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The Capital Building is seen Monday, January 8, 2018 in Olympia.
​​Use of force by police redefined in new law
People with mental health problems and juveniles can be detained or restrained by law enforcement, according to new legislation on the use of … more
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A helicopter flies around the Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia as demonstrators gather for the GRIT Freedom Festival Saturday afternoon.
Emergency powers bill dies in late night floor debate
A bill that aimed to limit the governor’s emergency powers died in a late night debate on the floor of the Washington State Legislature just hours before the bill cutoff deadline. Critics … more
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The Washington State Capitol building is pictured in this file photo.
Washington Legislature adjourns for year, passing $64 billion budget, $17 billion transportation package
OLYMPIA — State lawmakers finished their work Thursday, passing the state budget on party lines and completing other important legislation. The Legislature adjourned for the year Thursday … more
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The Washington State Capitol Building is pictured in this file photo.
​​Use of force by police redefined in new law
People with mental health problems and juveniles can be detained or restrained by law enforcement, according to new legislation on the use of force. The new law, House Bill 1735, passed the … more
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The Washington State Capitol building is pictured.
Emergency powers bill dies in late night debate
A bill that aimed to limit the governor’s emergency powers died in a late night debate on the floor of the Washington State Legislature just hours before the bill cutoff deadline. Critics … more
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Anglers stand on docks and wade through water with nets to catch smelt Saturday morning at the Castle Rock Al Helenberg Memorial Cowlitz Boat Ramp.
In focus: Smelt dipping takes place on Cowlitz River
Anglers took to the waters of the Cowlitz River on Saturday morning to catch smelt at the Castle Rock Al Helenberg Memorial Cowlitz Boat Ramp. The one-day recreational smelt dip-net fishery was … more
FILE PHOTO — A black bear sits up in a tree in the backyard of a home on the 300 block of West Chestnut Street in Centralia on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015.
Spring black bear hunt to be reconsidered by Washington wildlife commission Friday
A controversial hunt is being reconsidered by the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission, months after the commission voted to suspend spring bear hunting in 2022. The commission will hear a … more
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The Washington state Capitol is pictured in Olympia.
Senate passes changes to redistricting process as House approves final maps with changes
OLYMPIA — Following chaotic, mostly secret final meetings of the Washington State Redistricting Commission, the state Legislature is looking to reform how redistricting is done in the … more
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Governor signs bill to delay long-term care implementation
Washington’s highly-touted and highly controversial long-term care program will be delayed by 18 months, as lawmakers work to correct flaws in the program. Gov. Jay Inslee signed bills Jan. … more
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The Washington State Capitol Campus is pictured.
Governor signs bill to delay long-term care implementation
Washington’s highly-touted and highly controversial long-term care program will be delayed by 18 months, as lawmakers work to correct flaws in the program. Gov. … more
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A catalytic converter from a hybrid Prius lays on the floor next to an electric reciprocating hand saw.
Washington Democrats, Republicans offer differing solutions for catalytic converter thefts
With an unprecedented increase in catalytic converter thefts across the state in recent months, Republicans and Democrats in the state Legislature have introduced competing bills in an attempt to … more
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The Capitol Campus in Olympia is pictured.
Proposed law would force cities to increase housing density in single-family neighborhoods
Forcing higher densities in Washington’s cities will help reduce housing costs, cut fuel emissions and put an end to exclusionary zoning, supporters of House Bill 1782 say. Critics of the … more
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The Washington State Capitol building in Olympia is pictured.
Proposed Washington law would end employment tests for marijuana use
Washington marijuana users won’t face losing their job over a positive drug test if a proposal under consideration in the state Legislature wins approval. Senate Bill 5517 would update the … more
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Rep. Peter Abbarno, of the 20th District, speaks about House Bill 1595 which would install signs on bridges and water overpasses to educate people about the danger of cold-shock drownings.
Zack’s Law sparks emotional testimony during first hearing
Legislators in the state’s House Transportation Committee heard emotional testimony on Thursday, Jan. 13 afternoon from a Southwest Washington family who is advocating for a new law that would … more
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Gov. Jay Inslee delivers his annual State of the State address in Olympia on Tuesday, Jan. 11.
Inslee pushes Legislature to pass laws on climate, housing, education, transportation
OLYMPIA — The Legislature must act this session on climate change, housing and transportation, Gov. Jay Inslee said Tuesday, Jan. 11. In his annual State of the State address, Inslee again … more
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Inslee calls on hospitals to halt all non-emergency procedures in wake of omicron
With Washington state currently facing a wave of COVID-19 spurred on by the disease’s omicron variant, the state has put a number of measures in place to handle the surge in hospitalizations, … more
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House panel votes to delay Washington's long-term care tax to 2023
OLYMPIA — A House panel has voted to delay the long-term care tax until 2023. On a 31-2 vote, a House committee approved a bill Thursday to delay the implementation of the tax. On a 23-10 … more
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The Washington State Capitol building
Washington Legislature goes virtual for second year amid omicron spike
OLYMPIA — For the second year in a row, the Washington Legislature will be mostly virtual. As the number of COVID-19 cases spikes across the state, the state House and Senate have both … more
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A pharmacist with Walgreens administers a first round of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in this file photo.
FDA recommends boosters for 12 to 15 year-olds, full approval expected later this week
Booster doses for 12 to 15 year-olds will likely be approved by two federal agencies by the end of the week. The Food and Drug Administration recommended that kids and teens in this age group … more
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PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver
Washington health department updates standards for rationing care if hospitals get overwhelmed
Washington officials have updated standards hospital officials will use if they get so many patients they no longer have the ability to treat them all. The state's crisis standards of care, which … more
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