January 26, 2023 Washington robbers drive away empty-handed after hitting roadblock in would-be ATM heist Washington deputies are searching for two men who were caught on surveillance footage attempting to break into an ATM located at a convenience store.
January 26, 2023 Washington State prisons to implement ‘equity,’ 'anti-racism' policies to assist ‘marginalized’ inmates The next front in the debate over equity and anti-racism policies is the prison system in Washington State. The corrections department has plans to promote diversity.
January 26, 2023 WA Supreme Court to review state tax code, may overturn prohibition on income taxes Washington will review its state tax code. The current system disproportionately affects low-income residents, who pay more as a percentage than wealthy residents.
January 26, 2023 WA lawmakers hear testimony on 7 abortion proposals Lawmakers in Washington heard hours of testimony on seven abortion proposals, including how the state can lower costs for patients and protect providers from retaliation.
January 26, 2023 Gun rights groups speak out as Washington state Dems eye ban on semi-automatic rifles Gun rights groups are speaking out against a bill being pushed by Washington state Democrats that would ban the manufacturing, sale and possession of so-called "assault weapons."
January 25, 2023 Users of pilot-alert system that failed earlier this month report new delays Users of a system that sends pilots alerts are reporting new delays, but none that are affecting flights at this time. This system is crucial due to pilots checking NOTAMs.
January 25, 2023 Washington police dog retiring after nabbing 166 suspects during nearly 10 years of service K-9 Hobbs and his partner, Sgt. Jason Robinson, have responded to more than 500 calls and events, apprehended about 166 suspects, and found 113 pieces of evidence,
January 25, 2023 Stranger lent killer at WA convenience store her phone, overhears him confessing to the murders and calls 911 The gunman who shot three people in a random shooting at a Washington convenience store borrowed a stranger’s phone afterwards. The woman overheard the conversation and called 911.
January 25, 2023 Two Washington police officers shot during 6-hour standoff with man barricaded in ex’s apartment Two police officers in Puyallup, Washington, were wounded in a shooting with a man who barricaded himself inside his ex-girlfriend's apartment on Tuesday, authorities said.
January 25, 2023 Seattle police patrol vehicle fatally strikes 23-year-old woman A Seattle police officer unintentionally struck a 23-year-old woman with a patrol vehicle, according to Washington officials. The woman later died from several blunt force injuries.