Katie Hayes, Author at InvestigateWest

A man dressed in a suit and hat holds a gun.

Government

After a turbulent year, Washington state poised to ban guns at protests, Capitol grounds

Despite gun-rights opposition, lawmakers in Olympia are working to deter ad hoc ‘patrols’ and armed…

Katie HayesApril 12, 2021

Law enforcement officers with guns stand guard in front of a mansion entryway. In the foreground, arms from off-camera hold up an American flag.

Event From the Field

In the wake of insurrection, Washington lawmakers look for options to derail ad hoc militias

Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes Washington state lawmakers are considering new restrictions on armed groups…

Katie HayesJanuary 8, 2021

Government

Laws banning private armies go unenforced in Washington

Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutes Paramilitary organizations are illegal in Washington and many other states.…

Katie HayesNovember 2, 2020