Bob Ferguson sworn in as Washington governor, delivers inaugural address
(The Center Square) – A day after outgoing three-term Gov. Jay Inslee delivered his final State of the State address, Bob Ferguson was sworn in as the state’s 24th governor on Wednesday. Ferguson has served as the
WA Democrats move to ban open, concealed carry of a firearm at 5,300+ locations
(The Center Square) – The list of where possessing a firearm is illegal, even with a concealed pistol license, could soon expand as lawmakers considered a bill Tuesday to ban carrying altogether at more than 5,300 places.
‘We have their back’: Seattle readies to protect immigrants from incoming Trump admin
(The Center Square) – As part of preparing for President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell’s office has issued a directive to all city departments prohibiting cooperation with federal law enforcement agencies regarding immigration enforcement.
Tabernacle recovered by LA Fire captain from burned Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Palisades Fire
Former Minneapolis cop convicted in George Floyd case to be released from prison
Washington pushes to join Utah as second state to lower legal BAC limit to .05
(The Center Square) – Washington could soon follow Utah as state lawmakers convened Tuesday to hear testimony on a bill that could lower the legal per se blood alcohol concentration for driving from .08 to .05. Sen.
Girmay Zahilay makes his pitch to be King County's next executive
(The Center Square) – King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay is running for King County executive in the 2025 general election, with the goal of providing families more opportunities to grow in a safe environment. Zahilay said the
WA Republicans hope fifth time is the charm for emergency powers reform bill
(The Center Square) – Republican lawmakers in Washington state are taking another stab at emergency powers reform in the hope that a new governor means legislation to that effect will at least get a hearing. Bob Ferguson,