Gov. Inslee: Washington state on track for full reopening by June 30
As COVID cases seem to be declining, and thanks to progress the state has made in vaccinations, Gov. Inslee says Washington will be reopening by June 30.4 years ago
Backlash as SPD chief reverses OPA finding in pink umbrella tear gas incident
SPD Chief Adrian Diaz reversed a decision from the OPA on Wednesday, regarding a June 2020 protest where police deployed tear gas on Capitol Hill.4 years ago
Gov. Inslee signs bill banning open carry at protests, state Capitol
Gov. Jay Inslee is expected to sign a bill Wednesday, effectively banning the open carry of firearms at protests and at the Capitol in Olympia.4 years ago
AARP calls for partial Inslee veto on housing supply bill citing bad amendments on ADUs
AARP of Washington supported a bill to change a law to allow Accessory Dwelling Units in Washington state, but the bill has changed with new amendments.4 years ago
Progressive Seattle mayoral candidate lays out plan to curb gun violence
Former State Rep. Jessyn Farrell has a plan to address increased gun violence if she is selected from the crowded ballot for Seattle mayor.4 years ago
Deputy Mayor Casey Sixkiller joins crowded race for Seattle mayor
Deputy Mayor Casey Sixkiller announced Tuesday that he will join an already-crowded field for Seattle's soon-to-be open mayoral seat.4 years ago
2020 gun violence spike in King County has continued, warns prosecutor
King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg says 2020 saw a spike in gun violence, a trend that worries is continuing so far this year.4 years ago
State lawmakers OK controversial capital gains tax, court battle expected
After much debate, the Washington Legislature is again sending a capital gains tax to the governor鈥檚 desk, though different than his original version.4 years ago
Possession of meth, heroin and other drugs will be misdemeanor in bill headed to governor
The Legislature on Saturday approved an overhaul of the state鈥檚 approach to drug possession, after the state Supreme Court struck down its previous law as unconstitutional.4 years ago
Legislature sends $59 billion budget to Gov. Inslee
The $59 billion dollar in the spending plan agreed to by both House and Senate budget writers is on top of billions in federal dollars expected to be spent on a variety of programs.4 years ago
State passes bill banning Styrofoam by 2024, and adding new recycling rules
Styrofoam is out, and new recycling rules are on the way in a bill passed by the Legislature that hopes to help recycling markets and the environment.4 years ago
Seattle-area Proud Boy facing charges for Capitol riot headed back to jail
A federal judge has ordered Ethan Nordean, a local Proud Boy accused of being a leader in the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol, back to jail.4 years ago
Gov. Inslee commutes over a dozen drug sentences after state court decision
Inslee signed commutations for 13 people serving sentences for simple drug possession, after a shocking high court decision last month.4 years ago
New rules for use of force, investigations round out week on police accountability bills
The Washington Legislature is nearing the passage of a group of police reform bills lawmakers say are essential to ensuring accountability.4 years ago
Unlikely alliance hopes to force Seattle to take compassionate action on homelessness
An unlikely coalition is proposing a charter amendment that would require Seattle to stand up shelter space before sweeping homeless camps.4 years ago
No car tab relief in Washington but workgroup will tackle challenges
The state Senate鈥檚 proposed transportation budget set aside money for a workgroup to look at the possibility of a payment plan program for car tabs.4 years ago
Community pushes to build memorial to remember those lost in Oso slide
Those who survived the Oso slide and lost loved ones are themselves family now. Together, they are working to erect a permanent memorial聽at the site.4 years ago
House Democrats release $58 billion two-year budget proposal
House Democrats release a $58 billion dollar two-year budget proposal that focuses on those hit hardest by the pandemic.4 years ago
Senate Democrats unveil historic $59B two-year budget proposal
Senate Democrats are taking a $7 billion economic helping hand from the federal government, and looking to make history with their proposed state budget.4 years ago
Families, community gather Monday to remember victims of Oso mudslide
On the seventh anniversary of the tragic Oso mudslide, families of the victims will gather yet again to honor the memories of their lost loved ones.4 years ago
Heart, soul, purpose: How passion for community lifted local kid to the top in year of chaos
Omari Salisbury, founder of Converge Media, wanted to do more for his community when COVID hit, so he started streams and a show to keep people informed.4 years ago
WA high court says no automatic life without parole for 18-20 year-olds
In a 5-4 decision, justices in the state Supreme Court say the court must first consider the age of those under 21 before sentencing to life without parole.4 years ago
Washington state to move to Phase 3, reopening of sports under new metrics
Governor Inslee announced the much-anticipated Phase 3 of the Healthy Washington Plan on Thursday, which allows the state to reopen more of the economy.4 years ago
