National A new California law restricts carrying guns in public — testing the Second Amendment Gun owners in California can no longer carry firearms into a range of locations deemed "sensitive spaces." It is already facing all kinds of hurdles in the courts. Mary Louise Kelly Christopher Intagliata Erika Ryan
World Israel is trying to arm more citizens with guns since the Hamas attack Israel was already known for having lots of firearms. But since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, the Israeli government has moved to loosen gun restrictions and fast-track permits for civilians. Scott Neuman Eleanor Beardsley
Seattle students push city to boost mental health funding in schools The Seattle City Council is set to approve it's 2024 budget this week, and students are hopeful it'll include $20 million to expand mental health resources in schools across the city. Sami West
Domestic violence surge 'easing' in King County, prosecutors say Prosecutors in King County say the numbers of domestic violence cases overall are trending downward. That’s after a spike in cases during the pandemic. Amy Radil
'An honest mistake.' Washington state senator arrested in Hong Kong for bringing gun on an airplane KUOW STAFF
Seattle homicides set record, but King County has big plans and lots of funding to prevent gun violence As Seattle marks its 61st homicide of 2023, breaking last year's record, King County officials are planning a new Regional Office of Gun Violence Prevention. The announcement comes at the same time the Department of Justice is sending millions to Washington in gun violence prevention funding. Paige Browning Dyer Oxley
National The governor tried banning guns in Albuquerque. The public health emergency continues N.M. Gov. Michelle Luhan Grisham's temporary ban on guns in the Albuquerque area caused a political firestorm. The ban, since scaled back, faces legal challenges. Meanwhile, shootings haven't stopped. Martin Kaste
Gun violence doesn't discriminate: Rapper Quavo and others share their stories Almost a year after rapper Takeoff, of the music trio Migos, was shot and killed, Quavo, his band mate and uncle, travels to Washington, D.C., to discuss gun violence prevention. Destinee Adams
