Regional News

Bill would protect immigrants from civil arrests at courthouses

Undocumented immigrants in Washington state may no longer need to fear unexpected arrests thanks to the protection that legislation currently under consideration promises… Continue reading

Feds reject removal of Snake River dams in key report

Feds reject removal of Snake River dams in key report

A long-awaited federal report out Friday rejected the idea of removing four hydroelectric dams on the… Continue reading

Feds reject removal of Snake River dams in key report
Scientists study effects of microplastic pollution

Scientists study effects of microplastic pollution

Tiny bits of broken-down plastic smaller than a fraction of a grain of rice are turning up… Continue reading

Scientists study effects of microplastic pollution

Delays increase in Washington’s paid family leave program

Volume of applications means processing can take up to 10 weeks

Efforts to expel Rep. Matt Shea from Legislature stymied

Efforts to expel a controversial state representative from the state Legislature are likely over after no Republicans would sign a… Continue reading

Helicopter sharpshooters to kill Grand Teton nonnative goats

Helicopter sharpshooters to kill Grand Teton nonnative goats

A disputed effort to help native bighorn sheep in Grand Teton National Park was scheduled to… Continue reading

Helicopter sharpshooters to kill Grand Teton nonnative goats

Tribal casino sports betting bill advances in Legislature

Measure heads to Senate Ways and Means Committee

Judge: Tim Eyman concealed $766,000 in campaign donations

Judge: Tim Eyman concealed $766,000 in campaign donations

A judge has ruled that initiative promoter Tim Eyman illegally failed to report more than $766,000 in… Continue reading

Judge: Tim Eyman concealed $766,000 in campaign donations

Parents express concerns over sex education legislation

Parents, students and educational professionals voiced their concerns in a public hearing about a bill that would… Continue reading

US appeals court upholds Trump rules involving abortions

US appeals court upholds Trump rules involving abortions

Move overturns rulings from judges in Washington, Oregon, California

US appeals court upholds Trump rules involving abortions

Bills to limit size of firearm magazines fail in Legislature

Bills that would have limited how many rounds can be stored in gun magazines and what guns can be sold did not pass… Continue reading

Revenue forecast good news for state lawmakers

Washington state lawmakers received good news Wednesday when the state’s latest revenue forecast showed they have… Continue reading

In this May 28, 2014, file photo, migrants are released from ICE custody at a Greyhound bus station in Phoenix. A Customs and Border Protection memo dated Jan. 28, 2020, obtained by The Associated Press confirms that bus companies such as Greyhound do not have to allow Border Patrol agents on board to conduct routine checks for illegal immigrants, despite the company’s insistence that it has no choice but to do so. (Michael Chow/The Arizona Republic via AP)

Border Patrol memo contradicts Greyhound on bus raids

A Customs and Border Protection memo obtained by The Associated Press confirms that bus companies such as… Continue reading

In this May 28, 2014, file photo, migrants are released from ICE custody at a Greyhound bus station in Phoenix. A Customs and Border Protection memo dated Jan. 28, 2020, obtained by The Associated Press confirms that bus companies such as Greyhound do not have to allow Border Patrol agents on board to conduct routine checks for illegal immigrants, despite the company’s insistence that it has no choice but to do so. (Michael Chow/The Arizona Republic via AP)

State House passes bill to expand court-ordered gun confiscation

Measure would apply to those subject to vulnerable adult protection orders

Timber companies, environmentalists sign ‘historic’ pact

Timber companies, environmentalists sign ‘historic’ pact

Meetings results in memorandum to set up a process for overhauling the Oregon Forest Practices Act

Timber companies, environmentalists sign ‘historic’ pact

Bill would ban styrofoam food containers in Washington state

A bill banning the use of Styrofoam food-service products has been introduced in the state Legislature. Senate bill 6213, sponsored by Senator Mona… Continue reading

Washington state moves to eliminate youth solitary confinement

Studies suggest practice is psychologically damaging, can lead teens to suicide