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In Washington, clergy are not mandated reporters. After a similar bill died last year, new language would offer exemptions for sacramental confessions.

A compromise proposal near the end of the legislative session died after Catholics rejected the bill over religious objections.

State lawmakers hope to increase oversight of kids with disabilities sent out of state and prohibit or limit the use of isolation and restraint.

Washington is one of a handful of states that exempt clergy from reporting suspected abuse. Some lawmakers are trying to change that.

Nearly half of those surveyed by The Marshall Project said they believe their power outranks the government's.

From election fraud to QAnon, Chase — a recruit of former state Rep. Matt Shea — is trying to mainstream dangerous lies.

Fueled by the false narrative that widespread fraud caused Trump to lose in 2020, election officials have been under constant attack from far-right deniers.

Disability advocates accuse state lawmakers of shortchanging special education, splitting up families and costing taxpayers millions.

The new 'designation' for one stretch of First Avenue South will honor the late Mariner broadcaster without fully renaming the street. Here's why that's a good thing.