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DNA samples and genetic sleuths helped solve WA cold cases

Austin Jenkins

Modern day DNA sleuthing has solved two Washington rape cases from nearly two decades ago. Both cases had gone cold until local authorities received grants from the Attorney General’s office. That money allowed them to hire forensic genealogists to develop a list of potential suspects.

Attorney General Bob Ferguson announces an agreement with three major opioid distributors to settle a lawsuit that had gone to trial, but had not yet concluded. Under the agreement, the state and local governments will share a $476 million settlement to address the ongoing public health fallout from the opioid crisis.

Washington attorney general announces $476M settlement with opioid distributors

Austin Jenkins

Three major opioid distributors will pay the state of Washington and local communities $476 million to end an ongoing lawsuit. The agreement announced Tuesday comes after the state attorney general rejected a previous settlement offer last summer.

Gov. Jay Inslee prepares to sign gun-related legislation at a bill signing ceremony in the State Reception Room at the Capitol on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. One of the bills bans the manufacture and sale of gun magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition.

Inslee signs trio of gun bills, including ban on sale of ‘high-capacity’ gun magazines

Austin Jenkins

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday signed into law three gun-related bills, including one that will prohibit the sale of gun magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition.

Government and Politics

In Washington, the revolving door between government service and lobbying is well-greased

Austin Jenkins

On the evening of Monday, March 23, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee delivered a televised address from his office at the Capitol to announce his “Stay Home,…