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Senate budget proposal includes cuts, new taxes, tapping emergency savings

Budget writers are working to fill $1.8 billion deficit in current the two-year budget. OLYMPIA, Wash — Senate budget writers want to mostly rely on cuts and the state's emergency savings...

Kent mother hopes her son’s death will change minds, Washington’s drunk driving law

Legislators are exploring lowering the drunk driving threshold for the fourth straight year. OLYMPIA, Wash. — A Kent mother who lost her 12-year-old son to a drunk driver took her heartbreak...

Gov. Ferguson on income tax proposal: ‘Not close’ to what he wants

Feguson said he's optimistic legislators can reach deal this year, but that changes need to be made. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington Governor Bob Ferguson is not yet ready to sign a...

Senate passes controversial sheriff qualification bill

State panel would have authority to remove sheriffs from office under proposal. OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington state Senate passed a bill establishing new requirements for county sheriff candidates and granting...

Abuse survivors in Washington fear civil lawsuit bill

Senate Bill 6239 would mandate arbitration for all potential lawsuits. OLYMPIA, Wash. — A Washington state proposal requiring arbitration before civil lawsuits are filed could save the state money, but abuse...

‘Hawk-rod’ and ‘Beast Bus’ part of Super Bowl convoy from Seattle to California

"12-mobiles" should get quite the reaction from Bay Area football fans as Seahawks fans make the journey to California. SAN FRANCISCO — Seattle Seahawks fans are embarking on an 800-mile road...

Family honors murdered loved one with vigil, 19 years later

Thurston County detectives say Karen Bodine was strangled and left along a roadway 19 years ago. Her murder remains unsolved. OLYMPIA, Wash — Friends and family of a murdered Thurston County...

Legislators consider ‘Purple Alert’ for missing vulnerable adults

The Purple Alert would cover missing adults with a "physical, mental, or sensory disability," as well as those with suicidal ideations. OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington State Legislature is considering legislation...

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