Supreme Court

Oregon Senators Call For Bae's Release

Fri, 03 May 2013 15:14:35 +0000

Federal authorities say they’re working on the release of Kenneth Bae – the University of Oregon graduate believed to be in a North Korean prison. Government-run news outlets in North Korea say Bae has received as much as a 15-year sentence from the country’s Supreme Court for allegedly undermining the government.

Washington’s State Supreme Court Makes History

Patricia Murphy — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:17:03 +0000

The Washington State Supreme Court will make history Monday when newly elected Justice Sheryl Gordon McCloud is sworn in. KUOW’s Patricia Murphy reports.

Supreme Court: EPA Rule Could Make Logging Road Case Moot

Amelia Templeton — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 14:40:36 +0000

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday in a case from Oregon over water pollution from logging roads. Amelia Templeton of EarthFix reports a last minute rule change may have made the case moot.

Schools Chief Asks For 39% Budget Increase

Ann Dornfeld — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 14:06:02 +0000

Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn has asked for an additional four-point-one-billion dollars for basic education in his biennial budget proposal. Ann Dornfeld reports.

7 Years Of Top-Two Primary Litigation In Wash. Comes To An End

Max Bartlett — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 13:30:28 +0000

It took seven years and hundreds of court filings. Now the legal fight over Washington’s top-two primary is over. The U.S. Supreme Court Monday declined to hear an appeal brought by the state’s Democratic and Libertarian parties. Olympia Correspondent Austin Jenkins reports.

Tim Eyman Initiative Once Again Before Washington High Court

Austin Jenkins — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 13:11:06 +0000

The Washington Supreme Court could decide by the end of this year whether a voter-approved two-thirds requirement for tax hikes is constitutional. But first, the justices must determine who has the right to challenge the law. That technical question was the focus of oral arguments Tuesday. Olympia Correspondent Austin Jenkins has details.

Wash. Supreme Court Ruling Clears Way For Lawsuit Over Tribal Gas Stations

Austin Jenkins — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 13:10:06 +0000

Gas station owners in Washington have won the right to proceed with a lawsuit against the state. They’re challenging the policy of gas tax refunds to Native American tribes who operate their own gas stations. Olympia Correspondent Austin Jenkins has more on the implications.

Washinton Supreme Court Race Could Be McCloud, Sanders

Amy Radil — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:48:11 +0000

Early primary totals indicate that two advocates for defendants’ rights could compete for the open seat on the Washington supreme court: Sheryl Gordon McCloud and Richard Sanders. KUOW’s Amy Radil reports.

Four candidates had sought to replace retiring supreme court justice Tom Chambers. They included longtime King County Superior Court judge Bruce Hilyer, and former Pierce county executive John Ladenburg.

For Washington Supreme Court Justice, "Primary" Race Is Final

Amy Radil — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 13:00:47 +0000

Washington Supreme Court Justice Steve Gonzalez was appointed to the state’s high court six months ago. Now he’s up for reelection.

His opponent is Bruce Danielson, a Kitsap county attorney who has declined to campaign. The race will be decided in the August 7th primary, and Gonzalez says he’s rushing to build name recognition. KUOW’s Amy Radil reports.

Northwest Lawmakers Debating How To React To Health Care Ruling

Matt Laslo — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 14:27:38 +0000

The Supreme Court’s decision on the health care law threw many members of Congress for a loop. Many northwest lawmakers were surprised that the Supreme Court upheld the law’s individual mandate and put limits on the government’s attempt to expand Medicaid. Matt Laslo reports from the nation’s capital.