‘This is the year this gets done’: State restrictions on high capacity magazines on path to passage
After years of failed attempts, restrictions on high capacity magazines in Washington could finally pass during this legislative session.5 years ago
Legal battle over capital gains tax kicks off in Douglas County court
The legal battle over Washington's new capital gains tax is scheduled to be heard in a Douglas County courtroom Friday morning.5 years ago
Senate Dems bring back bill that creates early release path for aggravated murderers, others
Senate Democrats in Washington state have once again passed a bill that creates a pathway to early release for a variety of incarcerated people.5 years ago
‘Extraordinary rise in gun violence in King County’ in 2021, says county prosecutor
2021 exceeded the four-year average in all shooting and gun violence categories tracked by the King County Prosecutor’s Office.5 years ago
Democrat-backed bill would give Legislature more control of emergency powers
A new bill, sponsored by a Democrat, would give the state Legislature the authority to act on the governor's emergency powers after 90 days.5 years ago
State mulls changes to Washington marijuana industry amid claims of bias, abuses of power
Roughly 10 years after the passage of I-502, state lawmakers will consider modernizing Washington’s legal recreational marijuana industry.5 years ago
State House passes 18 month delay for long-term care tax
State lawmakers appear poised to push through an 18-month delay on the WA Cares long-term care tax by the end of next week.5 years ago
Child rapist lost in backlog gets max sentence nearly 20 years after Torchlight attack
Robert Childs received the maximum sentence last week for a 2006 sexual assault against a 12-year-old girl on the night of the Torchlight Parade.5 years ago
New lawsuit challenges tribal exclusive sports betting in Washington state
Maverick Gaming is challenging the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act that is being used to give tribes exclusive rights to sports betting.5 years ago
Legislative session kicks off with packed agenda, virtual testimony, and multiple lawmakers with COVID
The 2022 legislative session convened Monday with opening ceremonies in the state House and Senate, and a lengthy to-do list.5 years ago
Dan Satterberg to say goodbye as King County Prosecutor after nearly 16 years
King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg says he will be stepping down at the end of the year, ending a 16-year run in office.5 years ago
Drive-by shooting bill pre-filed in Washington may never see daylight
The 2022 legislative session in Washington is less than a week away, but there's already one controversial pre-filed bill that will likely be shelved.5 years ago
King County Prosecutor’s Office looks to ‘peel back the veil’ after tumultuous year
The pandemic has taken a toll on everything, including public safety. That made for a busy year for the King County Prosecutor's Office.5 years ago
10 years later, industry says Washington’s legal marijuana needs an update
Next year marks the 10th anniversary of I-502, the ballot initiative Washington voters approved in 2012, to legalize marijuana for adults.5 years ago
Large magazines, ghost guns, open carry restrictions on 2022 gun safety agenda
Gun safety advocates in Washington will take another shot at passing a ban on so-called high capacity magazines in the upcoming session.5 years ago
Seattle’s new city attorney envisions balanced, collaborative future
Set to take office in a matter of days, Seattle's new City Attorney Ann Davison vows a different approach than her predecessor Pete Holmes.5 years ago
State AG lauds decision by judge to overturn Purdue settlement as victory in opioid fight
A judge has overturned the bankruptcy settlement of Purdue Pharma, stemming from thousands of lawsuits it faced over the opioid epidemic.5 years ago
State’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women task force starts with emotional stories
Across the U.S. and Canada, it's believed thousands of Indigenous women and girls are kidnapped, murdered, or sexually assaulted every year but go unreported or uninvestigated.5 years ago
Seattle City Attorney-elect slams council’s ‘rushed’ effort to change diversion rules
Seattle City Attorney-elect Ann Davison is accusing the city council of taking unprecedented action to change the rules of her soon-to-be office.5 years ago
Strong turnout for Sawant recall vote ahead of Tuesday deadline for District 3 ballots
As of Sunday night, 36% of voters in Seattle’s District 3 had turned in their ballots in the recall election of City Councilmember Kshama Sawant.5 years ago
Elections office fielding complaints from both sides over Sawant recall ballot
Voters in District 3 face a big political decision for Seattle when they choose whether to recall City Councilmember Kshama Sawant on Tuesday.5 years ago
Oso families secure final $4.8 million for permanent memorial
Families of those lost in the Oso slide in 2014 got official word this week that they secured the remaining $4.8 million needed for a permanent memorial.5 years ago
Audit from police watchdog warns of ‘gaps in the discipline system’ for Seattle officers
An audit of the Seattle Police Department’s disciplinary system lead to nearly a dozen recommendations by the city’s Office of Inspector General.5 years ago
