Guns

Education

Put cops back in school and shut down the street, Garfield High parents say after another Seattle shooting

Education

‘Safety shouldn’t be a privilege.’ Garfield High parents demand action after student was shot

Some parents organized a “protect and protest'' event on Wednesday, exactly one week after the student was shot. Organizers invited the community to protest at each corner of 23rd Avenue at 2:10 p.m., before school ends, to help them bring awareness to the ongoing gun violence in the area.

Politics

Open carry guns at zoos and bus stops in Washington state? That could soon be banned

The Washington State Senate approved legislation Friday that creates new limits on the state's open carry laws, aiming to add to the list of public settings where openly carrying firearms is prohibited.

Government

Federal Way gun store owner to pay $3 million for violating Washington gun law

World

Israel is trying to arm more citizens with guns since the Hamas attack

Israel was already known for having lots of firearms. But since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, the Israeli government has moved to loosen gun restrictions and fast-track permits for civilians.

Education

Seattle students push city to boost mental health funding in schools

The Seattle City Council is set to approve it's 2024 budget this week, and students are hopeful it'll include $20 million to expand mental health resources in schools across the city.

Crime

Domestic violence surge 'easing' in King County, prosecutors say

Prosecutors in King County say the numbers of domestic violence cases overall are trending downward. That’s after a spike in cases during the pandemic.