Trial Commences for Man Accused of Killing Washington State Patrol Trooper in DUI Crash on I-5
The trial is underway for Raul Benitez-Santana, charged in the high-speed crash that killed WSP Trooper Christopher Gadd on March 2, 2024. According to KIRO 7, the incident involved multiple vehicles on I-5, with dashcam footage showing the suspect’s SUV speeding before the collision.
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson Urges Congress to Halt Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, Citing Risks to 2 Million Residents
Governor Bob Ferguson of Washington opposes Congress's cuts to Medicaid, arguing they would harm vulnerable populations including long-term care recipients, opioid treatment seekers, and newborns.
Governor Bob Ferguson Signs Landmark Bill to Refine Sentence Reduction Program for Incarcerated Individuals
Governor enacted a law to refine a program granting sentence reductions for compliant inmates, backed by Representative Goodman. It gives corrections officers more discretion in awarding credits.












