Washington Community Custody Conditions: Supreme Court Strikes Down Vague Restriction
Washington community custody conditions must be clear enough for people to understand what they are prohibited from doing. On October 15, 2026, the Washington Supreme Court...
Washington Recall Petition Requirements Explained: 2026 Supreme Court Ruling
Washington recall petition requirements were at the center of a significant Washington Supreme Court decision issued October 15, 2026. The ruling involved seven Skagit County residents...
Three Injured in Cle Elum Car Accident on SR-970 Near Teanaway Road
A Cle Elum car accident left three people injured Sunday afternoon after a sedan collided with an SUV on State Route 970 in Kittitas County. According to...
Washington Jail Death Lawsuits: When Can a County Avoid Liability?
When someone dies in a Washington jail, surviving family members may have questions about whether the death could have been prevented and whether the jail...
Whidbey Island Wildlife Collisions: Remembering Bruiser the Elk
For more than a decade, a solitary bull elk named Bruiser became one of Whidbey Island’s most recognizable residents. News of his death has prompted...
Whidbey Island Wrongful Death After Highway 525 Crash
A Highway 525 fatal crash near Freeland has renewed concerns about intersection safety on Whidbey Island while raising important questions about Washington personal injury and wrongful death...
Washington Right to Self-Representation: What State v. Sims Shows
The Washington right to self-representation allows a criminal defendant to give up the assistance of an attorney and represent himself or herself in court. But because the...
Ellensburg Semi-Truck Crash Highlights Personal Injury Risks on I-90
A recent Ellensburg semi-truck crash on Interstate 90 highlights the serious consequences that can follow when a commercial driver becomes inattentive behind the wheel. While the reported...
Washington Pedestrian Accident Claim: What Injured Pedestrians Should Know After the Martin Way Crash
A serious pedestrian collision on Martin Way East in Thurston County highlights several important issues that can arise in a Washington pedestrian accident claim. According to...
Washington De Novo Resentencing After an Offender Score Changes
Washington de novo resentencing may be required when correcting an offender score lowers a defendant’s standard sentencing range. A recent Washington Court of Appeals decision, State v....