​Sen. Patty Murray Seeks 6th Term In Congress

Sen. Patty Murray, now 71, was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 1992. She faces more than a dozen challengers in the primary.

Should Washington Teachers Carry Guns At School: Take Patch Survey

After school shootings, the idea of arming teachers is often debated. Do you think teachers should have guns? Weigh in on our survey.

Seattle Considers Big Bonuses, Tuition Help To Attract Police Officers

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's plan includes lateral hiring bonuses as high as $30,000, and $7,500 for new recruits.

In Rural West, More Worries About Access To Abortion Clinics

Before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, 20% of U.S. women had to travel at least 42 miles to reach the nearest abortion clinic.

13 Southern Resident Orcas Declared Vulnerable

State wildlife officials ordered whale-watching vessels to keep their distance due to orcas that are either pregnant or in poor condition.

How To Report Illegal Fireworks In King & Pierce Counties

In time for July 4, two Puget Sound counties have launched new portals for residents to report illegal fireworks in their neighborhoods.

Inslee Bars WSP From Cooperating With Abortion-Related Investigations

The governor issued a directive Thursday for state law enforcement to decline out-of-state requests related to abortion investigations.

New Catalytic Converter Law Looks To Curb Soaring Thefts

A new law taking effect Friday is designed to make it more difficult for thieves to sell stolen catalytic converters to scrapyards.

High-Capacity Magazine Ban Takes Effect Friday In Washington

Lawmakers approved a ban on sales of high-capacity gun magazines in March, and the prohibition begins July 1. Here's how it works.

King County Developing 'Extreme Heat Mitigation Strategy'

More than 30 people died during a historic heat wave in King County last year. Now, officials are exploring how to handle the next one.

Washington Leaders React To SCOTUS Roe V. Wade Reversal

Washington state law protects abortion rights, but Friday's decision laid the groundwork for Idaho and other states to enact strict bans.

After Roe: WA, CA And OR Band Together For 'Reproductive Freedom'

Governors of three states announced a joint effort to preserve access to abortion and contraceptives.

New Gun Violence Bill: What It Means For Washington

Following the Uvalde massacre, lawmakers have once again taken up the charge of passing gun control legislation.

WA Court Upholds Seattle's JumpStart Payroll Tax

The tax applies only to the highest salaries at Seattle's largest companies, and raised over $231 million last year.

Supreme Court Rules Against Hanford Worker Protection Law

The Supreme Court has overruled a 2018 Washington law protecting Hanford employees. However, recent protections remain intact.

Inslee Joins Call For Insurance Commissioner Kreidler's Resignation

Several top state senators, Republican and Democrat alike, have called on Commissioner Kreidler to resign. He has said he will not.

WA Identifies 387 Sex, Kidnapping And Homicide Offenders Who Owe DNA

The Attorney General's Office says thousands of individuals convicted of violet crimes or sex offenses may owe the state DNA samples.

Even-Year Elections Plan Advances In King County

If council members approve the measure this month, voters will decide in November whether to move county-level elections to even years.

Murray, Cantwell Show Support For Bipartisan Gun Safety Proposal

The proposal offers some gun curbs and increased efforts to improve school safety and mental health programs.

WA Wins Suit Against Seattle Company Over Bogus Stem Cell Treatment

The company falsely claimed their stem cell injections could treat COVID-19, among other serious conditions.

16,850 Washingtonians Will Receive $168M In Federal Loan Discharges

The move is part of a $5.8 billion discharge, canceling loans for Corinthian College students across the country.

New Heat & Smoke Rules Take Effect This Month For WA Employers

The labor rules require Washington employers to better protect workers from heat and smoke hazards at certain thresholds.

Seattle Cancels Parking Tickets For 200K Drivers After Lapse

After moving parking enforcement officers out of the police department last year, the city said they were not commissioned to write tickets.

Seattle Passes Bill Mandating Minimum Wage For Delivery Drivers

The council on Tuesday unanimously passed its "PayUp" legislation, requiring most app-based workers receive at least the minimum wage.

'Baseless' Election Lawsuit Ends With $28K In Sanctions

WEICU sued the state of Washington, alleging widespread voter fraud in the 2020 general election. They failed to present any proof.

Washington AG Reclaims $6.6M More In Stolen Unemployment Money

All together, the Attorney General's Office has reclaimed $18.8 million stolen from Washington's Employment Security Department.

Hyperlocal Community Councils Pack A Lot Of Power

As Puget Sound becomes denser, some community groups have unusual authority to veto land-use decisions within their neighborhoods.

Washington Approves Pfizer Booster For Kids 5-11

Local health leaders say the extra boosters will be key to curbing the new, rising wave of COVID infections.

The Chicken Comes Home To Roost: AG Busts Poultry Price-Fixing Ring

Washington has 're-cooped' $725,000 to settle a lawsuit over "a widespread illegal conspiracy to inflate and manipulate prices."

King County Ballot Proposal Would Boost Land Conservation Efforts

If approved by the council and the voters, the proposed levy would restore full funding for a program to protect 65,000 acres of open space.

Former King County Judge To Lead WA's New Police Investigations Office

A former King County Superior Court judge will lead Washington's new Office of Independent Investigations, the first of its kind in the U.S.

Seattle To Limit Summer Hours At 2 Popular Beaches

Citing concerns over "dangerous and/or illegal behavior," the city said two popular parks will close a little earlier this summer.

Washington Goes To Court To Defend Conversion Therapy Ban

Washington banned conversion therapy in 2018, and is now defending that ban in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Washington Seeks To Expand Health Coverage To Undocumented Immigrants

The state is seeking a waiver that would allow residents to enroll in health coverage, regardless of their immigration status.

Washington AG Seeks Protections For Out-Of-State Abortion Providers

Attorney General Ferguson is asking medical commissions to disregard criminal prosecutions in pro-life states if Roe V. Wade is overturned.

King County Lost 290 Public Employees Over Vaccine Mandate

In a final update shared Thursday, officials said more than 98 percent of workers employed by the county provided proof of vaccination.

Property Tax Exemptions Face Growing Delays, King County Auditor Finds

The auditor's office found that residents who were eligible for the tax exemptions often waited eight months for a decision.

Colin Fieman Is New Federal Public Defender In Western Washington

The longtime public defender was appointed by judges of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and will serve a four-year term.

White House Announces $13 Million To Repair WA Water Infrastructure

Washington's funding comes as part of a larger, $240 million proposal to repair aging water infrastructure across 11 states.

King County Prisons Director John Diaz Stepping Down After 3 Years

Allen Nance has been named Diaz's successor as DAJD director. Nance currently serves as the department's Juvenile Division director.