Matt Markovich
Parental rights showdown: WA lawmakers accuse one another of lying about student privacy
Democrats and Republicans in Washington traded verbal fireworks Tuesday over House Bill 1296, a measure about parental rights.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Reforming juvenile justice: A path to rehabilitation or a public safety gamble?
Washington's Senate Bill 5296 is igniting intense debate over the future of the state’s juvenile justice system and rehabilitation.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
Trump nominates ex-WA congressional candidate Joe Kent for director job
President Donald Trump has nominated former Washington candidate Joe Kent to be the next director of the National Counter Terrorism Center.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Nurses, doctors push back on new bill: Will behavioral health crisis get pass for assaults?
A new bill making its way through the Washington State Legislature is igniting debate among healthcare workers, particularly nurses and doctors.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
University of Washington names Robert J. Jones as new president
The University of Washington announced Monday Robert J. Jones has been selected as the university's 34th president.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Washington House committee advances controversial firearm bills amid heated debate
These proposals address firearm purchase permits, ammunition sales restrictions and measures to curb firearm theft from vehicles.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Speed demons on a leash: Bill would require limiter device for reckless drivers
Washington is taking a bold step toward tackling reckless drivers and speeding with a new bill that could change how high-risk drivers get back on the road.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Little People of America slams Trump’s ‘horrific’ DEI remarks
President Donald Trump blaming DEI initiatives for the deadly mid-air collision sparked some controversy among Little People of America.2 years ago
MyNorthwest staff with wire reports
‘Trade means jobs:’ Trump tariffs on Canada and Mexico could hit close to home
The 25% tax that President Donald Trump plans to slap on imports from Canada and Mexico through tariffs could drive up the price of everything.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
New bill allows volunteer opportunities at schools for parents with criminal records
House Bill 1189 is working to give parents and guardians with criminal records a shot at helping out in schools.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Caught in the net: Washington lawmakers push to reduce penalties for online sting operations
Washington lawmakers are considering a controversial new bill that could change the way the state treats people caught in internet sting operations.2 years ago
MyNorthwest staff with wire reports
Gee Scott slams Trump’s plane crash comments: ‘This is what 60% of the country voted for’
President Donald Trump Thursday speculated Democrats and diversity initiatives shared blame for the deaths of 67 after the Washington, D.C., midair collision.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Washington lawmakers push to keep ‘vehicular homes’ safe from tow yard
A new bill making its way through the Washington State Legislature aims to help people who live in their vehicles avoid losing them to impoundment.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Lawmakers push to make clergy mandatory reporters — Will this attempt finally succeed?
Washington lawmakers are once again tackling the sensitive issue of mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect by clergy members.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Protest, but play nice: Washington weighs new rules on student aid, campus demos
If you're a college student in Washington and love a good protest, listen up — your taxpayer funded financial aid could be on the line, but not as much before.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Could cow burps and farts be taxed under the Climate Commitment Act?
House Bill 1630 mandates that dairy farms and feedlots report their annual methane emissions -- largely coming from cow burps and farts -- to the state.2 years ago
Associated Press
At signing of Laken Riley Act, Trump says he plans to send migrants in US illegally to Guantanamo
President Donald Trump said he is directing the opening of a detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to hold up to 30,000 migrants in the U.S. illegally.2 years ago
James Lynch
Exclusive: Interim Chief Sue Rahr says SPD workforce felt ‘betrayed,’ desperate for leadership
Ahead of her departure as Seattle's Interim Police Chief, Sue Rahr spoke at length to KIRO Newsradio about a series of topics.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Ranking the future: WA lawmakers eye overhaul of local elections with ranked choice voting
House Bill 1448 is looking to shake things up by introducing ranked choice voting to local elections. Lawmakers have brought it back, hoping the second time is the charm.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Washington aims to curb drunk driving with bold civil protection orders
If passed, the Washington bill would create an entirely new kind of legal tool: the Impaired Driving Protection Order (IDPO).2 years ago
Steve Coogan
Tacoma Police Department Chief Avery Moore resigns
Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore resigned from his position, a statement from the city confirms.2 years ago
Will Weissert and Haleluya Hadero, The Associated Press
Trump says Microsoft is one of the companies eyeing TikTok
President Donald Trump said Monday evening that Microsoft is among the U.S. companies looking to take control of TikTok.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Racing into trouble: New Washington bill targets chronic speeders
Lawmakers are championing a Washington bill that seeks to clamp down on chronic speeders.2 years ago
