Aerial view of the Capitol dome in Olympia

WA cop shortage persists statewide as lawmakers gear up in Olympia

Governor-elect Bob Ferguson wants $100M to hire more police officers, but with a $12B budget shortfall, it’s unclear where the funds will come from.

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