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School district bans trans athletes from girls' sports as state defies Trump, sparking loud pro-trans chants

The Tumwater School District in Washington voted Thursday to ban trans girls from playing for girls’ sports teams despite the state continuing to allow it.

Washington 3 days ago

Washington teen refuses to compete against trans basketball player, faces civil rights complaint

A Washington high school basketball player is fighting back against threats and allegations of discrimination after she refused to play against a transgender opponent.

Washington February 21

State education chief says it's 'inaccurate' to say there are only two genders, in defense of trans athletes

Washington state Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal spoke out in defense of transgender athletes in girls sports in an address Thursday.

Washington February 20

Trans athlete and 'uncomfortable' opponent speak out after alleged incident prompts civil rights complaint

A teenage girl in Washington state alleges her school is investigating her for not playing a game against a trans athlete, and both families have spoken out.

Police and Law Enforcement February 19

Conservative-leaning enclave in blue state drives down crime as residents of liberal counties pay price

A blue state sheriffs says his county is seeing lower crime rates despite a statewide trend of violent crimes on the rise in what he calls the "least policed state in the nation."

Seattle February 18

Video shows ICE preparing illegal immigrants to be flown out of Seattle airport

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, prepared a group of illegal undocumented immigrants to be flown back to their home countries.

Media February 17

Washington Democrats introduce legislation to remove George Washington from state flag

Washington progressives are seeking to redesign the state flag and remove George Washington from the flag, calling the current design "outdated and uninspired."

Washington February 17

Fire at Washington state indoor gun range leaves 1 dead, 1 injured

The Tacoma Fire Department responded to a deadly fire at the Bull's Eye Indoor Range on Sunday night.

Sports February 12

Washington man faces assault charges after allegedly attacking teen referees during son's hockey game

A Washington state man is accused of assaulting two teenage referees during his son's youth hockey game in an "unprovoked" attack, according to law enforcement.

Washington February 9

Truck passenger shoots fireworks at car in alleged road rage incident caught on video

A pickup truck driver and passenger are wanted for questioning in Washington state after shooting fireworks at another driver in an “apparent road rage incident," authorities said.