Washington

Washington 2 days ago

Oregon prosecutor slams 'leniency' of state law protecting man convicted of 13-year-old girl's rape, murder

A prosecutor is criticizing an Oregon law that would significantly reduce prison time for a man, 18, was sentenced to life for the rape and murder of a 13-year-old girl.

Immigration 2 days ago

Appeals court rules US can deport illegal immigrants despite local objections in win for incoming Trump admin

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement can continue using a Seattle airport for chartered deportation flights, a federal appeals court ruled in a win for President-elect Trump.

True Crime 2 days ago

Lakefront family massacre teen suspect's attorneys show possible defense, claim forensics show innocence

Attorneys for a 15-year-old accused of slaughtering his parents and siblings in their Washington state lakeside house have defended the teenager's narrative of what happened.

Washington 6 days ago

Washington boy, 12, steals grandfather's car, drives 160 miles before he is stopped

A 12-year-old Washington state boy was arrested and taken into custody after he allegedly stole his grandfather's car and led deputies on a short pursuit.

Politics November 26

Dem attorneys general prepare for legal battle with Trump after filing hundreds of challenges last term

At least half of America is represented by Democratic state attorneys general -- ones who have positioned themselves as foils once again to a Trump White House.

Politics November 26

Washington governor-elect announces subcommittee to combat Project 2025

Washington governor-elect Bob Ferguson announced Monday that he is creating a subcommittee in his transition team to fight against Project 2025.

State And Local November 21

Washington state Democrat pushes to give homeless special civil rights

Washington state Democratic Rep. Mia Gregerson reportedly drafted a bill that aims to protect homeless people from “discrimination based on housing status."

Media November 20

Washington judge says 'female-only' spa is akin to 'Whites-only' policy

A judge in Washington state slammed a female-only spa's admissions policy on Monday, claiming the mandate is akin to having a "whites-only" policy.

High School November 19

Washington school board begs state to keep trans athletes out of girls' sports after girls were affected

A school board in Washington passed a resolution urging its athletic conference to reconsider its stance on trans inclusion in girls sports.

Washington November 15

Thousands of gun sales on hold in Washington state amid weeks-long court system outage

Thousands of gun sales are on hold across Washington state due to a network outage that began two weeks ago. Now Second Amendment advocates are threatening legal action.