Drew Mikkelsen

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Woman received protection order one day before being killed

Robert Child, 60, is charged for allegedly killing his estranged wife, Anna Child, and her boyfriend in Hoodsport on Tuesday. MASON COUNTY, Wash. — Mason County prosecutors charged Robert Child with...

Gov. Bob Ferguson signs election bills into law

Bill sponsors said the legislation is a response to proposed federal election changes. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed five election-related bills into law Wednesday, responding to what state...

Washington governor signs bills banning masked agents, impersonating law enforcement

The bills are a result of federal immigration operations, according to legislators. SEATTLE, Wash. — Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson signed two immigration-related bills into law Thursday, including a measure prohibiting federal...

‘Millionaires tax’ receives Senate confirmation, heads to governor’s desk

Both the House and Senate passed the "millionaires tax" bill imposing a 9.9% tax on high earners, stirring debate on future tax reform in Washington. OLYMPIA, Wash. — The income tax...

House approves ‘millionaires tax,’ bill heads to Senate for confirmation

The House passed a "millionaires tax" bill imposing a 9.9% tax on high earners, stirring debate on future tax reform in Washington. OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington state House of Representatives...

Washington income tax for millionaires headed for ‘epic fight’ before House vote

Finance Committee Chair Rep. April Berg said she was confident the House will pass states' first income tax. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state lawmakers were preparing to work through the night...

‘Ulcer gulch’ grows as legislative deadline looms in Olympia

Policy bills face a 5 p.m. deadline on March 6. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Dozens of bills face elimination from Washington state's current legislative session if lawmakers fail to act by 5...

Gov. Ferguson says millionaire income tax proposal ‘not close’ as session deadline looms

The 2026 session is scheduled to end March 12. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson said the latest version of a proposed millionaire income tax is nowhere near ready for...

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