WATCH: Former sheriff slams bill reducing penalties for noncompliant sex offenders

(The Center Square) – Legislation in the Washington State Legislature that modifies sex offender registration laws by lowering the criminal penalties for Failure to Register is seen by bill opponents as another step toward putting criminals’ rights
Sam Darnold’s California tax bill exceeds Super Bowl paycheck

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold’s Super Bowl victory came with an unexpected financial twist: a sizable tax bill from the state of California. According to Sportico, because Seattle’s 29–13 championship win took place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa
Stop Saving Seattle’s “Historic” Outhouse Cover

After the Seattle Seahawks won the Super Bowl, the Seattle Police Department tweeted its congratulations and added, “Please stay off the pergola.” HAWKS WIN!!! 💙💙💙💙💚💚💚💚 Please stay off the pergola. — Seattle Police Department (@SeattlePD) February 9,
WATCH: Bill to increase penalty for impersonating a police officer clears WA House

(The Center Square) – There was passionate debate on the floor of the House of Representatives Wednesday over a bill that would make impersonating a law enforcement officer a gross misdemeanor. Republicans opposed House Bill 2165, raising
WA bill adds new hurdles for challenges to illegally registered voters

(The Center Square) – The Washington state House has passed a bill, which was introduced last session, that would impose new rules on how individuals can challenge a voter registration for failing to be a U.S. citizen.
Lawsuit filed over denial of press credentials to journalists by WA House

(The Center Square) – A lawsuit has been filed by the Citizens Action Defense Fund against the Washington state House and other entities for the denial of press credentials to several independent journalists, which the suit claims
Op-Ed: Taxing success won’t build Washington’s future

Washington has the third-best economy in the country, with tech jobs and innovation driving a significant share of this growth. Yet, the Legislature is considering proposals that threaten to undermine this growth and damage Washington’s future. That
Person detained is released after FBI share new photos, footage of subject in search for Nancy Guthrie

Authorities in Pima County, working alongside the FBI, briefly took an individual into custody and later released them after questioning related to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “TODAY” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, according to
Person detained is released after FBI share new photos, footage of subject in search for Nancy Guthrie

Authorities in Pima County, working alongside the FBI, briefly took an individual into custody and later released them after questioning related to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “TODAY” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, according to
Minnesota GOP Governor Candidate Jeff Johnson halts campaign after stabbing death of daughter

Republican gubernatorial hopeful Jeff Johnson has suspended his Minnesota governor campaign after his 22-year-old daughter, Hallie Marie Tobler, was found fatally stabbed in her St. Cloud apartment over the weekend. St. Cloud police say officers responded to