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Matt Markovich

Beer gardens optional? New booze law sets stage for World Cup street sipping

Discover how Washington's new law transforms beer gardens for the World Cup, allowing street sipping.

1 year ago

Frank Sumrall

Recent kidnapping, torture case prompts state senator’s plea to kill WA’s sanctuary state policy

Citing a recent horrific crime that involved the kidnapping and torture of a 58-year-old woman in King County, State Senator Phil Fortunato, R-Auburn, wants to end Washington’s sanctuary state policy.

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Matt Markovich

Washington Supreme Court blocks Spokane crackdown on homeless camps

The court ruled Spokane voters can't decide on homeless policies, impacting local efforts to manage camps in the city.

1 year ago

Matt Markovich

Budget squeeze has Washington eyeing new route for sales tax dollars

Washington lawmakers propose redirecting sales tax to support bikes, buses, and trains amid budget challenges.

1 year ago

Matt Markovich

Rules? What rules? WA Senate Democrats drop 24-hour hold in last minute push to pass tax bills

Senate Democrats make a final effort to pass the tax bill with only eleven days left before sine die.

1 year ago

Julia Dallas

Seattle lounge shuts down after shooting; new ordinance forces rule changes for others

A double homicide at a Seattle lounge prompts stricter regulations for similar establishments across the city.

1 year ago

James Lynch

Retired King County sheriff urges voters to keep ‘absolutely critical’ crime-fighting levy

Discover why a retired sheriff advocates for a King County levy to ensure public safety in the upcoming election.

1 year ago

Matt Markovich

WA Democrats propose 5 new tax bills on Tax Day—and they’re coming for the big dogs

Millionaires and corporations may face new taxes as WA Democrats propose tax bills on Tax Day to address income inequality.

1 year ago

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MyNorthwest Staff

WA Senate approves bill that would raise littering fines for first time in over a decade

The Senate passed House Bill 1293, increasing penalties for littering. Learn how this impacts our environment and communities.

1 year ago

Matt Markovich

‘Zip it and vote’: Washington House Speaker breaks 132-year tradition to end debate on…Well, debate

Washington's Speaker Laurie Jinkins halts debate, sparking controversy and a new era in legislative discussions.

1 year ago

Frank Sumrall

Employers to pay striking workers up to 4 weeks in new WA bill proposal

House Democrats passed a bill last weekend that would require employers to pay striking workers for up to four weeks, down from the 12 weeks originally proposed.

1 year ago

Matt Markovich

WA Senate approves permit to purchase gun bill, but not without tweaks

The Washington State Senate took a major step in tightening firearm regulations, passing a heavily amended version of democratically backed House Bill 1163 on Monday.

1 year ago

MyNorthwest Staff

New bill brings DOGE for Washington state. But does it have a shot?

A new Republican bill would bring a version of DOGE to Washington state, minus Elon Musk. But does it have a shot?

1 year ago

Julia Dallas

‘Sickening’: Democrats invoke new rule to cut debate on Parents’ Bill of Rights amendment, passing House

Washington Democrats use a new rule to halt discussion on the amendment to the Parents' Bill of Rights in the House.

1 year ago

Frank Lenzi

Washington AG joins coalition challenging Trump’s executive orders targeting law firms

Washington's attorney general and 21 other attorneys general are filing briefs on behalf of law firms they say have been singled out by unconstitutional executive orders.

1 year ago

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KIRO 7 News Staff

FEMA denies Washington’s request for November storm disaster aid; Ferguson pledges appeal

FEMA rejects Washington's aid request post-November storms; Governor Ferguson vows to appeal the decision amid significant damages.

1 year ago

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Frank Sumrall

WA lawmakers eyeing capital gains tax hike amid $16B budget deficit

Washington lawmakers, facing a projected operating budget shortfall of approximately $16 billion over the next four years, are considering raising the state’s capital gains tax to offset the state's financial hurdles.

1 year ago

Frank Sumrall

Senate amends ‘Parents Bill of Rights,’ sparking renewed controversy over parental control

Senate Democrats pass HB 1296, amending last year's "Parents Bill of Rights," over Republican objections.

1 year ago

Julia Dallas

‘People will die’: WA Rep. pleads to undo bill that will close schools for disabled

Travis Couture warns of tragic consequences from a bill closing schools for disabled students in Washington State.

1 year ago

MyNorthwest Staff

‘We demand millionaires and billionaires pay what they owe’: March supporting a wealth tax scheduled in Bellevue

The group Invest In Washington Now is organizing a march in Bellevue on April 12 to demonstrate the need for the now-defunct wealth tax.

1 year ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Legislation capping rent increases makes its furthest progress yet in WA after passing in Senate

A bill that would cap rent increases passed in the Senate, but not before Democratic lawmakers amended it by raising the limit on rent increases to 10% plus inflation in a single year, an increase from the 7% cap the House approved last month.