March 4, 2024 Washington lawmakers advance bill to address opioid crisis among Native tribes The WA House unanimously passed a bill that would bring millions of dollars to Native tribes in Washington state to address the ongoing opioid crisis.
March 3, 2024 Washington poised to enact hate crime hotline where residents can report bias incidents A bill to propose a reporting and tracking system for hate crimes successfully passed the Washington State Legislature after previously failing last year.
March 3, 2024 Washington state trooper killed in three-vehicle crash while searching for DUI drivers Washington State Patrol Trooper Christopher M. Gadd, 27, was struck and killed by a speeding vehicle on Interstate 5 near Marysville early Saturday.
March 2, 2024 Law enforcement say an increase in US highway shootings is causing more problems nationwide Highway shootings are up across the country and police say there's no clear solution. Law enforcement departments in at least six states reported more highway shootings since 2023.
March 1, 2024 Sign in Washington hacked to display surprising warning about 'angry raccoons' A recent bizarre warning about "angry raccoons" was the result of a prank, the owner of the sign company told Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ Digital. The culprit has not been identified.
February 29, 2024 Florida couple arrested for allegedly kidnapping cousin's baby, posing as Amazon delivery driver Officials in Washington state said a Florida couple has been arrested for allegedly kidnapping a baby in a elaborate scheme where one of the suspects posed as an Amazon delivery driver.
February 28, 2024 Washington state House passes ban on hog-tying by police in a landslide The Washington state House voted for a bill prohibiting the practice of hog-tying by police in a landslide Wednesday, citing concerns of suffocation risks.
February 28, 2024 Seattle City Council meeting disrupted by protesters banging on windows, 6 arrested Seattle police say six people were arrested Tuesday for disrupting a city council meeting. The demonstrators were there to advocate for refugee housing.
February 28, 2024 Washington state's budget in flux as Republicans try to repeal carbon program Washington state Republicans are trying to repeal both the carbon pricing program and the tax on the sale of stocks and bonds. Democrats say this would destabilize the state budget.
February 27, 2024 Washington man to plead guilty in 'killing spree' of over 3,000 birds, illegal sale of feathers Travis Branson of Cusick, Washington, intends to plead guilty to charges alleging he helped kill some 3,600 birds, many of which are considered prized by Native tribes.