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Trans minors protected from parents under Washington law

More than 6 states have passed, considering similar bills, executive orders

May 10, 2023 5:14 p.m.

WA Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz running for governor

Franz has led the department for 7 years

May 10, 2023 4:15 p.m.

Inslee rolls back limitations on police chases

'Adjustments over time are needed,' he said

May 4, 2023 4:51 p.m.

Washington state to decriminalize drugs unless lawmakers act

Inslee set special legislative session beginning May 16 to discuss

May 3, 2023 3:19 p.m.

State funds arts, crisis care in Whatcom, Skagit

Capital budget includes new Pickford theater space

May 2, 2023 2:03 p.m.

State AG Bob Ferguson announces campaign for governor

Inslee announced Monday he won't seek 4th term

May 2, 2023 10:59 a.m.

Legislature unanimously passes Nooksack adjudication bill

Environmental bills see success in state Legislature

May 2, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Gov. Jay Inslee won’t seek 4th term

Inslee the second governor elected to 3 consecutive terms

May 1, 2023 11:06 a.m.

New state laws pave way for more housing density

Bellingham must pivot on ADU rules

April 29, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Indigenous Affairs

State creates missing Indigenous people cold case unit

Bill passed unanimously in Legislature; signed by Inslee

April 28, 2023 2:40 p.m.

New state gun law already faces federal court challenge

One law bans the sale of dozens of types of semi-automatic rifles

April 25, 2023 4:26 p.m.

State funds $9M crisis center for Whatcom

Rep. Rule: 'One of the most critical things we can do right now'

Updated April 26, 2023 3:54 p.m.