Healthcare workers bill 'blown to bits' by amendments, says sponsor The sponsor of a patient safety bill says it’s been obliterated by proposed amendments. Patricia Murphy
Parents cheer final passage of bill to help mentally ill teens Washington state law can make it hard for families to help teens who are experiencing mental health issues. A bill that would change that just passed the legislature. Deborah Wang
What's happening the last week of the Washington Legislature's session The Washington Legislature tries to pass a $50 billion-plus budget and The Guardian links Rep. Matt Shea to a right-wing surveillance effort. Reporter Austin Jenkins talks politics with KUOW’s Angela King. Angela King
Environmentalists see key window of opportunity to help Orcas survive Will politicians act to help the Orcas? Anna Boiko-Weyrauch
The bill aimed at closing Washington's gender wage gap Working women in Washington make about 75 cents for every dollar a man makes, on average. Paige Browning
Tobacco age will soon be 21 in WA. But will it stop kids from smoking? Kim Malcolm talks with Washington State Secretary of Health, Dr. John Wiesman about raising the tobacco purchase age to 21. Andy Hurst
Harsher penalties for sex buyers could come to Washington state A person arrested for prostitution in Washington state faces the same penalties as a person soliciting sex. Paige Browning
Exotic dancers ask Washington Legislature for panic buttons Exotic dancers in Washington state say they need better protection on the job. Paige Browning
Sen. Patty Murray says she’ll push for daylight saving time year-round This comes as Oregon, Washington and California state legislators move toward nixing the twice yearly time change. Tom Banse
This young Seattle man, whose life inspired a movement, has died. He was 23 Calvin Clark was an honors student and debate champion before he became seriously mentally ill. His story fueled efforts to reform the state's mental health system. This week, Clark died by suicide. Deborah Wang
