Expanded hate crime bill signed into law by Gov Ferguson

(The Center Square) – A bill that modifies what constitutes a hate crime in Washington was signed into law Monday afternoon by Gov. Bob Ferguson. House Bill 1052 changes existing law to include the language of “in
Gov. Ferguson signs law requiring speed-limiting device for frequent offenders

(The Center Square) – Washington state is taking a stand against excessive speeding after Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a law on Monday requiring traffic offenders to install speed-limiting devices on their dime. Rep. Mari Leavitt, D-University Place,
Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office to cut 12 ARPA-funded positions by 2026

(The Center Square) – The Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is set to cut 12 federally funded positions for the 2026-2027 budget biennium. On Monday, Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney Mary Robnett told the Public Safety Committee that
Spokane considers banning ICE agents from parks despite board opposition

(The Center Square) – As immigration authorities sweep the Inland Northwest, the Spokane City Council is considering an ordinance to ban federal law enforcement from entering certain areas without a warrant. Councilmember Lili Navarrete proposed the idea
Redmond light rail extension opens amid years of delays, budget changes

(The Center Square) – Sound Transit opened its downtown Redmond extension after a year delay and $98 million tacked on after originally planned. The 3.4-mile extension of the 2 Line opened for service Saturday with two new
Natural gas initiative's backers prepare appeal request to WA Supreme Court

(The Center Square) – The Building Industry Association of Washington (BIAW) now has the green light to ask the Washington Supreme Court to consider an appeal of a ruling by a King County judge that struck down
Qatar gifts Trump new plane ‘free of charge’ to serve as Air Force One
Trump Administration poised to accept luxury jet from Qatar as temporary Air Force One

The Trump administration is preparing to receive a high-end Boeing 747-8 aircraft from Qatar’s royal family, which is expected to serve as Air Force One for the remainder of President Trump’s term. ABC News first reported news
NHL Playoffs: Stars beat Jets 5-2; Panthers top Maple Leafs 2-0

The Dallas Stars scored three goals in the third period, to defeat the Winnipeg Jets 5-2 in Game 3 on Sunday. Dallas now has a 2-1 lead in the second-round Western Conference series. Mikko Rantanen had a
U.S. says trade deal has been reached with China after second day of discussions

American and Chinese officials have reached a breakthrough in trade discussions after two days of high-level negotiations, according to senior government representatives. The talks are being held in Geneva, Switzerland; however, no concrete details of the agreement