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March 9, 2023

WA House approves bill requiring background check, 10-day wait for gun purchasing

Washington House Democrats passed a bill that would require firearm buyers to complete a background check and show proof of a safety training program before purchasing a gun.

March 9, 2023

Ex-NBA star Shawn Kemp booked into Washington jail as video appears to show mall incident

Shawn Kemp, a former NBA All-Star, was booked into a Washington jail and was held on a drive-by shooting charge for his alleged role in an incident outside a mall.

March 9, 2023

Domestic extremism bill would criminalize free speech, create 'Ministry of Truth,' advocacy group warns

Washington lawmakers are taking aim at disinformation, anti-government ideologies and white supremacism. Why critics call it a "dangerous" attempt to police speech.

March 8, 2023

Idaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger was busted in PJs, stuffing trash in Ziploc bags, prosecutor says

Idaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger was allegedly awake at 1:30 a.m., bagging up his "personal trash" and wearing gloves when police burst in and arrested him on Dec. 30.

March 8, 2023

WA sells organizations allowances to emit greenhouse gas, auction raises $300M

Washington held its first auction selling allowances to emit greenhouse gas. Businesses, lawmakers, and individuals bought 6.2 million allowances, raising a revenue of $300 million.

March 8, 2023

Seattle bus driver sickened by passengers using fentanyl, says city health officials ignoring his complaints

King County Metro driver Stevon Williams criticized area health officials who he claimed refused to examine him after fentanyl fumes made him too sick to work.

March 7, 2023

2 children dead after Democrat-backed law prohibits police from pursuing suspect driving 111 mph

Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney says criminals are taking advantage of laws restricting police in Washington state, including a vehicular pursuit ban.

March 7, 2023

California trans child molester's dad denies murder allegations, defends jailhouse calls

Hannah Tubbs' father says the convicted trans child molester did not kill a man three weeks before a murder trial is set to begin in Kern County, California.

March 5, 2023

Washington marijuana dispensary owner berates cop in profanity-laced tirade: 'You're not married, huh?'

A Washington state marijuana dispensary owner was seen on video berating a cop in a profanity-filled tirade after the trooper pulled a driver over outside of the dispensary.

March 5, 2023

Second Sunday of Lent: God's greatest blessings may be 'unexpected,' says Washington pastor

The second Sunday of Lent is a time to slow down and consider God's blessings, a Washington-based pastor told Fox News Digital; blessings are evidence of God's grace.