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Washington ban on over-the-counter sexual assault kits upheld by federal judge

Pennsylvania-based company sued the state over a law restricting the DIY kits
Oct. 24, 2024 12:55 p.m.
Law & Justice

New law will bring harsher punishments for animal cruelty in Washington

Repeat offenders could now face up to five years in prison
March 22, 2024 3:34 p.m.
Protesters march through downtown Seattle with signs demanding justice for the victim by having the police office who laughed resign.
Law & Justice

Outrage boils in Seattle over death of a student and an officer’s callous remarks

Demonstrators have demanded the resignation of 2 police officers
Sept. 19, 2023 5:16 p.m.
A flat grassland is covered in various colored tents.
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2 dead, 3 hurt in shooting near The Gorge Amphitheatre

Incident took place in campgrounds during music festival
Updated June 20, 2023 5:59 p.m.
Sen. Sharon Shewmake speaks at a town hall with a microphone in hand.
Government

Bills advance that favor police, housing density

Whatcom, Skagit lawmakers support pursuits bill
April 16, 2023 5:00 a.m.
Law & Justice

Court rejects deception charges against Savers Value Village

AG's office charged Value Village with deceiving public
Feb. 28, 2023 12:45 p.m.
Police cruisers parked on the side.
Law & Justice

Rule’s bill on police pursuit makes it out of committee

Legislation lowering standard for chases heads to House floor
Updated Feb. 18, 2023 11:02 p.m.
Law & Justice

Legislators offer high-speed, low-speed approaches to pursuit reform

Rep. Rule would expand pursuits this year; Shewmake calls for study
Updated Jan. 31, 2023 8:17 a.m.
Rep. Sharon Shewmake talks about her efforts in the state Legislature to expand affordable housing opportunities.
Government

Democrats, GOP seek unity on state’s biggest issues

Lawmakers to address behavioral health, housing in upcoming session
Dec. 27, 2022 5:00 a.m.
Dalaynee Jo Nord, 17, attends the March for Our Lives protest with signs.
Law & Justice

Bellingham rally calls for ‘common-sense’ gun laws

Protestors, state reps demand full assault-rifle ban in Washington
June 11, 2022 5:29 p.m.
Law & Justice

$4M settlement deal reached in police death of Manuel Ellis

Manuel Ellis died March 3, 2020
March 22, 2022 1:43 p.m.
Law & Justice

Washington state to pay $3.75M after inmate dies of cancer

Man died at Monroe Correctional Complex after cancer went untreated
Feb. 24, 2022 9:00 p.m.

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