Washington becomes first West Coast state ready to ditch time changes With the stroke of the governor's pen Wednesday, Washington officially became the first West Coast state to ditch the twice-yearly time switch. But the... Tom Banse
Washington passes 'model bill' on missing indigenous women Washington lawmakers have passed a bill to help investigate cases of missing or murdered indigenous people. Paige Browning
Presidential electors now must follow party, or lose their seat People who represent Washington state in the electoral college are now required to vote for their party's presidential nominee. Paige Browning
Call this 'Year of the Environment' at Washington Legislature (except for orcas) The Washington Legislature is at the finish line after big decisions on clean energy, education and the measles. The Seattle Channel's Joni Balter and Q13 political analyst C.R. Douglas recap the session with KUOW's Patricia Murphy. Patricia Murphy
Healthcare workers bill 'blown to bits' by amendments, says sponsor The sponsor of a patient safety bill says it’s been obliterated by proposed amendments. Patricia Murphy
Parents cheer final passage of bill to help mentally ill teens Washington state law can make it hard for families to help teens who are experiencing mental health issues. A bill that would change that just passed the legislature. Deborah Wang
What's happening the last week of the Washington Legislature's session The Washington Legislature tries to pass a $50 billion-plus budget and The Guardian links Rep. Matt Shea to a right-wing surveillance effort. Reporter Austin Jenkins talks politics with KUOW’s Angela King. Angela King
Environmentalists see key window of opportunity to help Orcas survive Will politicians act to help the Orcas? Anna Boiko-Weyrauch
The bill aimed at closing Washington's gender wage gap Working women in Washington make about 75 cents for every dollar a man makes, on average. Paige Browning
Tobacco age will soon be 21 in WA. But will it stop kids from smoking? Kim Malcolm talks with Washington State Secretary of Health, Dr. John Wiesman about raising the tobacco purchase age to 21. Andy Hurst
