Starting in two years, House Bill 1163 will require those interested in purchasing guns to apply for a five-year permit through the Washington State Patrol. Applicants must pay a fee and have completed a certified firearms safety training program within the past five years, with limited exceptions.

A new law will require those looking to purchase or receive the transfer of a gun to acquire a permit. Here's when the new law goes into effect.

Rita Cossio has been missing from Pacific since Saturday, May 17 but was "contacted" in Clark County the next day, WSP reported. She may be in the area of Cougar.

Washington State Patrol discovered illegal cannabis grow ops and hazardous illegally imported pesticides in Bonney Lake and Orting, Washington. Two suspects were arrested, and HAZMAT teams disposed of 4,

A new law signed by Gov. Bob Ferguson on Saturday toughens the punishment for littering and delays requirements for retailers to offer thicker bags for sale from Jan. 1, 2026 until 2028.

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) and the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) have released results from their Cinco de Mayo weekend patrols.

Two suspects were arrested by WSP after an AMBER Alert led to a police chase and the safe recovery of two young children.

Washington residents will be required to apply for a permit and complete 50 rounds of live-fire training before they can buy a firearm.