Washington Senate Adds CPL Exemption to Bill Banning Firearms at 5,300+ Locations
After Democrats pushed a bill last week to ban the possession of a firearm at more than 5,300 places, Republicans managed to add an exemption Thursday for people with a concealed pistol license. The m...
22 Jan 20258min
Washington Hate Crime Bill Advances Through House Committee
A Washington House committee voted to advance a bill that would broaden the definition of a hate crime in the state, and remarks by a ranking committee members indicate it could include non-violent ac...
21 Jan 20256min
Weekend Edition | Inslee's Final State of the State & New Governor Ferguson
(The Center Square) – The Washington State Legislature’s Republican leadership found itself at a loss for words during a Wednesday press conference following Gov. Bob Ferguson’s inaugural address. Hou...
18 Jan 202524min
Inslee’s Final State of the State Address Touts Increased State Spending Since 2013
(The Center Square) – In his final State of the State address to the Legislature, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee touted the enormous increase in state spending on various programs and services since he to...
17 Jan 20256min
Bob Ferguson Sworn in as Washington Governor, Delivers Inaugural Address
(The Center Square) – A day after outgoing three-term Gov. Jay Inslee delivered his final State of the State address, Bob Ferguson was sworn in as the state’s 24th governor on Wednesday. Ferguson has ...
16 Jan 20259min
Spokane Split Over Siting Homeless Services as More Prepare to Open Next Month
(The Center Square) – Spokane opened a new medical respite facility on Monday as part of its scattered-site homeless model, sparking support and criticisms from the city council around its sudden arri...
15 Jan 20258min
Seattle City Council Member Proposes Limits to Blast Ball Use for Crowd Control
(The Center Square) – Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore has announced proposed reforms to limit the Seattle Police Department’s use of blast balls for crowd control. Blast balls are rubber device...
15 Jan 20255min
Critic: Washington Dept. Of Ecology Releasing ‘Out of Date’ Emissions Data on Climate Goals
(The Center Square) – Newly released emissions data from the Washington State Department of Ecology shows the state is behind on climate goals set by the administration of outgoing Gov. Jay Inslee. Ac...
10 Jan 202524min
