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Washington’s Supreme Court slashes public defender caseload limits
The changes will take effect Jan. 1, but local governments get a decade to comply. For cash-strapped counties,…
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Manhunt expands for state dad accused of killing his 3 daughters
The bodies of the three Wenatchee girls were found June 2 near the father’s abandoned pickup.
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Washington’s long-term care program nears liftoff
It’s been criticized, revised and survived a ballot box challenge. Now, the first-in-nation benefit is on track for…
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Trump’s birthright citizenship order lands in Seattle appeals court
The U.S. Supreme Court, meanwhile, hasn’t ruled whether a decision from one judge can block a president’s executive…
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WA looks to tighten compliance under police accountability law
Washington state auditors have started investigating whether local police departments are properly reporting officer misconduct.
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Court fight pits religious group that doesn’t want LGBTQ+ employees against WA law
The Union Gospel Mission of Yakima argues it can’t be forced to hire workers that don’t align with…
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Thousands in WA at risk of losing food benefits under GOP bill in Congress
Tens of thousands of low-income Washingtonians could lose federal food assistance if Republicans move ahead with plans in…
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Washington’s attorney general sees no signs of legal battles with Trump letting up
Nick Brown described a “crisis” surrounding the president’s use of executive power and said he expects to file…
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Smokey Bear, pickleball, and pollinator license plates on the way in WA
The state’s latest round of specialty plates also includes two throwback options.
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Washington traffic deaths down after record year
But with crashes still leaving more than 700 people dead, officials say they have more work to do.
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Bishops sue to overturn new WA law requiring clergy to report child abuse
They argue it is unconstitutional to force Catholic priests to divulge information learned in confession.
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‘I’m pretty upset’: WA lawmaker wants to override governor’s veto of his bill
State lawmakers delivered 423 bills to Gov. Bob Ferguson this year and he signed them all.
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Stop Trump’s tariffs, WA leaders beg court
Local ports are facing instability as shippers grapple with shifting trade policy.
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Washingtonians will need state permit to buy guns under new law
The requirement will go beyond the state’s existing background checks.
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Washington will pay unemployment benefits to striking workers
Labor advocates scored a win on Monday after Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a new law to extend unemployment…
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Ferguson signs budget boosting Washington state spending and taxes
The governor used his veto pen sparingly, to the delight of Democrats and the disappointment of Republicans.
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Tesla, Netflix, Philip Morris among those pushing WA governor for tax vetoes
Gov. Bob Ferguson is getting lots of requests to reject new taxes ahead of a Tuesday deadline for…
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Washington will offer special education to students longer under new law
A new law triggered by a lawsuit will ensure public school students in Washington are offered special education…
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Washington tries to maintain B.C. ties amid Trump era tensions
Lt. Gov. Denny Heck and others traveled to Victoria to set up an interparliamentary exchange with British Columbia,…
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Next stop for Washington housing: More construction near transit
Noticed apartment buildings cropping up next to bus and light rail stations? More could be on the way.