Washington's Governor Ferguson signed HB 1484 enhancing legal measures for rape survivors, allowing enhanced sentences for convictions resulting in pregnancy.

Governor Ferguson signed HB 1821, a bill to strengthen prevailing wage laws, which expands oversight to include labor-management committees in wage violation monitoring.

Clark County Green Business program awards local businesses for sustainability, honoring PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, Simply Thyme Catering, TSMC Washington, and Evergreen Habitat for Humanity for their waste reduction and recycling efforts.

An 18-year-old suspect in the Pierce County mass shooting was arrested, with the Sheriff's Office highlighting extensive investigative work leading to the apprehension.

City Council selects Vishal Bhargava, a Planning Commission member, to replace Councilmember John Stokes, with Bhargava to run in November's election.

Tacoma expands its EV charging infrastructure downtown, nearly doubling public chargers, in alignment with its green goals and to support cleaner transportation.

Seattle and Lake Stevens Police, alongside the Washington State ICAC, arrested two individuals for the sexual exploitation of a 4-year-old, following a tip about CSAM.

Washington state's House Bill 1215, signed by Governor Ferguson, ensures pregnant individuals' end-of-life care decisions are respected by removing the pregnancy exclusion clause from advance directive laws.

The NWS Seattle forecast predicts clear skies turning partly cloudy with a chance of weekend showers, highs from mid-60s to 70s, and light winds turning north-northwest.

Seattle City Council approved new regulations for after-hours lounges to address violence, with Council President Sara Nelson leading the unanimous vote.

The Washington AG sued Seattle Public Schools for failing to accommodate pregnant and nursing staff, with claims of retaliatory actions for those seeking adjustments.

The FBI intensifies its search for a suspect linked to a Tesla charging station attack in Lacey, labeling it as domestic terrorism and seeking public video evidence.

The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program in Snohomish County offers low-income seniors $80 benefit cards to buy local produce, with applications open until May 5, 2025.