‘Rights are being violated’: WA public defender shortage leads to alleged gap in representation
The state is running low on public defenders and the Director of the Office of Public Defense says the situation is dire. ...
Farm workers fight new overtime law in Washington
OLYMPIA, Wash. - Starting this month, farmers will be required to pay their workers overtime when they log more than 40 hours a week....
New WA bill would allow teens to buy housing without parents
Washington lawmakers have introduced a bill that would allow teenagers to buy housing without the consent of their parents. The bill specifically...
Bold Move: Washington State Considers Legalizing Cannabis-Infused Edibles and Drinks!
In a groundbreaking move, a Republican State Senator in Washington has introduced Senate Bill 6209, aiming to legalize the sale of food and drink...
Washington State Revokes Health Care Providers’ Licenses
The Washington State Department of Health has taken decisive action against several health care providers by revoking or suspending their licenses, certifications, or registrations....
Controversial anti-homeless rocks spark outrage and legislative action in Washington
OLYMPIA, Wash. - Large rocks strategically placed throughout the state, purportedly aimed at deterring homeless encampments, are catching the attention of Washingtonians. Public discontent...
Bill would lengthen state supervision of parents recovering from substance abuse
(The Center Square) – A group of Washington lawmakers wants to protect children by lengthening the required time of state supervision once a...
Washington landlords push back on proposed rent control bill
(The Center Square) - Democrats in the Washington State Legislature are moving ahead with a bill to cap rent increases at 5% a year...
Lowering of Blood Alcohol Limit Being Proposed in Washington State Legislature
OLYMPIA - Following Utah's lead, Washington State is now considering a bill to lower the legal blood alcohol content limit for drivers from 0.08...
Feds accuse Hanford contractor of fraudulent labor overcharges
(The Center Square) – A private contracting firm working at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Hanford Nuclear Reservation in Washington state has been...
