Politics Spokane Republicans call for Rep. Matt Shea to step down Kim Malcolm talks with journalist Leah Sottile about the numerous controversies involving Rep. Matt Shea (R-Spokane Valley). Kim Malcolm Andy Hurst
Politics Washington first state to legalize human composting Composting human remains is now legal in Washington, in first of its kind law. Paige Browning
Education Free college is coming for more low income students in Washington Kim Malcolm talks with Michael Meotti about the Workforce Education Investment Act. Kim Malcolm Andy Hurst
Politics Washington becomes first West Coast state ready to ditch time changes With the stroke of the governor's pen Wednesday, Washington officially became the first West Coast state to ditch the twice-yearly time switch. But the... Tom Banse
Politics Washington passes 'model bill' on missing indigenous women Washington lawmakers have passed a bill to help investigate cases of missing or murdered indigenous people. Paige Browning
Politics Presidential electors now must follow party, or lose their seat People who represent Washington state in the electoral college are now required to vote for their party's presidential nominee. Paige Browning
Politics Call this 'Year of the Environment' at Washington Legislature (except for orcas) The Washington Legislature is at the finish line after big decisions on clean energy, education and the measles. The Seattle Channel's Joni Balter and Q13 political analyst C.R. Douglas recap the session with KUOW's Patricia Murphy. Patricia Murphy Jason Pagano
Health Healthcare workers bill 'blown to bits' by amendments, says sponsor The sponsor of a patient safety bill says it’s been obliterated by proposed amendments. Patricia Murphy
Health Parents cheer final passage of bill to help mentally ill teens Washington state law can make it hard for families to help teens who are experiencing mental health issues. A bill that would change that just passed the legislature. Deborah Wang
Politics What's happening the last week of the Washington Legislature's session The Washington Legislature tries to pass a $50 billion-plus budget and The Guardian links Rep. Matt Shea to a right-wing surveillance effort. Reporter Austin Jenkins talks politics with KUOW’s Angela King. Angela King Austin Jenkins
