Oso community is raising money for a memorial at the slide site
Survivors, first responders, and other affected by the tragic 2014 Oso mudslide are raising money to erect a memorial at the slide site.8 years ago
Seattle’s proposed gun law faces huge hurdle
What could possibly prevent Seattle from enacting a proposed gun law? The state's firearm preemption law, for starters, Hanna Scott reports.8 years ago
Why today is a big day for women in Olympia
It's a big day for women in Olympia with Inslee set to sign a package of bills for women's health, equal pay, and protections against sexual harassment.8 years ago
How a grandmother in Everett prevented tragedy
Documents linked to an 18-year-old who allegedly planned to carry out a school shooting in Everett show how his grandmother was able to stop tragedy.8 years ago
Washington’s Extreme Risk Protection Orders explained
Extreme Risk Protection Orders may vary between the states that have them. But the idea is picking up traction since the Parkland school shooting.8 years ago
Student walkout: Message is ‘truly about ending gun violence’
Many argue the people supporting the March 14 student walkout are pushing for a total ban on guns. Not true, Seattle students say.8 years ago
I-940: Washington use-of-force bill advances despite constitutional concerns
The effort to change Washington's deadly use-of-force law -- I-940 -- is becoming a tangled legal web of procedure and negotiations.8 years ago
Clock is ticking for Washington state Legislature to vote on critical issues
The Washington state Legislature has yet to pass several controversial bills this session. Lawmakers could act at any time in the coming days.8 years ago
New bill clarifies semi-automatic rifles, adds school safety
Instead of reviving an old bill --SB 5444 -- lawmakers came up with a new one -- SB 6620 -- billed as a school safety package.9 years ago
Ellie’s Place: New county center will tackle abuse and guns
Ellie's Place will house three different units dedicated to domestic violence and sexual abuse cases, as well as a new gun regulation.9 years ago
Families of people killed by police fighting for change in Washington law
There was passionate testimony from both sides for a hearing on the voter initiative that would make it easier to prosecute officers in deadly force cases.9 years ago
Sister of murdered Monroe officer fights bill to abolish death penalty
The Washington death penalty is up for debate in Olympia as lawmakers discuss whether or not to abolish the fatal form of punishment.9 years ago
State Senate moves to repeal Washington’s death penalty
The Washington Senate voted in favor of repealing the state's death penalty in a historic vote. The issue now moves on to the House for further debate.9 years ago
What are the chances you’ll actually see some relief from car-tab bills?
Lawmakers are calling out Democrats for "ignoring" car-tab bills related to Sound Transit and the measure that will pump billions into light rail.9 years ago
Bump stock ban passes in Washington State Senate
A bump stock ban passed the Washington State Senate and is headed to the House. If passed, the rapid-fire devices will be illegal in the state by summer.9 years ago
Snohomish County taking new approach to opioid crisis
The opioid crisis has been a huge drain on law enforcement resources across the state, including jails. Snohomish County is taking a new approach.9 years ago
Is it the Legislature’s job to decide the fate of the death penalty?
The effort to abolish the death penalty in Washington state is once again back before state lawmakers. But whose decision should it be?9 years ago
Tommy Le family sues King County for officer-involved shooting
The family of Tommy Le has sued the King County Sheriff's Office and county officials, alleging racially-selective practices and improper deputy training.9 years ago
Gun control advocates in Washington have a fight on their hands
Gun control advocates are hoping the shift in the balance of power in Olympia can help them get a handful of new gun laws passed this session.9 years ago
Lawmakers grill state, Amtrak officials over train derailment
Amtrak officials were in the hot seat Wednesday as state lawmakers got their first chance to grill them about the deadly train derailment.9 years ago
Republican lawmaker believes he has answer to the opioid epidemic
A Republican lawmaker is asking for a new pilot program in Snohomish County that he believes could be the answer to the opioid epidemic.9 years ago
King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht thanks Urquhart for his service
Mitzi Johanknecht, a veteran of the King County Sheriff's Department, took the upset victory in the November election to oust former Sheriff John Urquhart.9 years ago
Snohomish nonprofit gives struggling drug users a hand up
As Snohomish County battles the opioid crisis and the homelessness that comes with it, a group of recovering drug users is lending a helping hand up.9 years ago
