Why Dems, GOP poured millions into hotly contested 26th District Senate race
The Senate seat in the 26th District is open because of the surprise retirement of Republican Senator Jan Angel - and it鈥檚 a major target for Democrats.7 years ago
GOP candidate eyes Dem seat in Snohomish County 44th
In the race for one of two House seats in Snohomish County鈥檚 44th district, Republican Jeff Sax hopes to get his first shot in Olympia by unseating Democratic incumbent John Lovick.7 years ago
House seat in Snohomish County鈥檚 44th big target for Washington Dems
Two-term Republican Representative Mark Harmsworth was surprised when initial primary results came in and had him about 10 points down to his Democratic challenger Jared Mead.7 years ago
King County鈥檚 5th Legislative District in Dems crosshairs
Democrats see Washington's 5th Legislative District, in eastern King County, as ripe for the picking. The area includes Issaquah, Snoqualmie North Bend and Renton,7 years ago
Rape allegation, lack of investigation leaves 47th Senate seat vulnerable
Washington's 47th District is one of the state's few swing districts. The current race includes a rape allegation against incumbent Joe Fain. His opponent Mona Das is focused on housing, Sound Transit, and taxes.7 years ago
