New WA hotline to report hate crimes launches in 3 counties
Washington has launched a hotline to report hate crimes and bias in three of the state’s biggest counties.
Residents in King, Spokane and Clark counties can now report hate crimes and bias incidents to the non-emergency hotline at 1-855-225-1010 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This pilot will last 18 months, before Washington expands the hotline statewide in January 2027.
Staff can help callers find support services or assist in reporting incidents to local police. Anyone in the three counties can also report online. If experiencing an active emergency, residents should call 911, not the new hotline.
“Hate crimes not only directly harm individuals but also can instill harm throughout the community,” state Attorney General Nick Brown said in a statement.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/07/08/new-wa-hotline-to-report-hate-crimes-launches-in-3-counties/