Washington lawmakers look to broaden hate crime law to cover vandalizing public property
It didn't make sense to Senate Majority Leader Andy Billig that vandals targeting the LGBTQ+ community in his Spokane hometown couldn't be charged with...
Washington will be seeing 5,000 new electric vehicle charging stations
STATEWIDE -- Big changes are coming to Washington's "Electric Vehicle Charging Station" infrastructure. The Washington Department of Commerce said it's going to...
State Senate approves health coverage assistance during labor disputes
Along a party line 30-19, Democrats in the Washington State Legislature passed Engrossed Senate Bill 5632, which allows striking workers access to subsidized health...
Washington’s ‘Free to Walk’ bill could transform pedestrian rights, road safety
A new bill in Washington state could change how we cross the street. Senate Bill 5383, also known as the, 'Free to Walk' bill...
Out of time: Push for permanent standard time in WA fails to clear legislature
Washington will stick with its "spring forward" schedule again after a bill aiming to switch to standard time permanently failed in the legislature for...
WA Senate passes bill allowing hate crime charges for defacing public property
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Senate has passed a bill that could classify certain types of public defacement subject to felony...
WA dems make the case to keep signature environmental law
A GOP-backed initiative to repeal the Climate Commitment Act will likely appear on Washington voters' ballots in November. The act's most contentious aspect is...
Movers & Shakers: Gov. Jay Inslee Reflects on Legacy, Talks Plans for Future
Each month, Nonstop Local's Liz Burch will be interviewing a "Mover and Shaker" in the Pacific Northwest. We begin with the United States' longest...
Bill to redefine Washington’s hate crime law passes Senate
OLYMPIA, Wash.-The Washington State Legislature passed a bill that would update the state's hate crime laws by a 35-14 vote on Friday, Feb. 2....
WSDOT worker given award for saving family from fire on Blewett Pass
A maintenance worker for the Washington Department of Transportation was awarded for his heroic effort to save lives in a fire on Blewett...
