‘Worst of both worlds’: No easy fix for WA Supreme Court decision legalizing drug possession
Washington lawmakers, police departments, and everyone in between are scrambling for solutions after a court decision legalized drug possession.4 years ago
Weekend vote expected in state Senate on controversial capital gains tax proposal
Washington state senators will vote over the weekend on a capital gains tax proposal, setting up a heated fight between Democrats and the GOP.4 years ago
Renewed push to crack down on repeat DUI offenders in Olympia聽
Republican Senator Mike Padden is pushing for SB 5054, which would extend what is known as the look back period to 15 years for repeat DUI offenders.4 years ago
Majority digs in on new taxes as Legislature nears halfway mark of session
Expect a flurry of floor action in the state Legislature in the next two weeks, with at least half a dozen proposals for new taxes on the table.4 years ago
Seattle nonprofit launches competition offering kids chance to reflect on COVID, win prizes
Mission InspirEd, a student-run nonprofit based in Seattle, is launching a creative global contest for all K-12 students called "Tales of Quarantine."4 years ago
Seattle soda tax could go statewide, Monday鈥檚 your chance to weigh in
A new bill, nearly identical to Seattle鈥檚 soda or sweetened beverage tax, is being proposed statewide. The public hearing is Monday at 8 a.m.4 years ago
Washington bill to decriminalize drug possession advances out of committee
State lawmakers moved a bill to decriminalize small quantities of drugs out of committee Tuesday, as the debate continues in Olympia.4 years ago
It鈥檚 not $30 car tabs, but state Sen. Nobles’ bill offers much-needed relief
It's not the $30 car tabs from I-976, but state Sen. T'wina Nobles' bill would offer some relief while ensuring transportation investments continue.4 years ago
Survivors reflect on their trauma as they push for changes to WA gun laws
Gun violence survivors and their families reflect on their experiences, as they push for bans on open carrying at protests and high capacity magazines.4 years ago
Advocates believe latest effort to expand WA sports betting has ‘a lot of momentum’
With the state facing a pandemic deficit, advocates believe 2021 could finally be the year sports betting gets expanded in Washington.4 years ago
WA businesses speak out against proposal to ban menthol cigarettes, curb vaping
Businesses spoke out Tuesday against a new proposal in the state Legislature that would impose stringent new limits on vaping products in Washington.4 years ago
WA law enforcement, families of victims clash over independent investigations bill
A bill in the Washington Legislature that would strengthen independent investigations of police faces opposition from law enforcement.4 years ago
Hundreds sign up to weigh in on WA bills to limit high capacity magazines, open carry
Despite the pandemic, lawmakers are making time for some of the more familiar proposals, including an effort to ban so-called high capacity magazines.4 years ago
Health care workers, businesses clash over bill to move state into Phase 2 of reopening
Health care workers and local businesses are divided over a proposal that would move Washington from Phase 1 to Phase 2 of reopening.4 years ago
New bill could be game changer for WA behavioral health, suicide prevention
A new bill seeks to establish a network of mental health services for people going through a crisis, and potentially save lives in the process.4 years ago
Juneteenth bill would ‘acknowledge the atrocity of slavery’
House Bill 1016, which would designate Juneteenth as a state holiday in Washington, is scheduled for a committee vote Wednesday.4 years ago
COVID, Dem co-sponsor give latest bid to expand gambling in WA new life
An expansion of gambling in Washington state is on the table in Olympia, and advocates believe now could be the perfect time for it to pass.4 years ago
Battle over police accountability ramps up in Washington state
Lawmakers, labor groups, and community leaders discuss changes to how police accountability should work across Washington state.4 years ago
Bans on open carry at protests, high capacity mags top WA gun safety group’s agenda in 2021
Washington gun safety advocates have their agenda set for the 2021 legislative session, and hope that a new political climate will help move it forward.4 years ago
Gov. Inslee wants to ‘eliminate racial disparities’ with series of new initiatives
In the wake of protests over the death of George Floyd, Gov. Inslee made it clear racial equity will be a top priority in the upcoming legislative session.4 years ago
Settlement in brother鈥檚 police deadly force case an ‘I told you so’ moment for Seattle Street Czar
The deadly 2016 shooting of Che Taylor by Seattle police sparked outrage in the Black community and a level of demand for more police accountability.4 years ago
King County spike in internet crimes targeting kids linked to COVID
There's been an uptick in internet crimes involving kids, which King County prosecutors believe is partly due to the unique circumstances of the pandemic.4 years ago
Group of Democrats side with hospitality association on indoor dining ban
Many bars and restaurants in Washington are once again closed due to the new round of COVID restrictions Governor Inslee issued that ban indoor dining.5 years ago
