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Razor clam enthusiasts can head to four coastal beaches as shellfish managers with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) on Thursday confirmed the next round of digging can proceed as … more
K-12 schools have more guidance on how to conduct active-shooter lockdown drills with a new bill signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee. The bill prohibits schools from conducting drills involving … more
OLYMPIA — Discover Pass free days will soon be extended to all state recreational sites and lands. Gov. Jay Inslee on March 17 signed a bill that will extend where people without Discover … more
OLYMPIA — Making, selling or distributing firearm magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition is now illegal in Washington. Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday signed a package of bills … more
Washington State Rep. Larry Hoff will not seek another term representing the state’s 18th Legislative District, the lawmaker announced last week. In a March 14 release, Hoff stated he … more
Actions taken to secure $892,000 in federal funding to aide in the killing of sea lions on the Columbia River could have positive impacts across the river basin. Thanks to a joint effort between … more
People with mental health problems and juveniles can be detained or restrained by law enforcement, according to new legislation on the use of … more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 state. … more
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 … more
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
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
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
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
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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