Initiative to repeal Washington’s capital gains tax certified
OLYMPIA, Wash.-Secretary of State Steve Hobbs notified the state Legislature on Tuesday, Jan. 23 that signature verification has been completed for an initiative to...
New push to ditch the switch by Washington state legislators
A group of state lawmakers is making another pitch to get Washington off the twice-a-year time-changing seesaw, but this time with a proposal...
Meet the ‘conservative influencer’ trying to upend Washington’s cap-and-trade system
Climate policy will be on the ballot this year in Washington state, thanks to a hedge fund executive who is spending millions of dollars...
Snowstorm leads to 100+ crashes throughout Central/Southeastern WA
TRI-CITIES, WA. - The recent winter storm throughout the state made for a busy time for Washington State Patrol troopers, who had to respond...
Bill proposes statewide ban on police from hogtying suspects
In a groundbreaking move, Washington House Democrats are proposing a new law prohibiting the use of hogtying by law enforcement officers. Senate Bill 6009...
Planned Parenthood says they are having tough finding staffers in Washington due to harassment,...
SEATTLE - Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho said threats and harassment have made it difficult to find local staff. They are...
Bill to ban natural gas revived, passes in Washington House
State lawmakers took another step forward Tuesday on banning natural gas in Washington. House Bill 1589, which failed to clear the legislature last year,...
Rising rideshare driver death rate helps prompt new bill for worker benefits
OLYMPIA, Wash. - Safety is something that's talked about a lot within the rideshare industry. Those conversations often center around the safety of passengers...
Bill heading into Washington Legislature would ban law enforcement from hog-tying suspects
Washington state lawmakers considered a proposal Monday to prohibit police from hog-tying suspects. The restraint technique has long drawn concern due to the risk...
Rantz: Democrats try to bankrupt gun shops with ‘insurmountable’ fees
Washington State Democrats are defining the 2024 legislative session as an all-out war on gun rights. They are not only trying to impose licenses...
