Protesters gather in Olympia amid heightened tension, added security VIEW
Protesters gathered at the state Capitol in Olympia on Sunday, amid heightened tensions and bolstered security in the wake of the pro-Trump assault on the...
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New report reveals fifth Tacoma officer restrained Manuel Ellis, who died in police custody
The details released in a Washington State Patrol report Wednesday underscored the stark contradictions and conflicts of interest that have marred the investigation into Manuel...
New investigative report documents fires, violations at company treating Hanford wastes VIEW
A waste complex has a growing business treating radioactive wastes at the Hanford nuclear facility, but a new report questions the safety of this cheaper...
Washington State Patrol completes inquiry into Manuel Ellis’ death; decision to charge officers rests with Attorney General Bob Ferguson
Manuel Ellis died after Tacoma police cinched off his airway. Four officers are on paid leave.
Biden laps Trump in big money from Washington state as some traditional GOP donors sit this one out
Joe Biden is beating Donald Trump in the race for campaign cash, taking in dozens of six-figure checks. Trump is also raking in millions, but...
How Manuel Ellis slipped through the cracks of the mental health system WATCH
Manuel Ellis, whose death in police custody has been ruled a homicide, wasn't diagnosed with schizophrenia until he was in his late 20s. By then,...
Investigation into Manuel Ellis’ killing by Tacoma police flawed from the start WATCH
Manuel Ellis' death in an encounter with police on March 3 was ruled a homicide amid the national reckoning over police misconduct. But the investigation...
From elected official to lobbyist in just days: Revolving door raises questions about powerful influences in Olympia
Though 33 states have cooling-off periods before public officials can become lobbyists, Washington does not, allowing many to hop directly from public service to private...
Family of Manuel Ellis, Tacoma man who died in police custody, announces $30 million lawsuit
The family of Manuel Ellis, who died in Tacoma police custody in March, announced their intention to sue the department for $30 million and blasted...
Sen. Murray, Rep. Smith seek expanded benefits for Hanford workers provided faulty respirators
The new legislation was spurred by a Seattle Times investigation that revealed 560 workers were supplied with faulty respirators at Hanford.