Washington National Guard exhibit opens in the Office of the Secretary of State
The Office of the Washington Secretary of State has launched a new lobby exhibit in the Legislative Building. Launched on Jan. 29, it commemorates the contributions and history of the Washington
Washington Lawmakers Confront Juvenile Detention Overcrowding Crisis
February 3, 2025 Darin # Washington Lawmakers Confront Juvenile Detention Overcrowding Crisis Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard The post Washington Lawmakers Confront Juvenile Detention Overcrowding Crisis first appeared on Dailyfly .
WA lawmakers consider higher bail on some suspects
Lawmakers in Olympia are considering a bill that would make it harder for suspects who run from police to get out of jail.
Washington Lawmakers to Hold Back-to-Back House and Senate Hearings on Psilocybin Legislation
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Senate Bill 5201 and its companion, House Bill 1433, legislation that would establish a regulated psilocybin therapy program in Washington State, are both scheduled for public hearings on consecutive days. The House...
Search underway for missing mini donkeys in WA
Two mini donkeys are believed to have been stolen in a white trailer hauled by a gray truck last seen in the Bel-Red area.
Feds fly 110 detained migrants to Washington state, advocacy group says
More than 100 detained migrants were flown Sunday to Seattle en route to the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma, according to an advocacy group that called the number of people on the flight “unprecedented.” La Resistencia said the group of 110 people came from Phoenix...
National Burn Awareness Week: Preventing Burns in the Homes
OLYMPIA—The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office is providing tips to prevent burn injuries in the community during National Burn Awareness Week, February 2-8, 2025. This year’s emphasis is on preventing burns in the home. Burn hazards can be found in every living space,...
Towns across Western Washington grapple with wintry conditions
Issaquah saw heavy snow in some areas, Puyallup was frigid, and slick conditions caused issues on I-90 Monday morning.
Historic Washington Elwha ferry sold for $100K, will be repurposed into floating office
The historic ferry Elwha, a staple of Washington State Ferries since 1968, has been sold to Everett Ship Repair for $100,000. The ferry will be repurposed into a floating office and warehouse space at the shipyard, the Washington State Department of Transportation said in a...
New Drug Could Be A Solution To Washington’s Opioid Crisis
When people hear the word opioid, many immediately think of an illegal version like opium, heroin, or fentanyl. Fentanyl has garnered most of the attention over the last few years because of how prominent it has become. While many become addicted by using opioids illegally, a...