Nov 06 Watch 8:10 Formerly incarcerated lawmaker reflects on breaking down barriers after prison By Cat Wise, Sam Weber Tarra Simmons is the first formerly incarcerated state legislator in Washington state. As part of our “Searching for Justice” series, special correspondent Cat Wise reports on how she went from teen mother to felon to lawyer, and now a state… Continue watching
Oct 16 Watch 4:16 What a partial gag order on Trump means for his election subversion case By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz, Ian Couzens A federal judge in Washington imposed a narrow gag order on former President Donald Trump in the election subversion case against him. It bars Trump from targeting Special Counsel Jack Smith, his team, court staff and potential witnesses. It does… Continue watching
Aug 28 Watch 5:50 A look at the major shakeups looming for college football's powerhouse conferences By Amna Nawaz, Sam Lane, Ted Everett The 2023 college football season is officially underway with some big changes looming. Starting next year, USC, UCLA, Oregon and Washington will move to the Big Ten while Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah will go to the Big 12,… Continue watching
Aug 21 Watch 3:39 News Wrap: Firefighters have success holding back wildfire threatening Yellowknife In our news wrap Monday, firefighters have had some success holding back a wildfire threatening Yellowknife, two people died in wildfires burning in Washington state, former President Trump agreed to a $200,000 bond in the Georgia election interference case and… Continue watching
Jul 10 WATCH: Congressional Women's Softball Game 2023 By News Desk Now in its 15th year, the game raises money and awareness for young women with breast cancer. Continue reading
May 13 Pacific Northwest under heat advisory as early heat wave threatens to break records By Claire Rush, Associated Press/Report for America Temperatures are expected to start climbing significantly Saturday in parts of the Pacific Northwest as an early heat wave takes hold, possibly breaking records and worsening wildfires already burning in western Canada. Continue reading
May 09 Transgender minors protected from estranged parents under Washington law By Ed Komenda, Associated Press The new law that Inslee signed Tuesday is part of a wave of legislation in Democratic-led states intended to give refuge amid a conservative movement in which lawmakers in other states have attacked trans rights and limited or banned gender-affirming… Continue reading
Apr 27 Washington, Minnesota become transgender and abortion sanctuaries By Lisa Baumann, Steve Karnowski, Associated Press Democratic governors in Washington state and Minnesota on Thursday enacted legal protections for people who travel to those states seeking reproductive and gender-affirming procedures and treatment. Continue reading
Apr 19 Semi-automatic rifle ban passes Washington Legislature, governor expected to sign By Lisa Baumann, Associated Press The measure would cover more than 50 types of guns, including AR- or AK-style rifles. It bans the future sale, distribution, manufacture and importation of these firearms. The bill will go into effect immediately once it's signed. Continue reading
Feb 09 Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig assaulted at Washington apartment By Associated Press Democratic Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota is recovering after an assault in her Washington apartment building. Her chief of staff, Nick Coe, says there's no evidence the attack was politically motivated. Continue reading