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Judge rejects lawsuit against rewrite of WA parental rights law
Thurston County Superior Court Judge John Skinder upheld House Bill 1296, a contested 2025 parental rights law expected to face appeal.
WA Supreme Court rejects state’s attempt to unblock sheriff eligibility law
A Supreme Court commissioner kept a judge's block on SB 5974 in place as sheriff candidate filing continues statewide.
Judge blocks Washington’s new sheriff standards law
Thurston County Superior Court judge finds Legislature may have exceeded constitutional authority in setting new sheriff requirements.
Opinion: Cowards in black robes
Judge refuses emergency protection for constitutional sheriffs facing removal by unelected board.
Belkot appeals judge’s decision to dismiss her case against Clark County
…al appeals court will hear the case in several months after judge dismissed all five claims.
Michelle Belkot fired up over judge’s decision to dismiss her case against Clark County Council
A federal judge dismissed Michelle Belkot’s claims that the Clark County Council violated her rights and public meeting laws by removing her from the…
Opinion: ‘Seeking might over right destroys representative government’
Retired judge Dave Larson argues that prioritizing political power over constitutional principles has undermined representative government and calls…
Opinion: When fast feels slow
Doug Dahl explains why drivers often misjudge their speed, especially when using cruise control or transitioning from freeway to city streets.
Judge grants C-TRAN injunction against WSDOT
A judge ruled that WSDOT cannot withhold grants from C-TRAN while the agency’s board composition review process continues.
Opinion: Trump nominates Judge Charles Neil Floyd for U.S. Attorney Western District of WA state amid focus on immigration
Bill Bruch examines President Trump’s nomination of Judge Charles Neil Floyd for U.S. Attorney in the Western District of Washington.
Thurston County judge grants C-TRAN restraining order against WSDOT
A Thurston County judge granted C-TRAN a temporary restraining order against WSDOT, blocking a threat to pull $10 million in funding over board representation…
County council appoints Megan Peyton to District Court
…nty Council to District Court, filling the seat of retiring Judge Kelli E. Osler. Peyton brings 19 years of legal experience.