WA state Democrats preparing to hold hearings for 4 of 6 ballot initiatives
Initiatives to repeal major Democratic policies in Washington state might see some action in the Legislature soon, according to Democratic leaders at a...
Lawmakers in Olympia keep homegrown cannabis illegal in Washington
Last week in Green Zone, we covered how the state Legislature was considering a bill that would allow Washingonians to grow their own cannabis....
Winning Powerball lottery tickets sold in California and Washington
LOS ANGELES - No tickets were sold with all six numbers in Wednesday (Feb. 14) evening's drawing of the multi-state Powerball lottery, pushing the...
Liquor and Cannabis Board begins process to amend or repeal ‘prohibitive conduct’ rule
SEATTLE - Wednesday, the Washington Liquor and Cannabis Board voted to approve a statement of inquiry to start a process that could amend or...
Federal Grant Funds Research on Puget Sound LGBTQ+ Sites
Washington State is slated to get $1.25 million in federal grants to memorialize historic LGBTQ+ sites in Seattle, the office of the Washington Governor's...
Police raise concerns about proposed ‘hog-tying’ ban in Washington state
OLYMPIA, Wash. - The death of Manuel Ellis could change state law. The Tacoma man died while being arrested by police in March 2020....
From ‘Fish Wars’ to legal triumph: The Boldt Decision, 50 years later
SEATTLE - Fifty years ago, a U.S. District Court judge in Washington issued one of the most consequential legal rulings in modern case law....
Bill broadening access to funded preschool moving through Washington Legislature
OLYMPIA, Wash.- A policy which would broaden access to preschool for low income families is currently progressing through the Washington State Legislature. HB 1945...
Local Woman from Maple Valley Faces Felony Charges for Organized Retail Theft
The Organized Retail Crime Unit, under Attorney General Bob Ferguson, has filed a felony criminal case against a woman from Maple Valley. This is...
State Senate approves bill to fully fund law enforcement training
The Washington Senate has unanimously passed legislation that would fully fund the training costs for law enforcement officers. Sponsored by Sen. Mark...
