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A pride flag flies in front of Boise City Hall, just blocks from the Idaho Capitol in this file photo. The Idaho House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a resolution asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn its 2015 ruling that legalized gay marriage nationwide. (Photo by Erika Bolstad/Stateline)

Idaho House approves request to US Supreme Court to overturn ruling that legalized gay marriage

The Idaho House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a resolution to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn its 2015 landmark ruling that legalized gay marriage nationwide. … more

By Laura Guido / Idaho Capital Sun | 3/10/26

Christian Pantoja-Martinez, 24, Rochester, makes a video appearance in Lewis County Superior Court on Monday, March 9.

Rochester man accused of strangling woman after entering home through window

A Rochester man faces allegations he strangled a woman after entering her Centralia home through a second-story window. Christian Pantoja-Martinez, 24, is charged with two counts of … more

By Jacob Farmer / jfarmer@chronline.com | 3/10/26

Some of Shawn Jacob's hunting permits are visible on his rear view mirror on Aug. 21, 2025. He funds his hunting by running a locally esteemed boat repair business, which is seen in the background.

As hunting becomes more expensive, Wahkiakum County considers taxing timberland owners

ELOCHOMAN RIVER VALLEY — Hunters across Wahkiakum and Pacific counties say they have reached a breaking point as financial giants make their way of life increasingly expensive and dangerous — and … more

Henry Brannan / Murrow News | 3/10/26

Six-vehicle Interstate 5 crash in Cowlitz County sends five to hospital

Authorities say a six-vehicle crash on Interstate 5 South in Kelso sent five people to the hospital on Monday afternoon. The accident occurred at about 1:53 p.m., south of the exit for the Three … more

By The Daily News | 3/10/26

The Washington state Capitol on April 18, 2025. (Photo by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero/Washington State Standard)

Republican in Washington state House draws GOP challenger

An incumbent Washington Republican state lawmaker is facing an intraparty challenge from an associate pastor of a Wenatchee church who’s raised close to $300,000. Adam James, who helped … more

By Jerry Cornfield / The Washington State Standard | 3/10/26

Members of the Washington State Office of Independent Investigations were at the scene of a fatal police shooting on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, in the 400 block of North Ash Street in Centralia.

Washington Legislature enacts bill expanding scope of Office of Independent Investigation

The Washington State Legislature passed a bill that expands the scope of the statewide Office of Independent Investigation, which recently began its initial work on police deadly use of force … more

By TJ Martinell / The Center Square | 3/10/26

Podcaster Brandi Kruse watches during the “Let’s Go Washington” initiatives rally at the Capitol in Olympia on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024.

Federal judge denies restraining order for Washington media figures seeking press passes

A federal judge in Tacoma on Tuesday ruled that Washington state lawmakers were within their rights to decline press passes to media figures Brandi Kruse, Jonathan Choe and Ari Hoffman. Earlier … more

By Brett Davis / The Center Square | 3/10/26

Incumbent Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders, left, and challenger Kevin Burton-Crow, right.

Thurston County sheriff challenger Kevin Burton-Crow earns captain’s association endorsement

The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office Captain’s Association (TCSOCA) formally endorsed challenger Kevin Burton-Crow for sheriff on Tuesday in a statement that heavily criticized incumbent Sheriff … more

By Emily Fitzgerald / emily@thurstonchronicle.com | 3/10/26

Gov. Bob Ferguson delivers the State of the State address for the 2026 Legislative session at the Washington state Capitol in Olympia on Tuesday, Jan. 13.

First grants awarded under Washington state’s new $100M police hiring program

The first two grants from Washington’s new $100 million effort to boost law enforcement hiring have been awarded to local police departments, after months of frustration over the program’s … more

By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard | 3/10/26

Portland Public Schools will cut administrator jobs amid budget shortfall

Multiple senior-level employees who work in administrative roles for Portland Public Schools were told Monday that they will have to reapply for their jobs for the upcoming school year — and that … more

Julia Silverman / oregonlive.com (TNS) | 3/10/26

Woman given credit time served after her toddler overdosed on her fentanyl

A 36-year-old woman whose toddler overdosed on fentanyl in her Spokane Valley home was given credit for the three months she served in jail, according to a Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney's … more

Garrett Cabeza / The Spokesman-Review (TNS) | 3/10/26

Call 911 in Seattle? You might end up in an Uber

More than 1,000 times in a year, someone in Seattle may dial 911 for an ambulance to the hospital and get picked up by an Uber instead. Proponents say these rides can save patients money and … more

Daniel Beekman / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 3/10/26

Seattle’s social media scene — who’s scrolling what?

Social media use is widespread among Seattle metro-area adults. The latest survey data from market-research giant Nielsen shows around 92% of adults, or roughly 3 million people, have visited at … more

Gene Balk / FYI Guy / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 3/10/26

Washington state police mask ban approved by lawmakers, heads to governor

The Washington state Senate gave final approval Monday to a bill banning law enforcement officers from wearing face-concealing masks while interacting with the public, sending the measure to the … more

Sophia Sostrin / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 3/10/26

Bill that would strengthen standards for Washington state sheriffs headed to governor

After a contentious hourslong debate in the state House of Representatives, a bill that would strengthen standards for Washington's elected sheriffs and make it easier to oust them is set to land on … more

Caitlyn Freeman / The Seattle Times (TNS) | 3/10/26

NATO boosts defenses around key US radar in Turkey amid Iran war

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is increasing air defenses in southeast Turkey, where the U.S. operates a key radar supporting the alliance’s ballistic missile shield. The decision to … more

Selcan Hacaoglu and Firat Kozok / Bloomberg News (TNS) | 3/10/26

Iran's threats on US soil: sleeper cells, lone wolves, cyberattacks and eerie numbers code

With U.S. and Israeli forces continuing offensive strikes on Iran, federal counterterrorism authorites are warning that the desperate theocracy could launch retaliatory strikes on American soil … more

Richard Winton / Los Angeles Times (TNS) | 3/10/26

The Washington state Capitol is pictured from Heritage Park in Olympia on Tuesday, Feb. 3.

Washington state House pulls an all-nighter as income tax debate continues

Washington state lawmakers pulled an all-nighter on the House floor in debating a controversial income tax bill Monday evening into Tuesday morning. Legislators returned shortly after 7 a.m. … more

By Carleen Johnson / The Center Square | 3/10/26

Theo Angelis, a Seattle litigator, was appointed to the Washington Supreme Court by Gov. Bob Ferguson on Monday, March 9, 2026, in Olympia. (Photo courtesy of the governor’s office)

Seattle litigator appointed to Washington state Supreme Court

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Monday appointed Seattle litigator Theo Angelis to the state Supreme Court to replace outgoing Justice Barbara Madsen. Angelis, 53, comes to the high court … more

By Jake Goldstein-Street / The Washington State Standard | 3/9/26

Governor Bob Ferguson appears with supporters of the bill after signing the legislation into law on March 9, 2026. House Bill 2355 establishes labor rights for nannies, gardeners and other domestic workers. (Aspen Ford/Washington State Standard)

Nannies, housekeepers and other domestic workers to gain state protections in Washington

New protections for domestic workers in Washington will take effect next year under a bill Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Monday. Before the bill signing, close to 100 people gathered on the … more

By Aspen Ford / The Washington State Standard | 3/9/26