Bold Move: Washington State Lawmakers Push to Lower DUI Blood Alcohol Limit From 0.08...
State lawmakers in Washington are making another effort to lower the legal blood alcohol limit for driving under the influence (DUI) from 0.08 to...
Proposed Legislation Would Make Washington Hospitals Foot Bill for Ambulances Forced to Wait for...
Crowded emergency rooms across the state are forcing ambulance crews to wait, sometimes hours, for the patient to be delivered so a bed is...
Proposal could lower blood alcohol limit for driving in Washington
VANCOUVER, Wash. - A new legislative proposal could lower the blood alcohol limit for driving a vehicle in Washington state from .08% to 0.05%....
Veterinarian shortages making it harder to keep up with pet medical needs
PASCO, Wash. - On New Year's Eve, a veterinary clinic closed its doors because it didn't have enough veterinarians to keep up with pets'...
Union: History is doomed to repeat itself if Kroger-Albertsons merger happens
The union for thousands of Western Washington grocery store workers said history is doomed to repeat itself if Kroger, which operates Fred Meyer and...
Washington State’s Cell Phone Laws
Washington State has recently implemented a new law aimed at reducing distracted driving by prohibiting the use of personal electronic devices while driving. This...
Property-tax push is more proof Democrats can’t ‘read the room’
Many Washington families statewide continue to struggle with the high prices of fuel, food, utilities, housing and more. No one reading the “room”...
Fire marshal issues reminder on smoking fire alarms
The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) would like to remind homeowners of the importance of working smoke alarms. In a Thursday...
Senate committee again proposing to decrease enforcement of jaywalking rules
The Senate Transportation Committee held a hearing this week on a proposal to reduce enforcement of jaywalking in the state. The proposal...
Child Welfare: WA Bill Proposes Extended State Oversight for Parents in Substance Abuse Recovery
In a bid to fortify child protection measures, Washington lawmakers are deliberating on House Bill 1891, aiming to prolong state supervision when a child...
