Tag: Washington Law

Judge permanently blocks WA sheriff standards law

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard October 2, 2026 A judge on Friday threw out tough new job standards for county sheriffs approved by Washington lawmakers...

Trump nominates Pete Serrano for US attorney in western WA

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard September 14, 2026 In an unexpected move, President Donald Trump on Monday nominated Pete Serrano, a former state attorney general...

US Supreme Court will hear challenge to WA runaway youth law

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard June 29, 2026 The U.S. Supreme Court announced Monday it will consider the legality of a Washington law to protect...

Theo Angelis sworn in as WA Supreme Court justice

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard May 18, 2026 Theo Angelis is Washington’s newest state Supreme Court justice. While he has been on the court for about...

New WA law drops barriers for homeless shelters, permanent supportive housing

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard March 27, 2026 EVERETT — A new Washington state law will require local governments to allow housing for people experiencing...

Ferguson signs law to undo WA estate tax increase enacted last year

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard March 24, 2026 Washington will soon end its reign as the state with the nation’s highest estate tax. Gov. Bob Ferguson...

Washington law will make it easier for state to distribute its abortion pill stockpile

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard March 14, 2026 Washington earlier this year had to return 30,000 expiring doses from its abortion pill stockpile to the...

WA sheriffs urge partial veto of bill setting new standards for their jobs

by Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard March 13, 2026 Washington sheriffs are pushing Gov. Bob Ferguson to veto parts of a controversial bill that would set...

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Largest gas pipeline network in Northwest could grow as Oklahoma-based owners pursue expansion

House Speaker makes case for unseating Democrat in WA’s heated congressional race