Judge sends deadly force initiative to November ballot State lawmakers worked with police and community groups during the last legislative session to change the rules for prosecuting police who use deadly... Jason Pagano
3 myths about the Washington state lottery Retired school teacher Michael Hobson is displeased by how much his property tax is increasing, even though lawmakers did it to fully fund public schools. David Hyde
Washington's involuntary commitment law for addiction goes into effect If someone you love wants to hurt themselves, what can you do? If the underlying cause is mental illness, one option is to have them involuntarily... Bill Radke Amina Al-Sadi Kate OConnell
Conversion therapy on minors banned in Washington — and entire West Coast The entire U.S. West Coast now prohibits counselors from using conversion therapy on minors. On Wednesday, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed a bill... Paige Browning
'Lunch shaming' banned in cafeterias in Washington state Last fall Giovanni Inton's second-grade son came home from school and told his dad he was hungry. So Inton asked what all parents ask: “What did you... Kim Malcolm Casey Martin
Washington’s Voting Rights Act aims to give minorities more voice at polls State lawmakers passed the Washington Voting Rights Act this week, meant to give underrepresented minority groups a larger voice in elections. And that... Paige Browning
Why are wealthy school districts in WA about to get richer? Kim Malcolm talks with Seattle Times reporter Neal Morton about why some wealthier school districts are getting a bigger boost in funding than poorer... Kim Malcolm Andy Hurst
These WA Democrats disagree on what to do about military-style guns Kim Malcolm talks with state Sen. Kevin Ranker (D-Orcas Island) about why he's co-sponsoring a bill that would raise the age requirements to purchase... Kim Malcolm Andy Hurst
How does being exempt from public disclosure help WA lawmakers do their jobs? How much right does the public have to pull back the curtain and see the communications of their state lawmakers? Washington state has had a Public... Bill Radke Jason Pagano
'Big cultural change' needed to prevent campus suicides Kim Malcolm talks with University of Washington associate professor Jennifer Stuber about suicide prevention on college campuses. Last week, the... Kim Malcolm Andy Hurst