The upper chamber of the Washington State Legislature, responsible for lawmaking, resolutions, and ceremonial recognitions
Incumbent Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., is seeking a third term in Washington’s 3rd Congressional District, facing a primary challenge...
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The Washington state Senate has approved a bill allowing wagering on in‑state collegiate teams at tribal casinos—excluding bets on individual athlete performance—to regulate a previously illicit market, while raising safety and harassment concerns from university officials.
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Washington’s Senate has unanimously passed SB 5977, sponsored by Sen. Nikki Torres, to require public reporting of child near‑fatality reviews by DCYF—closing a long-standing transparency gap in how serious child welfare incidents are disclosed.
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Washington lawmakers advanced a bill this week that raises the penalty for impersonating law enforcement to a gross misdemeanor, increasing both jail time and fines and heightening deterrence for a growing public safety concern.
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Senate Bill 5974, approved by the Washington Senate on Feb. 12, 2026, would impose tougher qualifications on sheriffs and allow a state body to remove elected sheriffs who lose certification. The bill has sparked fierce opposition over local control and voter authority.
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The Washington Legislature’s SB 5974 would allow state‑appointed removal of sheriffs who lose certification and impose stricter eligibility requirements—prompting a clash between accountability reform and voter control, with significant implications for Cowlitz County.
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The Washington State Senate has passed a bill that would tighten regulations on the use of automated license plate reader...
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Hundreds rallied in Olympia supporting Washington’s proposed ‘millionaire tax’ as SB 6346 advanced with new revisions, now heading toward a potential Senate floor vote.
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The Washington State Senate passes a resolution honoring Cal Raleigh’s record‑setting 2025 season and the Mariners’ remarkable run to the AL West crown.
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Proposed legislation in Olympia aims to limit student cell phone use during class time, citing concerns over distraction and academic performance, while some students raise safety objections.
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