Pay student athletes, WA lawmaker says. The NCAA makes millions off them Washington would be the first state legislature in the country to allow student athletes to be compensated, under a legislative proposal. Paige Browning
21 to buy tobacco and vaping products? WA lawmakers want to raise age Kim Malcolm talks with State Sen. Patty Kuderer (D-Bellevue) about why she wants to raise the purchase age to 21 for tobacco and vaping products. Kim Malcolm
It may soon be legal to turn yourself into a pot plant when you die in Washington state When the Washington state Legislature returns next week, a new way to dispose of human remains will be proposed: composting. Bill Radke
College athletes get paid nothing. A Washington state lawmaker wants to change that State Representative Drew Stokesbary (R-Auburn) has introduced a new bill that would allow college athletes to be compensated — by any party — for anything “up to the fair market value of services." They could also get an agent. Angela King
Washington Senate drops investigation into rape accusations against Joe Fain he Washington State Senate announced Tuesday that it will not go forward with its planned investigation of Senator Joe Fain (R-Auburn). Derek Wang
Undeterred by rape allegation, Sen. Joe Fain supporters applaud campaign Two weeks after former Seattle city official Candace Faber tweeted that he raped her in 2007, Sen. Joe Fain made a campaign appearance on Sunday with his family and miniature Schnauzer-Yorkie mix, Waffles, in tow. Sydney Brownstone
WA Teachers got big raises this year, but are they sustainable? Kim Malcolm talks with Democratic State Rep. Christine Rolfes about how the state legislature will approach education funding in the coming years. Kim Malcolm
Washington lawmaker assails media as 'dirty, godless, hateful people' A Republican state representative from eastern Washington is drawing attention after comments he made about the media at a pro-gun rally. Austin Jenkins
Rep. Matt Manweller sues Central Washington University after firing Rep. Matt Manweller (R-Ellensburg), who is seeking a fourth term in the state legislature, is suing Central Washington University after the school fired... Sydney Brownstone
