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Judge approves Washington’s new legislative district maps after court battle over Latino voting rights
Months after finding that the newly drawn legislative district boundaries near Yakima violated the Voting Rights Act, a federal judge has now decided what those district boundaries should look like.
A Klickitat County inmate’s deteriorating health raises new concerns about jail
“You’ve got to keep in mind that we can’t force them to take medication. We cannot force them to take a shower. Our hands are pretty much tied,” Klickitat County Sheriff Bob Songer said.
Federal judge rejects challenge to Washington state law that could hold gun makers liable for shootings
The measure was one of three bills signed by Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee last year seeking to address gun violence.
Here are the big takeaways from Washington’s 2024 legislative session
Washington's legislature has adjourned for the year, with lawmakers scoring wins on many big issues. But several priorities for Democrats stalled as a few Republican-backed voter initiatives took center stage during the short 60-day session.
I-5 bridge planners release renderings of new, larger span
The designs are far from final, planners said.
The 50th anniversary of the Boldt Decision is a celebration of Native leadership
A landmark lawsuit reaffirmed treaty fishing rights after decades of intertribal activism, inspired by the civil rights movement. Fifty years later, we look back at how far we’ve come and today's remnants of the Fish Wars.
WA police pursuit, parent rights, income tax initiatives poised for final vote in Olympia
Lawmakers are plowing ahead with three high-profile voter initiatives. The Legislature plans to take a final vote on the measures Monday, despite concerns from members of the Democratic majority.
Man shot and killed by Clark County deputies appeared to draw gun in confrontation
Investigators revealed that the Feb. 20 shooting saw three deputies open fire on a man. Two deputies witnessed the shooting.
Washington state House overwhelmingly passes ban on hog-tying by police
The vote came nearly four years after Manuel Ellis, a 33-year-old Black man, died in Tacoma, about 30 miles (50 kilometers) south of Seattle, facedown with his hands and feet cuffed together behind him. The case became a touchstone for racial justice demonstrators in the Pacific Northwest.
Vancouver city manager to retire after more than a decade
After steering the city of Vancouver through 14 years of drastic change, City Manager Eric Holmes announced he will retire this year.