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Washington Senate approves requirement for all public schools to have naloxone

The overdose reversal medication is only required in larger high schools under current law

Feb. 8, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Washington lawmakers look to broaden hate crime law to cover vandalizing public property

The bill now moves to the state House of Representatives for consideration

Feb. 7, 2024 12:28 p.m.

Lights out for mercury bulbs in Washington?

Bill aims to stop sale of the general-use lights as recycling numbers drop

Jan. 22, 2024 5:00 a.m.

WA lawmakers may end open carry in parks, require a permit to buy a gun

Democrats want to pass new restrictions to reduce gun violence, proliferation of firearms

Jan. 19, 2024 5:00 a.m.

Rent-cap bill gets second chance in Olympia

Bellingham tenant voices support for 5% limit on rent hikes

Jan. 15, 2024 5:51 p.m.

WA bill would support consumers, small businesses in repairing electronics, appliances

Bellingham businessman first pitched Right to Repair Act in 2017

Jan. 15, 2024 12:43 p.m.

Inslee orders state to rework wolf-killing policy in livestock conflicts

Conservation groups consider impending reforms to wolf management policies a victory

Jan. 12, 2024 8:07 p.m.

Whatcom County calls on Inslee, Biden to declare a fentanyl emergency

In unanimous, bipartisan move, council aligns with Lummi Nation in combating drug crisis

Jan. 10, 2024 12:49 p.m.

Women are close to holding half the seats in WA’s Legislature. Here’s why it matters

Women also hold key leadership positions in the Legislature

Jan. 4, 2024 12:06 p.m.

Fentanyl, housing, public safety top priorities for Washington Legislature

Majority Democrats will dictate the 2024 agenda in Olympia

Jan. 4, 2024 5:00 a.m.

Washington wolverines up for protected status change amid climate threats

Department of Fish and Wildlife seek information from public on 4 species

Jan. 3, 2024 11:49 a.m.

The new Washington state laws taking effect in January 2024

Gun purchases, street racing and voting rights are among the areas they focus on

Jan. 1, 2024 6:57 a.m.