After a D.C. woman went missing, police made a grisly discovery
Prince George’s County Police arrested Devontae Gray, 30, in the killing of 29-year-old Alexis Schuler, of D.C.
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Despite domestic violence, legal blindness, Green Oaks’ Lashava Washington perseveres
Her aunt was killed nearby in a domestic violence incident and her vision continues to deteriorate, but Green Oaks' Lashava Washington keeps pushing.
WA’s new ‘Hope Cards’ offer alternative to carrying thick protection orders
In 2023, Sullivan reached out to Rep. Dan Griffey, R-Allyn, who sponsored House Bill 1766, to create a Hope Card program to offer wallet-sized cards with information about a protection order.
Domestic violence pushes women to life on the streets, survey shows
Faced with a homeless services system largely built for men, women experiencing domestic abuse may find themselves choosing between violence and the street.
House Democrats push 11% firearm, ammo excise tax as $10B to $16B shortfall looms
As Washington state grapples with an operating budget shortfall upwards of $16 billion through 2029, House Democrats are proposing a tax on firearms and ammunition to
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Hope cards available for people with protection orders in Washington State
The Hope Card program was signed into law on May 4th, 2023 by Governor Inslee. The cards became available on January 1, 2025. Hope Cards are valid as long as the protection order is active and they must be requested via application on the Washington Courts website, according to the release.
Critics say WA’s domestic extremism task force lacks viewpoint diversity
More than a dozen people registered to provide public comment at the second meeting of the Domestic Extremism and Mass Violence Task Force. Their feedback uniformly criticized the lack of diversity among the task force members.
Man who got Jan. 6 pardon is arrested on federal gun charge
Daniel Ball’s case tied to the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack was formally dismissed after he received a full pardon from President Trump. But by Wednesday, Ball was arrested once
As Greece confronts gender-based violence, a new law triggers legal protest
Greek lawyers’ associations have announced a nationwide strike for Thursday and Friday of next week, protesting draft legislation to combat gender-based violence
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Domestic violence incident closes Wapato street
WAPATO, Wash.–A domestic violence situation on E. Wapato Rd. involved drugs and a mental health crisis. Yakima Sheriff's Department PIO Casey Schilperoot said designated crisis responders and deputies have been at the scene since around 9 a.m.
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Yakima YWCA Hosts Empowerment Gala to Combat Domestic Violence
Domestic violence remains a pressing issue in Yakima, prompting the local police department to establish a dedicated Domestic Violence Coordinated Community Response Team. Officers often spend a significant portion of their shifts responding to domestic violence incidents, underlining the severity of the problem in the community.
Akron woman who fatally shot abusive boyfriend sentenced for reckless homicide
Samantha Stevens, 24, pleaded guilty to reckless homicide Thursday in the 2021 shooting death of her boyfriend, who she said physically abused her.