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Inslee prohibits Washington State Patrol from aiding abortion investigations

OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee has issued a directive instructing the Washington State Patrol to not cooperate with…

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Two workers killed after trench collapses in Shoreline

SHORELINE — Two workers were killed after a trench collapsed in Shoreline and the slope was too unstable…

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State justices blast racist questioning by prosecutor

SEATTLE — The state Supreme Court has unanimously overturned a man’s conviction for assaulting police officers, blasting a…

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US Coast Guard encourages safe whale-watching practices

SEATTLE — The Coast Guard has kicked off Operation Be Whale Wise to encourage the public to practice…

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New study says decrease in salmon threatens killer whales

BELLINGHAM — Southern Resident killer whales have not had enough food for several years, which could affect their…

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New state laws affect guns, hospital costs

License plate fees also go up in measures that went into place Friday

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State license plates prices rise Friday

The Associated Press

Joe Kennedy, a former assistant football coach at Bremerton High School, poses for a photo March 9, 2022, at the school’s football field. The Supreme Court has sided with a football coach who sought to kneel and pray on the field after games. The court ruled 6-3 along ideological lines, saying the coach’s prayer was protected by the First Amendment. (Ted S. Warren/The Associated Press)

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Supreme Court sides with Bremerton coach who sought to pray after game

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court sided Monday with a Bremerton High School football coach who sought to…

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Voters invited to submit questions for Secretary of State forum

SEATTLE — The League of Women Voters of Washington Education Fund is seeking questions to present to candidates…

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Gov. Inslee seeks abortion rights amendment to state constitution

Says Washington won’t aid investigation from other states

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Lawsuit filed against Washington State Patrol official over breath test machines

BREMERTON — A lawsuit filed against the Washington State Patrol official responsible for the state’s breath test machines…

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Initiative to change Seattle elections heads toward ballot

SEATTLE — An initiative that would alter the way Seattle elects mayors, city attorneys and city council members…

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Protester hurt by driver during 2020 Black Lives Matter demonstration sues

SEATTLE — A Seattle resident critically injured by a driver during a Black Lives Matter demonstration has filed…

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High-capacity ammo magazines will be banned starting July 1

EVERETT — Starting July 1, the sale of ammunition magazines with more than 10 rounds will be banned…

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Gun show delayed after overlap with Everett graduations

EVERETT — The organizer of a weekend gun show scheduled at an arena north of Seattle has postponed…

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Newest member of Southern Resident J Pod is female

SEATTLE — Researchers say the newest member of a group of endangered Southern Resident orcas is a female.

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Two boaters fined for getting too close to orcas

SEATTLE — Two boaters accused of illegally approaching endangered Southern Resident orcas in rented boats were fined for…

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State courts clearing drug convictions, refunding fines

SEATTLE — People convicted under Washington’s longtime felony drug possession law are starting to get their records cleared…

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9-year-old survives cougar attack while walking trail

FRUITLAND — A 9-year-old girl survived a cougar attack after wandering up a trail with two friends while…

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Students walk out in protest of gun violence in Olympia

OLYMPIA — Dozens of high school and middle school students in Olympia walked out of schools to protest…