Senate bill aims to prohibit use of hostile architecture preventing homeless camps
If architecture is erected specifically "to prevent people from sitting or lying at street" level, it would be prohibited.3 years ago
Bill proposes statewide ban on police from hogtying suspects
One official estimated that about two-thirds of the 276 law enforcement agencies in the state have policies prohibiting the use of hogties.3 years ago
Amanda Knox testifies in Olympia about police interrogation bill
House Bill 1062 seeks to remove deception as a tactic by law enforcement to elicit a confession during custodial interrogations.3 years ago
Bill proposing child removal from homes with fentanyl sparks charged debate
The immediate removal of a child from a home where fentanyl was found generated emotional debate and testimony in Olympia.3 years ago
Hearing on Inslee plan to compel oil company price transparency gets heated
The first public hearing prompted strong accusations by climate activists and a vigorous defense from the industry.3 years ago
Holocaust education bill proposed as antisemitic incidents increase
State lawmakers heard mixed opinions Tuesday about a bill regarding Holocaust and genocide education in public middle, junior high and high schools.3 years ago
WA introduces House Bill 1958 addressing ‘stealthing’ in sexual activity
"Stealthing" refers to the deliberate removal or destruction of a sexually protective device, typically a condom, without consent from the other person.3 years ago
Puget Sound Energy’s ‘flex event’ affected 260,000 customers amid cold spell
Customers received an email or a pre-recorded phone message alerting them to the flex event, but the message failed to explain what a flex event means.3 years ago
Legislature considers rent increase cap, but don’t call it ‘rent control’
"Under this bill, rent increases are capped at 5% every 12 months," Alvarado said. "When a person voluntarily vacates a unit, (they can) reset the rent."3 years ago
New legislation could bar Trump from Washington primary ballot
Washington State is poised to enter the national debate on former President Donald Trump's legitimacy to appear on a presidential primary ballot, including Washington's March 12 primary ballot.3 years ago
Wash. bill proposes categorizing student athletes by chromosomal makeup
Eligibility for these groups would require medical documentation demonstrating a student's chromosomal makeup, without mandating a blood test.3 years ago
WA House passes bill that sets minimum age requirement for marriage at 18 years old
Before issuing a marriage license, the county auditor must ensure that each applicant submits an affidavit confirming the person is at least 18 years old.3 years ago
Markovich: Compassion may be expensive – kindness is not
Let me offer this for the New Year – Be kind.3 years ago
Markovich: What my dad’s car and Russell Wilson have in common
You may have heard that the Denver Broncos are benching Russell Wilson for the last two games of the season.3 years ago
Markovich: Will you know when your local news anchor becomes ‘automated’?
Media companies are betting maybe you won’t notice an artificially generated news anchor is delivering your local news.3 years ago
Detainees to be paid minimum wage after WA Supreme Court ruling
The Washington Supreme Court ruled detainees being held at the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma must be paid the state's minimum wage.3 years ago
Washington Supreme Court rules in favor of detained workers’ wage dispute
The Washington Supreme Court ruled that detainees at an immigration detention facility in Tacoma must be paid minimum wage.3 years ago
King County Prosecutor’s Office accused of mishandling sexual assault cases
Accusations of mishandling sexual assault cases have been made against the King County’s Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.3 years ago
WA bill proposes live-fire training for firearm permit acquisition
An Olympia bill has been introduced, mandating live-fire training as a prerequisite to obtaining a firearm permit.3 years ago
Gov. Inslee proposes ambitious $72B budget for 2024-2025
Governor Jay Inslee unveiled an expansive supplemental budget for 2024-2025, featuring $72 billion in increased operating expenditures.3 years ago
Inslee: WA to receive $900M surplus from pollution credits
Originally anticipating $2.1 billion from quarterly carbon credit auctions, the Department of Ecology revised its estimates upward to $3 billion.3 years ago
No auto insurance? 3 strikes could lead to vehicle impound
The state bill, sponsored by Republican Rep. Leonard Christian of Spokane Valley, comes amid concerns over the impact of irresponsible uninsured drivers.3 years ago
‘Sticker shock’: Despite past costs, Inslee seeks $100M to prevent homelessness
Washington Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee is aiming to add an extra $100 million to a plan targeting the removal of unhoused individuals along state highways.3 years ago
