
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
WA state leaders react to executive order limiting transgender athletes
One Republican legislator believes it is time to push for restrictions at the state level.
WA lawmakers narrowly advance proposal for inmate resentencing
Citing concerns about victims rights and judicial discretion, one Democratic representative joined Republicans in an attempt to block the proposal.
Washington Senate passes changes to parental rights in education
The amendments, which included removing parental notice of medical services or treatments for their children, were passed on a party-line vote.
Washington lawmakers consider expanding free food for students
Supporters believe the free food would boost student outcomes, though the state’s budget shortfall could shadow the proposal.
WA bill would put speed limiting devices in cars of habitual speeders
A new bill in the Washington legislature would permit putting speed limiting devices in the cars of habitual speeders.
Lawmakers weigh proposal to let certain people out of prison early
State lawmakers are considering legislation to let certain inmates in prison apply for resentencing, prompting debate about rehabilitation and accountability.
Lawmakers consider bill to restrict outside militias from coming into WA
House Bill 1321 would require armed military forces from outside the state to get permission to be in Washington unless they have been called up to serve by the federal government.
Washington lawmakers and agencies react to attempt to freeze federal funding
Before it was temporarily halted by a judge Tuesday afternoon, plans by the Trump administration to pause in federal grants and loans raised alarms for state agencies and legislative leaders.
Washington proposal would require bars to sell drug tests for spiked drinks
The bill was inspired by similar legislation in California and written with the help of Lake Washington High School students.
WA proposal would require fertility treatment insurance coverage
If it passes, things like freezing eggs and invitro fertilization must be covered by all group health plans under Senate Bill 5121.