WA Gov. Ferguson to sign reckless speeding bill

House Bill 1596, known as the BEAM Act, will require the installation of intelligent speed assistance (ISA) devices in vehicles driven by individuals with suspended licenses due to reckless or excessive speeding, or when ordered by a court. T

Man on the run after shooting at WA deputies

The Thurston County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man who allegedly shot at a deputy with an AR15 during a pursuit. Damien Madison, 27, is wanted for multiple felony crimes and is considered to be armed and dangerous.

2025 WA legislative session adjourns

After 105 days of meeting in Olympia, lawmakers have gone home after passing a $77.9 billion operating budget, caps on rent increases and other legislation on their last day. Attention now turns to Gov. Bob Ferguson and what he will do with their work.

WA lawmakers' final day of 2025 legislative session

Lawmakers in Olympia are racing to finalize the 2025 legislative session, focusing on a $77.9 billion budget and a bill to cap annual rent increases. With the House's approval, the budget now faces Senate debate, while the rent cap heads to the governor's desk.