New law restrains boaters from approaching endangered orcas Under a new law, Washington boaters must stay 1,000 yards away from southern resident killer whales (SRKW) at all times. The law…
Osman Salahuddin Appointed to Replace Rep. Vandana Slatter in the 48th District

OLYMPIA – On Tuesday, Osman Salahuddin was sworn in as a proud Muslim member of the Washington State House of Representatives. A member of the Redmond City Council and a…
Wednesday, January 8
Vandana Slatter chosen to fill vacant Eastside WA state Senate seat The Metropolitan King County Council promoted state Rep. Vandana Slatter to the state Senate on Tuesday, unanimously choosing her…
Tuesday, January 7
Bill would give WA jails independent oversight After wrongful death claims shuttered one Washington jail last year and threatened to close another, a lawmaker is again trying to create an…
Monday, January 6
From Woodinville to Olympia, cities across WA expand renter protection Efforts to pass renter protections at the state level stalled in 2024, but cities across Washington — from Olympia to…