Albert James
Albert James is a television reporter covering state government as part of the Murrow News Fellowship program – a collaborative effort between news outlets statewide, including FOX 13 Seattle, and Washington State University.
An award-winning reporter who previously covered the Washington Legislature, Albert serves as the broadcast television correspondent for the 2025 legislative season. He is based at the TVW offices in Olympia, and his news packages are available for free to television stations across the state.
Albert is a 2022 graduate of the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at Washington State University, interning for KIRO, Seattle’s CBS station.
Most recently he was a reporter/anchor/producer in Eugene, Ore., at KEZI, an ABC affiliate.
The latest from Albert James
Washington’s work zone speed camera program continues rollout
WSDOT’s camera program has already resulted in over 2,500 infractions after launching in April.
WA leaders raise LGBTQ+ Pride flag at capitol, call for action
As dozens of people gathered in a celebration of pride, state leaders said there is a continued need to fight for LGBTQ+ rights, especially when it comes to queer and transgender youth.
Mandatory driver’s education to expand under new Washington law
Signed into law this month, House Bill 1878 will eventually require all drivers under 21 to take driver’s ed, not just 16- and 17-year-olds.
Washington leaders warn of ‘dire’ impacts from ‘cruel’ Medicaid cuts
Gov. Ferguson and those who rely on Medicaid said the U.S. House vote Thursday to cut spending to the program will have damaging effects on all aspects of the healthcare system.
Gov. Ferguson signs WA state budget with billions in tax increases into law
While Ferguson publicly disagreed with fellow Democrats on tax packages of $21 billion and $12 billion, he accepted one of around $9 billion.
WA Gov. signs law requiring speed limiting devices for habitual speeders
“The BEAM Act” will require drivers with a history of excessive speeding to install a device that limits the speed of their car.
WA Governor signs rent stabilization bill into law, prompting praise and concern
Annual rent increases will be capped for most Washington renters after House Bill 1217 was signed into law Wednesday afternoon.
Governor Ferguson signs bill into law requiring clergy members to report abuse
Priests, rabbis and other religious leaders will soon become mandatory reporters of child abuse.
2025 WA legislative session adjourns
After 105 days of meeting in Olympia, lawmakers have gone home after passing a $77.9 billion operating budget, caps on rent increases and other legislation on their last day. Attention now turns to Gov. Bob Ferguson and what he will do with their work.
WA lawmakers' final day of 2025 legislative session
Here's where Washington lawmakers are at in meeting their final day obligations for the legislative session.