Matt Markovich
State advances bill to expand voter registration services on a party-line vote
In a move aimed at broadening voter participation, the Washington State Senate has passed Senate Bill 5077 (SB 5077).2 years ago
Frank Lenzi and Associated Press
Murray calls Trump funding freeze “illegal and deeply harmful”
Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) will hold a virtual press conference today to highlight how she believes President Trump's funding freeze is putting energy jobs at risk in Washington and across the country.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
WA bill letting homeless sue cities for not allowing camping, lying in parks is still alive
A controversial bill that gives homeless individuals the right to sue a city for enforcing its camping and "sit and lie" laws continues to make its way through the Washington State legislature.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Scanning for safety: Clerks pushing WA bill to end chaos at the self-checkout line
As self-checkout stations continue to proliferate across grocery stores in Washington, concerns have sparked a need for new legislation.2 years ago
Sam Campbell
WA Secretary of State warns Trump admin. may undermine election security
Our Secretary of State said the Trump administration could be undermining election security here in Washington.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
WA Democrats debating ‘tax the rich’ property plan as alternative to cap increase
Pedersen said lawmakers are exploring a plan to create a tax exemption for primary homes while placing a heavier burden on luxury properties and wealthy investors.2 years ago
Brandon Thompson, KIRO 7 News
Burien Special Election: Measure to increase minimum wage leading in votes
As early results rolled on Tuesday night, a measure in Burien to create a minimum wage increase is leading by several hundred votes.2 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Curley blasts latest Senate bill: ‘God forbid we deport a criminal’
Washington legislators have passed a bill in the Senate that could help block undocumented immigrants with criminal records from being deported.2 years ago
Gwen Baumgardner, KIRO 7 News
Seattle voters approve two key levies for public school
When the results of two levies from the Special Election were released Tuesday night, Proposition 1 was passing with more than 77% of voters approving the measure. More than 71% of voters approved of Proposition 2.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Democratic proposal would raise state minimum wage to $25/hour by 2032
If passed, Senate Bill 5578 would set Washington’s minimum wage on a path to $25 per hour by 2032.2 years ago
Luke Duecy
Seattle lawmakers vote to bring back blast balls for crowd control
One of the key issues being debated among the Seattle City Council is whether police should be allowed to use less-lethal weapons, specifically blast balls.2 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Curley: New Washington misdemeanors bill is ‘simply going soft on criminals again’
KIRO Newsradio host John Curley believes a Washington bill around misdemeanors introduced in the Olympia Legislature will invite more lawlessness in the state.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Reducing traffic stops: Bill proposes warnings by mail, targeted enforcement for safer roads
Democrats have tried to pass a revised traffic safety bill for five years and they are trying again this legislative session.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
Restraining order granted to stop Trump’s cuts to health research amid Washington AG lawsuit
A temporary restraining order was granted Monday to stop the Trump administration from cutting funding for medical and public health research.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Democratic state lawmakers push back against Trump’s deportation policies with new clemency bill
As President Trump continues his push to deport undocumented immigrants with criminal records, Washington State Democrats have passed a bill in the Senate that could help some avoid removal.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Legislation to lower school bond approval threshold stalls on eve of important elections
With six school bonds set for a public vote on Tuesday, efforts to reduce the voter approval requirement for school district bonds in Washington have stalled.2 years ago
Brandon Thompson, KIRO 7 News
Special Elections: What voters will decide on Tuesday
Washington voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, deciding the fate of several large school construction plans, security improvements and dueling strategies to address the cost of living.2 years ago
Brandon Thompson, KIRO 7 News
More than $300 million in federal funds frozen in Washington State amidst political battle
WA DNR said around $100 million of federal funding for wildfire response, reimbursment, prevention and grants for local departments to buy equipment has been halted.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
A fart tax? State lawmaker suggests sports fans pay up for methane emissions
A Republican lawmaker made an unusual suggestion during a public hearing Thursday on a bill that could lead to a fart tax on cows.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Justice vs. safety: Washington lawmakers clash over sentencing reform bill
A bill advanced in Olympia that may lead to a floor vote on one of the most significant law and justice bills of this session. It involves sentencing reform.2 years ago
The MyNorthwest staff with wire reports
Judge grants injunction in WA lawsuit against birthright citizenship order
A second federal judge in two days, this one in Seattle, has blocked President Donald Trump's birthright citizenship order.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Washington bill takes aim at corporate homebuyers, tries to level playing field for families
In a move to preserve homeownership opportunities and combat escalating housing prices, a new bill — Senate Bill 5496 — has been introduced in Washington.2 years ago
Matt Markovich and Steve Coogan
Report: Sanctuary cities to see federal funding paused; city of Seattle responds
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi is expected to issue several major directives, including the agency pausing all federal funding for sanctuary cities.2 years ago
