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Democratic WA Rep. frustrated with own party for killing ‘Whistleblower Protection Bill,’ defending ‘Keeping Families Together Act’

Washington State Rep. David Hackney, a Democrat, voiced frustration that his sponsored bill, House Bill 2585, failed to receive a floor vote in the Democrat-majority chambers of the state legislature.

9 days ago

‘Who pays for that?’: Gee, Ursula back UW’s push to hold protesters accountable for damage

The University of Washington is considering tougher rules for campus protests that would allow the school to discipline students for property damage.

10 days ago

‘I’m pretty angry’: Washington Secretary of State blasts federal voter fraud investigation

Department of Homeland Security agents are arriving in several states to investigate voter fraud, including Washington, starting Tuesday.

10 days ago

‘These families keep getting jerked around’: No other WA teachers’ union threatens to strike as often as Seattle’s

Seattle parents are once again scrambling for childcare on the eve of the first day of school as teachers threaten to strike.

10 days ago

‘They got it right’: Gee supports release of WA man who fought wildfires during his 17 years in prison

Gee Scott backs a judge ordering the release of a Washington man who fought wildfires from prison after serving 17 years for a teenage crime.

11 days ago

‘Everyone was super pumped’: Tacoma Little Leaguer talks Soundview’s first World Series win

Soundview's first Little League World Series win marks a proud moment for Tacoma and its young athletes.

11 days ago

‘I’m the sapiosexual my partner was looking for’: ‘Married at First Sight’ contestant speaks out after Olympic College departure

Shawn Best's marriage on "Married at First Sight" didn't work out, and he departed from his job, but Best said he doesn't regret being a contestant.

11 days ago

‘It’s a swing and a miss’: Gee doubts Ferguson’s case for statewide phone ban

Gov. Ferguson advocates for a statewide phone ban in schools, but skepticism remains about its effectiveness and implementation.

12 days ago

‘Blatant lawlessness’: Tacoma police chief says the ‘I don’t care’ attitude in WA is her biggest concern

Tacoma's police chief highlights rising lawlessness and staffing gains in her department during a recent radio interview.

13 days ago

‘Ineptitude does not mean it’s malfeasance’: Gee and Ursula say Seattle mayor recall effort was never going to work

The effort to recall Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson hit a wall this week, but the couple behind it said they're not done.

14 days ago

‘Society has failed them’: Gee and Ursula say Alderwood Mall guilty plea exposes how easy it is for kids to get guns

The teen who killed 13-year-old Jayda Woods-Johnson with a stray bullet at Alderwood Mall in 2024 pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.

15 days ago

Katie Wilson has ‘no plan now’ for public safety: Seattle Councilmember Kettle demands charter compliance from the mayor

Seattle City Council’s Public Safety Committee is demanding Mayor Katie Wilson provide a written explanation for why former Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes was asked to resign.

15 days ago

‘Sometimes it’s just bad design’: Gee backs Wilson’s push to ban right turns on red, says real problem is infrastructure

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is directing the city's lobbyists to ask state lawmakers for the authority to ban right turns on red at any intersection.

16 days ago

‘The person needs to be here’: Gee says next police chief should come from within SPD as Wilson launches national search

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson officially launched a national search for the city's next permanent police chief.

16 days ago

‘Chaos and confusion is the goal’: Gee says Trump’s mail-in voting push is designed to undermine trust in elections

The U.S. Supreme Court lifted one of two injunctions blocking President Donald Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting Monday.