State Supreme Court rules against lawmakers

The Washington Supreme Court says state lawmakers are subject to the same public disclosure rules that apply to other elected officials and agencies. The justices’ 7-2 ruling Thursday comes after arguments in June on the appeal of

85-year-old suspect held for murder

Authorities say an 85-year-old woman killed a roommate, shot another and then tried to kill herself at their home south of Seattle. Police received a 911 call from the shooting victim around 1 a.m. Thursday reporting she

Legal age to smoke and vape going up January 1

CLALLAM COUNTY – The legal age to smoke and vape tobacco products goes up to 21 years-old on January 1 in our state. State lawmakers passed Engrossed House Bill 1074 earlier this year over growing concerns about

Rep. Tharinger weighs in on “pay-per-mile” tax

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Transportation Commission voted Tuesday afternoon to move forward with recommendations for a proposed “by-the-mile” tax to replace the state’s current gas tax. They urge the Legislature to take a slow and gradual