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Sen. Jessica Bateman, chair of the Senate Housing Committee, leads a meeting Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia, Wash.

Rent cap bill moves ahead in WA Senate

Sen. Jessica Bateman, chair of the Senate Housing Committee, leads a meeting Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, at the Washington State Capitol in Olympia, Wash.

February 20, 2025, 9:08am Latest News Free

A bill to cap yearly rent increases cleared another obstacle in the state Senate on Wednesday. Read story

A security guard from Burien City Hall walks past tents along Fifth Avenue Southwest and Southwest 152nd Street, March 11, 2024, in Burien, Wash. (Ellen M.

State bill aims to regulate WA cities’ homeless camping bans

A security guard from Burien City Hall walks past tents along Fifth Avenue Southwest and Southwest 152nd Street, March 11, 2024, in Burien, Wash. (Ellen M.

February 20, 2025, 7:47am Latest News

Amid a rising tide of camping restrictions, one lawmaker thinks a new state standard could help protect both homeless people and cities. Read story

These boxes of petitions are for two of the six initiatives submitted to the Office of the Secretary of State in Washington in late 2023. Initiative 2111 was adopted by the Legislature and voters rejected Initiative 2109 in 2024.

Clash in WA Legislature over proposal to add rules for initiative signers

These boxes of petitions are for two of the six initiatives submitted to the Office of the Secretary of State in Washington in late 2023. Initiative 2111 was adopted by the Legislature and voters rejected Initiative 2109 in 2024.

February 19, 2025, 10:56am Election Free

A push by Democratic state senators for greater scrutiny of those circulating and signing initiative petitions advanced in the Washington Legislature on Tuesday over the objections of Republicans and the secretary of state. Read story

An apartment building construction site in Olympia, Washington in January 2025.

How Republicans want to fix WA’s affordable housing shortage

An apartment building construction site in Olympia, Washington in January 2025.

February 19, 2025, 10:54am Latest News Free

Getting more homes on the market and making housing less expensive for Washington residents is a priority for many state lawmakers this legislative session. Read story

A pickup allegedly driven by Jason Tester, 22, of Vancouver is towed away after it was immobilized by Clark County sheriff's deputies. A sergeant attempted to pull Tester over for speeding, but he said Tester refused to stop.

WA lawmakers weigh increased penalties for people who try to elude police

A pickup allegedly driven by Jason Tester, 22, of Vancouver is towed away after it was immobilized by Clark County sheriff's deputies. A sergeant attempted to pull Tester over for speeding, but he said Tester refused to stop.

February 19, 2025, 7:40am Courts & Crime Free

People who flee from police in Washington could have their vehicles impounded or even forfeited under a bill that got a hearing Monday morning in the Senate. Supporters say the legislation promotes public safety by reducing the potential for police pursuits, while opponents question the potential for deterrence. Read story

Col. Dan Kern, left, displays a Washington state flag after climbing a peak near Kabul with U.S.

Does WA need a new state flag? Proposed bill would create a state flag redesign committee

Col. Dan Kern, left, displays a Washington state flag after climbing a peak near Kabul with U.S.

February 18, 2025, 9:45am Latest News

The Washington state flag could be getting a makeover if a bill up for a hearing on Tuesday becomes law. Read story

Washington state Sen. Adrian Cortes speaks to hundreds of teachers, school employees and students on Feb. 17, 2025 at the Washington state Capitol. Following the rally, attendees met with lawmakers to urge them to increase funding for public schools.

Educators and parents call on WA lawmakers to up school funding

Washington state Sen. Adrian Cortes speaks to hundreds of teachers, school employees and students on Feb. 17, 2025 at the Washington state Capitol. Following the rally, attendees met with lawmakers to urge them to increase funding for public schools.

February 18, 2025, 8:24am Clark County Politics Free

Hundreds of Washington students, parents, teachers and other educators demonstrated at the state Capitol on Monday, calling for increased funding for the state’s public school system. Read story

The Washington State Capitol in Olympia in 2023. (Ellen M.

Washington lawmakers consider bill allowing people to sue cities over rules that restrict camping in public places

The Washington State Capitol in Olympia in 2023. (Ellen M.

February 17, 2025, 9:53am Latest News

Washington lawmakers are considering a proposal that would allow people to sue cities and counties that restrict camping in public places. Read story

Sen. Adrian Cortes, D-Battle Ground, left, talks with Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson, right, after Ferguson’s inaugural address to a joint legislative session in House chambers at the Washington State Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, in Olympia, Wash.

What is WA’s parental ‘bill of rights’? And how are Democrats seeking to change it?

Sen. Adrian Cortes, D-Battle Ground, left, talks with Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson, right, after Ferguson’s inaugural address to a joint legislative session in House chambers at the Washington State Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, in Olympia, Wash.

February 17, 2025, 6:05am Latest News Free

Legislation to update last year’s parental “bill of rights” initiative is heading to the Washington state House of Representatives amid a host of disagreements over what the changes will mean for families and schools. Read story

State Sens. Adrian Cortes, from left, and Paul Harris and Reps. John Ley and David Stuebe.

Clark County’s freshman lawmakers introduce bills that reflect campaign promises

State Sens. Adrian Cortes, from left, and Paul Harris and Reps. John Ley and David Stuebe.

February 15, 2025, 6:12am Clark County News

Freshman legislators from Clark County are finding their footing in Olympia. They have introduced bills aimed at health, education and the Interstate 5 Bridge replacement project. Read story