Three climbers died in Washington state when an anchor apparently failed as they were descending in a steep gulley Sunday, the Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office said. A fourth member of the ...

A law signed by Washington State Gov. Bob Ferguson last week that requires members of the clergy to report confessions of child abuse or neglect is under scrutiny, as the U.S. Department of ...

(OSV News) -- Legislation that would require clergy to report child abuse or neglect in Washington state was signed into law by Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson May 2. While some have argued the bill ...

The U.S. Justice Department is investigating a new Washington state law that requires clergy members to report suspected child abuse, the agency announced May 5. Tamara Govedarovic via Unsplash A ...

The Catholic Church and federal government reacted vehemently to new legislation in Washington state that requires priests to report child abuse or neglect to law enforcement after learning about ...

The Catholic Church announced that priests will be excommunicated if they follow a new Washington state law requiring clergy to report confessions about child abuse to law enforcement.

Legislation that would require clergy to report child abuse or neglect in Washington state was signed into law by Democratic Governor Bob Ferguson May 2. Supporters say the new law closes an ...

MONROE, Wash. — The Washington State Evergreen Spring Home Show is back! Hundreds of local businesses will be at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe from April 25-27. They will be on hand ...

From breaking news to special features, we're on it! Join the NonStop Local Chord group and always be in the know. OLYMPIA, Wash. – A new mandate in Washington now requires clergy members to ...

by Jeremy Harris, KOMO News Reporter TOPICS: WASHINGTON STATE — Washington state’s budget crisis may lead to a $40 million cut to an outreach program that helps people get out of homeless ...

Here are the most recent bills Ferguson has signed, and the changes they make to Washington ... and works as a state lead on addressing complex cases of children in crisis. A "child in crisis ...