A call for Washington to be more like California, at least when it comes to guns Bill Radke talks with Everett Herald reporter Jerry Cornfield about a new push for state lawmakers to pass an assault weapons ban in Washington. Bill Radke
State schools chief sues seven districts for paying teachers with levy money Washington state schools superintendent Randy Dorn filed a lawsuit Tuesday in King County Superior Court against seven school districts for using levy... Ann Dornfeld
Close the schools? Washington education chief says 'final remedy' might get Legislature to act Close down public schools in Washington. State education chief Randy Dorn says that drastic action might be needed to force the Legislature to find... Gil Aegerter
State Lawmakers Reach Budget Deal, Immediately Start Raising Campaign Cash Bill Radke talks with KUOW Olympia correspondent Austin Jenkins about the budget deal that ended this year's overtime state legislative session. Bill Radke
State Budget Could Fund Contentious Fence Around The Jungle Washington state lawmakers have passed the supplemental transportation budget. It is now headed to Governor Inslee's desk for approval. How to spend a... Paige Browning
Washington Lawmakers Strip Down Bill About Police Use Of Force A bill that would put police use-of-force under the microscope is headed to the governor for final approval. But recent amendments have stripped down th... Paige Browning
Proposed Law Aims To Empower Loved Ones In The Face Of Drug Addiction What can you do if someone you love wants to hurt themselves? If the underlying cause is mental illness, one option is to have them involuntarily commit... Kate OConnell
Concerned Mother Pushes For Washington Travis Alert Bill Bill Radke speaks with Threasa King about her efforts, along with state Rep. Gina McCabe, to pass a bill named after King's autistic son. The Travis... Bill Radke
Mother Worries Washington Bathroom Bill Will Put Her 8-Year-Old Transgender Daughter At Risk Bill Radke talks with Betsy White about why she's opposed to a bill that would prevent people from using bathrooms and lockers rooms that are consistent... Andy Hurst
In Political Coup, Republican-Led Senate Ousts Transportation Chief A coup went down in Olympia this afternoon. Surprising Democrats, Republican lawmakers called for a confirmation vote for Lynn Peterson, Secretary of Tr... KUOW Staff
