Scot Peterson, if convicted, could get more than 96 years in prison. He is charged with criminal counts that include child neglect, culpable negligence and perjury.Read More
Feb. 14, Valentine's Day, marks the one-year anniversary of the school shooting in Parkland, Florida. And school safety is high on the legislative agenda in Washington state this year. There are bills for more police officers and mental health staff in schools, and to help schools better prepare for emergencies.Read More
"Sheriff [Scott] Israel has repeatedly failed and has demonstrated a pattern of poor leadership," Gov. Ron DeSantis announced. Former Coral Springs Police Sgt. Gregory Tony will replace Israel.Read More
At least 2,600 school walkouts were planned across the country, starting at 10 a.m. in each time zone.Read More
Students from across the Northwest joined a nationwide walkout today on the one-month anniversary of a shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School to bring attention to safety, gun violence and to remember the 17 people killed in Parkland, Florida.Read More
Among other things, the legislation raises the legal age for gun purchases to 21, institutes a waiting period of three days and allows for the arming of some school personnelRead More
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is reiterating his call for state lawmakers to pass a series of what he calls “common sense” gun control measures. He made his comments Wednesday, Feb. 21 in response to the Florida shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School where 17 people were killed.Read More
