Attorneys Urge Lawmakers to Reject Mandatory Arbitration Bill, Advance Survivor-Focused Alternative
Schroeter Goldmark & Bender attorneys propose a Historical Abuse Pre-Filing Claims Commission to provide a fair, efficient, and trauma-informed process for survivors
Washington Senate Passes Bill to Allow State Board to Remove Elected Sheriffs
Washington Bill Allowing Medical Cannabis Use in Health Care Facilities for Terminal Patients Advances to Senate
Crime
Three Found Dead in West Olympia Home
Coroner releases ages of victims as police investigate possible murder-suicide

State Patrol Seeks Witnesses to Fatal Lewis County Crash
A 77-year-old Chehalis man died at the scene in early December incident.
Three killed in Olympia home shooting
Police investigating apparent triple homicide, no suspects identified yet
Lifestyle
State Secures $1.4 Billion in Federal K-12 Funding
Agreement protects equal access to education for vulnerable students

Washington Seeks Public Input on 2026 Hunting Season Proposals
WDFW accepting comments on changes to waterfowl, deer, elk, and other big game seasons
Olympia High School remembers inspirational English teacher Carlye LaBell
LaBell taught at the school in the 1960s and 1970s, leaving a lasting impact on students.
Politics
Washington House Unanimously Passes Stalking Supervision Bill
Legislation aims to strengthen supervision requirements for individuals convicted of stalking offenses.

Washington House Passes Bill to Tighten Rules on Voter Registration Challenges
Legislation aims to reduce challenges that can intimidate voters, especially new registrants
Washington Bill Aims to Reduce Penalties for Failure to Register as Sex Offender
Legislation would downgrade repeat offenses from felony to misdemeanor, raising concerns about public safety
Business
Washington Lawmakers Consider Tax Break for Spokane County Data Centers
The proposed legislation aims to provide sales and use tax exemptions for new data center projects in Spokane County.

Washington Businesses Weigh Leaving State Over Tax Policies
Policy expert warns recent and proposed tax increases are pushing companies to consider exit strategies
Washington AG Announces $17.85M in Drug Price-Fixing Settlements, New Lawsuit Filed
Settlements with Lannett and Bausch Health resolve allegations of widespread price-fixing conspiracy for generic drugs.