Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is calling lawmakers back to work after they rejected a bill setting out a new statewide drug policy – a development that has put the state on the brink of decriminalizing possession of fentanyl and other drugs while also dep…
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Seattle school district sues TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, others, alleging damage to students’ mental health
The 91-page complaint says the social media companies have created a public nuisance by targeting their products to children.
Democrat Kim Schrier wins reelection to Washington’s 8th District
Democratic U.S. Rep Kim Schrier has won a third term in Washington’s 8th U.S. House district, fending off a challenge from Republicans who targeted the seat as part of their efforts to flip the chamber.
Tulsa shooting puts focus on waiting periods for gun buyers
The federal government has no waiting period. A bill that passed the Democrat-led U.S. House last year would extend the review period for background checks from three days to 10, but it’s opposed by Republicans and is not part of current negotiations i…
Washington Supreme Court rejects Gov. Jay Inslee recall bid
The Washington Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously rejected an effort to recall Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Seattle rebukes ‘Defund the police’ candidates
SEATTLE — Seattle’s downtown business community celebrated Wednesday after the moderate candidates it backed took commanding leads in the races for mayor, city attorney and a key council race over liberals who had called to defund the police. &ld…