The Washington House has advanced House Bill 1163, which requires prospective gun buyers to secure a state permit, to Governor Bob Ferguson for approval.

This week marks the 99th anniversary of the tragic death of Bessie Coleman, a pioneering aviator and the first African American woman to earn a pilot's license. Coleman, who died in a plane crash on April 30, 1926, in Jacksonville, Florida, remains a symbol of courage and determination. Her groundbreaking achievements continue to inspire generations, as she broke barriers for women and people of color in the aviation industry.

The Trump administration has initiated efforts to undermine the National Climate Assessment, a critical report designed to offer a comprehensive and current evaluation of climate change impacts across the United States, by altering its scope and potentially distorting established scientific truths.