Thursday Evening Headlines WA to get a hate crime hotline, Tukwila schools face a fiscal crisis, and we remember Seattle scientist Estella Leopold. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. Paige Browning
Montana judge declares 3 laws restricting abortion unconstitutional The decision cited a 1999 Montana Supreme Court ruling that said the state Constitution's right to privacy includes a woman's right to abortion access. Shaylee Ragar
What is Mitch McConnell's legacy? Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's legacy is defined by his work to push the judiciary to the right. Susan Davis
Parental rights ballot gets support, little pushback in Washington state legislative hearing Jeanie Lindsay
Hunter Biden appears for impeachment testimony after a long battle with GOP On Capitol Hill Wednesday, Hunter Biden, the son of President Biden, sat for more than six hours of closed-door testimony in the impeachment inquiry into his father. A Martinez
Should police pursuit rules be looser in Washington? Lawmakers weigh the issue Washington lawmakers are set to take initial action on a group of voter initiatives this week, but only one of them could substantially change existing policies. Jeanie Lindsay
Wednesday Evening Headlines FAA gives Boeing 90 days to address safety issues, stripper's bill of rights passes, and lawmakers debate loosening rules on police pursuits. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. Paige Browning
Congressional leaders reach a deal to avoid a government shutdown Congress will need to pass a short-term continuing resolution to extend funding deadlines in order for the longer term deal to take effect. NPR Washington Desk
Here's a big reason why people may be gloomy about the economy: the cost of money Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers argues that high interest rates are contributing to people's gloomy economic mood. Sentiment may improve, though, if the Federal Reserve begins to cut rates. Scott Horsley
