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WA moves toward legal shields for abortion, gender-affirming care
Although abortion rights are already codified in state law, Gov. Jay Inslee announced ‘sanctuary bills’ to protect patients and health care providers.
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Why aren't clergy members obligated to report abuse in WA?
Since 2003, there has been bipartisan support among legislators to patch the state's mandatory-reporter law exemption.
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State Rep. Rob Chase's re-election effort is full of conspiracies
From election fraud to QAnon, Chase — a recruit of former state Rep. Matt Shea — is trying to mainstream dangerous lies.
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How Washington gun control laws compare to other states
Washington already ranked among the strictest states for firearm laws before it passed additional gun control legislation this year. But advocates say there's still room for improvement.
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Live updates: Washington state primary election results
As ballot counts roll in, check back here to see which candidates are leading this year's races for Congress, state Legislature and more.