Washington Supreme Court
Coverage of Washington Supreme Court in the Nexus archive.
- WA Supreme Court elections make for a momentous primary
The Washington Supreme Court elections this year are considered momentous as they may establish a new direction for the court, which has recently acted more aggressively and swiftly than the state Legislature.
- Washington high court finds state university can be held liable over hazing death
The Washington Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that Washington State University owed a duty of care to a freshman who died from alcohol poisoning during a fraternity hazing event in 2019. The court found the university had a special relationship with the Gamma Chi fraternity, which benefited from institutional support and faced rules prohibiting underage drinking, despite repeated violations.
- WA Supreme Court rules in WSU hazing death
The Washington Supreme Court ruled 5-3 that Washington State University owed a 'duty of care' to Sam Martinez, a 19-year-old who died from hazing-related alcohol poisoning in 2019.
- WA’s high court will weigh in on transgender woman’s prison transfer
The Washington Supreme Court is set to consider a case involving a transgender woman's prison transfer. This marks the first case the court has heard from an incarcerated transgender person, as noted by the American Civil Liberties Union.
- Washington Supreme Court upholds $35 million penalty against Meta
Washington Supreme Court upheld a $35 million penalty against Meta for violating the Fair Campaign Practices Act by failing to provide complete information about political ads. The court affirmed the lower court's ruling, stating the disclosure law meets 'exacting scrutiny' and is narrowly tailored to ensure election transparency.
- Supreme interest in WA high court candidates in 2026 election
The 2026 Washington Supreme Court election has attracted 16 candidates, marking a significant increase in interest for usually low-profile races.