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In Washington, decisions on the use of technology in the workplace have been made by management for public workers. That's been the case for over 20 years. But now, some lawmakers want to pass an exemption that would allow public sector employees to bargain on one broad and ever changing technology – artificial intelligence.

By: Jeanie Lindsay, Northwest News NetworkPeople running for office in Washington will begin submitting official paperwork next week to get on the ballot…

By: Jeanie Lindsay, Northwest News NetworkPart of a program to move people out of homeless encampments along major roads in Washington is facing an…

By: Jeanie Lindsay, Northwest News NetworkWashington's 60-day legislative session has ended. Spirits were high in Olympia Thursday as lawmakers adjourned…

(Runtime 4:14)By Jeanie Lindsay / Northwest News NetworkThe final Friday of September was an emotional day at Larch Corrections Center.The…

On April 20, Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law House Bill 1177 that establishes a cold case unit specifically for missing and murdered Indigenous women and people in the state. “This legislation will ensure that Indigenous victims of crime receive robust, thorough investigations, and potential prosecution,” Inslee said.

Washington lawmakers are getting back into the swing of working on legislation in committees following a key cutoff deadline. Wednesday marked the final day for legislators to pass bills from the chamber they originated in, meaning most bills that didn't receive a vote on the floor will no longer be considered this session.

OLYMPIA, Wash. – Washington lawmakers are considering a plan to save money by abolishing the death penalty in the state. That idea got a hearing today in…