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Law

Stories about law and politics in the Pacific Northwest, with many from KNKX's Law and Justice reporter, Paula Wissel.

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Law enforcement needs 'culture change,' says King Co. Council chair

Law enforcement needs 'culture change,' says King Co. Council chair

This is part two of a conversation KNKX had with Claudia Balducci, chair of the King County Council. Listen to part one ... Read more

26 Feb 2021

4mins

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For state's first Native American justice, a diverse Supreme Court is 'just the beginning'

For state's first Native American justice, a diverse Supreme Court is 'just the beginning'

More than a century ago, a Yakama Nation fisherman named Alec Towessnute was stopped while fishing near Prosser, and pro... Read more

15 Jan 2021

8mins

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Washington's new chief justice vows to 'follow through' and eradicate bias in the justice system

Washington's new chief justice vows to 'follow through' and eradicate bias in the justice system

The state Supreme Court has a new leader. Chief Justice Steven González was sworn in Monday as the court began its new t... Read more

12 Jan 2021

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Professor: Transparency will be key as four regional police agencies get new leaders

Professor: Transparency will be key as four regional police agencies get new leaders

Four of the region’s largest police agencies will see big changes in the near future.

27 Aug 2020

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Washington's chief justice on the law, her career, and how to disagree

Washington's chief justice on the law, her career, and how to disagree

Debra Stephens became chief justice of the Supreme Court of Washington — the state’s highest court — on Jan. 6. She’s be... Read more

13 Jan 2020

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Hate Crimes Training Helps Local Officials Understand Affected Communities

Hate Crimes Training Helps Local Officials Understand Affected Communities

With increasing news of public displays of white supremacy around the country, local law enforcement and elected officia... Read more

13 Nov 2018

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How A New Supreme Court Justice May Affect Cases Filed By Washington’s Attorney General

How A New Supreme Court Justice May Affect Cases Filed By Washington’s Attorney General

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson has been particularly aggressive in filing lawsuits against the Trump administr... Read more

2 Jul 2018

1min

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Janus Decision Has Implications For Private-Sector Unions In Washington

Janus Decision Has Implications For Private-Sector Unions In Washington

Washington state has the third-highest rate of union membership in the country, after New York and Hawaii. Even though t... Read more

29 Jun 2018

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Washington, Other States To Sue Trump Administration Over Family Separation

Washington, Other States To Sue Trump Administration Over Family Separation

Washington is leading a coalition of states planning to sue the Trump administration over its policy of separating child... Read more

21 Jun 2018

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Woman Banned From Childcare For Decades-Old Conviction Sues To Get Job Back

Woman Banned From Childcare For Decades-Old Conviction Sues To Get Job Back

Christal Fields thought she had finally shaken the decades-old conviction that had complicated much of her life. When sh... Read more

25 May 2018

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