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House committee steers controversial vehicle pursuit bill forward
Revisions will make it easier for officers to engage in a chase. Changes would expire in 2025 under…
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GOP questions Shavers seating on panel handling veterans issues
Republicans say it’s an affront to veterans because the Democratic lawmaker exaggerated about his service record.
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Bill would lower legal alcohol limit for driving
Lawmakers set out Monday to lower the legal limit for driving drunk in Washington.
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State sues 3 major drug retailers for role in fueling opioid epidemic
AG Bob Ferguson alleges Albertsons, Kroger and Rite Aid of failing to prevent overuse of opioid prescriptions
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Dinosaurs, drug laws and police pursuits on lawmaker to-do lists
Legislators are already queuing up bills they want to debate next year. Here are 8 certain to garner…
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Once a rarity, remote government meetings appear here to stay
A locally inspired bill pushes governing boards to let people keep participating from afar, even when the pandemic…
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Bipartisan commission fails to draw new political boundaries
For the first time in state history, the Supreme Court will define new congressional and legislative districts.
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Inslee: State agency vehicles must be all-electric by 2035
The governor, who is in Scotland for an international climate conference, set an aggressive timeline.
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State ferry fares to rise this fall, and even more next fall
The 2.5% hike in each of the next two years will apply to everyone: drivers, bikers and walkers.
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Moving to Phase 3: Fans in stadiums and more indoor dining
Gov. Jay Inslee’s reopening plan will allow businesses to operate at 50% capacity starting March 22.
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House Democrats lay out massive $26B transportation package funded by gas tax hike
An 18-cent gas tax increase and a fee on carbon emissions would fund new roads and more.
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Muzzall captures Senate seat as Price Johnson concedes
The contest in the 10th District emerged as one of the year’s most expensive electoral battles
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As ballots are counted, three legislative races tighten
Democrats Paul, Homola and Price Johnson saw their leads shrink in a trio of 10th District races.