Five years after a gunman killed 20 children and six staff members at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, some state lawmakers see a chance to finally pass key gun-control and safety...
Gov. Jay Inslee signs legislation to create a new Department of Children, Youth and Families. Rep. Ruth Kagi, wearing a blue jacket, looks over his shoulder.
Wrapped in blaze-orange scarves against a steady rain, about 300 people rallied Friday at the Capitol to urge lawmakers to do more for children who are homeless or in foster care.