SnoCo councilmember: Rolling county back to Phase 2 ‘makes very little sense’
Snohomish County Councilmember Nate Nehring details why he believes a move back to Phase 2 would be devastating to the region.4 years ago
Sec. of State Wyman: New voting laws would ‘force us to make changes’ in Washington
Debate begins this week as supporters launch campaigns to encourage Congress to pass the "For the People Act" (HR 1), which aims to change voting laws.4 years ago
New bill from state Republican ‘should help everybody interested in free speech’
Sen. Mike Padden (R-Spokane Valley) on a measure to help protect citizens and whistleblowers and members of the press from frivolous lawsuits.4 years ago
Challenger to Sen. Murray wants to ’empower our people,’ not the government
Republican Tiffany Smiley announced this week that she will be taking on Democrat Senator Patty Murray in the next election.4 years ago
Washington Senator: Phase 2 rollback is Inslee ‘enacting his full authority that we seceded to him’
Sen. Jeff Wilson (R-Longview) on the Gov. Inslee's decision to move Cowlitz County back to Phase 2 this week due to rising COVID-19 cases.4 years ago
State lawmaker introduces bill to provide legal counsel to victims of violent crimes
State Representative Jenny Graham on her new bill guaranteeing rights for victims of violent crime, as well as representation in court.4 years ago
Why one Republican supported Washington bill restricting police tactics
State Sen. Keith Wagoner explains why he backed a bill that places restrictions on police tactics and gear. Rantz doesn鈥檛 take too kindly to the argument.4 years ago
Rep. Walsh: Bill prohibiting WA vaccine passports draws a line on what’s acceptable
Rep. Jim Walsh (R-Aberdeen) on his push to ban vaccine passports.4 years ago
Pierce County prosecutor sees ‘halfway measure’ for fixing drug possession laws
Pierce County Prosecutor Mary Robnett explains her support of a middle ground for fixing Washington's drug possession laws.4 years ago
Senator Ericksen: Even with influx of money, still seeing big tax increases in budget
Senator Doug Ericksen (R-Whatcom County) joins Jason Rantz to discuss his issues with the budget and tax increases, passed by Democrats in the state Senate.聽4 years ago
Group hopes to have Kshama Sawant recall vote on August ballot
With 180 days to gather signatures to put a Sawant recall on the ballot, Ernie Lou -- who's leading the effort -- details the next steps for the campaign.4 years ago
King County Councilmember: Recovery resources needed, but local officials are enabling addiction
King County Councilmember Regan Dunn on available addiction services in King County, and how local leaders are responding to the spike in addiction.4 years ago
WA Rep: Safeguards needed so Inslee can’t ‘single-handedly’ shut down state
Rep. Vicki Kraft (R-Vancouver) says it鈥檚 time for Inslee to end the emergency declaration in Washington, and wants safeguards so it doesn't happen again.4 years ago
WA Rep: We need accountability for the individuals actually committing the crimes
State Rep Jenny Graham on bill that bans open carry at rallies, protests, and on the Capitol campus, as well as what to do in the presence of agitators.4 years ago
King County Sheriff refuses to resign despite councilmember’s demand
A King County Councilmember is pushing for King County Sheriff Johanknect to resign after she sent an email expressing support for deputy who shot Tommy Le.4 years ago
WA Rep says Dems ‘looking under every rock’ with felons’ voting rights bill
Sen. Ann Rivers reacts to Democrats giving voting rights back to felons, in some cases before they complete their full sentence.4 years ago
WA Rep: Insurance commissioner move to ban credit scores not legally defendable
Sen. Mark Mullett reacts to the Insurance Commissioner trying to ban credit scores after the legislature said it wouldn鈥檛 ban credit scores4 years ago
House Republicans introduce package of bills to fix state drug possession ruling
State Rep. Gina Mosbrucker explains a package of bills addressing the state Supreme Court ruling declaring the felony drug possession law unconstitutional.4 years ago
Seattle mayoral candidate surprises with strong contributions early on
Andrew Grant Houston is running for mayor of Seattle and earned a surprising amount of early fundraising dollars. He details his vision for Seattle.4 years ago
Washington property manager says many are choosing to sell due to eviction moratorium
Heather Maggio, a local landlord, discusses issues with the extended eviction moratorium in Washington state.4 years ago
Bonney Lake passes ordinance in response to WA Supreme Court drug possession law
Bonney Lake Deputy Mayor Justin Evans on how his city is responding to the state Supreme Court ruling that felony drug possession is unconstitutional.4 years ago
How City of Snohomish is combating a recent uptick in crime
Snohomish Mayor John Kartak explains why crime is going up in his town and what the plan is to address it.4 years ago
Marysville City Council changes drug law so local police can enforce felony possession
After a state Supreme Court ruling effectively legalized drug possession, individual cities are looking for ways to fix the law. Marysville did just that.4 years ago
