Legislators in Olympia are considering a host of bills to address the housing crisis, and Tuesday, members from both parties announced they're finding common ground. Continue Reading WA lawmakers promise bipartisan action to boost housing Read More
Oregon voters passed a measure that strips language from the state’s constitution allowing for slavery and involuntary servitude when used as a punishment for a crime. Notwithstanding more than 500,000 people voting to keep the language, unofficial returns Tuesday night indicated that the measure was passing by a clear margin. Read More
Both states are known for liberal and robust legal frameworks protecting the right to abortion with few restrictions, but advocates on both sides point out that laws can change Continue Reading Abortion Access In Oregon And Washington Read More
Former Washington state Rep. Matt Shea’s presence in Poland is raising questions Listen Northwest News Network’s Brandon Hollingsworth reports on concerns being raised over Matt Shea’s presence in Poland /… Continue Read More
A new weather satellite will help with weather forecasting in the PNW / Image: NWS Listen: Brandon Hollingsworth reports on a new weather satellite that will provide data for the… Continue Reading New Weather Satellite Will Aid Western Read More
Cybersecurity risks have come to the forefront due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine Listen Read By Anna King and Joshua McNichols What’s happening in Ukraine is a warning for… Continue Reading Cybersecurity Concerns – From Ukraine To The Read More
The Canadian company TC Energy wants to increase the flow of natural gas through Oregon, Washington and Idaho. Continue Reading TC Energy And Pipeline Expansion In NorthwestRead More
Researchers want you to add green crabs to your menu to help combat this invasive species. Continue Reading Eat Green Crabs, Combat Invasive SpeciesRead More
The Washington State Patrol turned 100 this year. To this day it’s still a mostly white, male organization. Over the years it’s struggled to diversify. But now one part of the hiring process is getting fresh scrutiny: the psychological review. Read More
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has expanded his statewide mask order to include larger outdoor events with 500 or more attendees. Continue Reading Inslee Orders Mask Usage At Larger Outdoor EventsRead More
New laws governing Washington State law enforcement took effect on Sunday, including their use of force (HB 1310) and tactics (HB 1054).
Some police departments in King County say new laws means they will no longer respond to certain calls; City of Seattle chief Adrian Diaz calls that “absurd.” Read More
Washingtonians who are fully vaccinated should wear masks in public indoor settings, Gov. Jay Inslee said on Wednesday. Fully vaccinated people who live with young children or someone who is vulnerable to sickness should consider masking indoors even in counties with lower transmission. This is guidance and not a legal requirement. Read More
More testing will allow Washington state to relax some social distancing measures, because we'll be able to identify sick people early and keep them isolated. Here's how we can get there. Continue Reading 30K Coronavirus Tests A Day Could Read More
Across Oregon and Washington, at least 70 percent of the inmates who died since 2008 were awaiting trial, rather than serving time. Civil liberties advocates have long expressed concern over jailing people on low-level crimes that have root causes of mental illness, drug addiction or lack of stable employment. Read More
Incomplete data tracking hides a crisis of rising death rates in overburdened Northwest jails that have been set up to fail the inmates they are tasked with keeping safe. Continue Reading Booked And Buried: Northwest Jails’ Mounting Death TollRead More
