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A state rep and labor unions push for tougher regulations after Cascade PBS reported on a teen who lost both legs in a school work program.

Support among Democrats is split between a state senator and the Lands Commissioner, while a Republican challenger thinks he can flip the seat.

But workers it would affect can’t weigh in. Ethics rules prevent them from lobbying on bills — even ones that would define their ability to unionize.

One company negotiated a $1.3M reduction with the state’s safety agency after a worker’s hand was crushed, following multiple other violations.

HB 1324 hopes to remedy the harm of the racist 'superpredator' myth, which has lengthened the sentences for mostly Indigenous and Black youth. 

A handful of programs across the state are piloting efforts to give families a regular check to help them make ends meet.

As Puget Sound becomes denser, some community groups have unusual authority to veto land-use decisions within their neighborhoods, but won't for long.

The governor told a Crosscut Festival audience that the restrictions have saved about 19,000 lives in Washington state.

Juarez shares her history of advocacy, hopes for collective healing and conviction that Indigenous people must have a seat at the table.

As vehicles change and with more available money, lawmakers look for other ways to fund transportation improvements.