Snow coming down throughout western WA
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We're tracking lowland snow around western Washington on Friday morning. 

'It was hate, plain and simple': Gov. Whitmer addresses synagogue attack during West Bloomfield visit

“This is not a political moment. This is not a political debate. This is targeting babies who are Jewish. That's anti-Semitism at its absolute worst," Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said of an attack at a West Bloomfield synagogue.

Seattle News Tonight for Thursday, 3/12
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FOX 13 is Seattle and Western Washington’s source for breaking news, weather, traffic and sports.

Seattle Junior Sonics wheelchair basketball team headed to nationals

he Seattle Junior Sonics varsity wheelchair basketball team has qualified for nationals in Louisiana, their first nationals trip in about a decade.

Washington News Wrap for Thursday, 3/12
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Washington News Wrap covers a diverse array of news around the Pacific Northwest.

Minnesota Vikings sign Kyler Murray to 1-year contract

The Vikings announced Thursday they've signed Murray to a one-year deal. Murray, who is entering his eighth NFL season, was released by the Cardinals at the start of free agency on Wednesday.

Report warns US education system lagging in global AI race
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A new report from the Bipartisan Policy Center says the U.S. education system is not producing enough science and engineering graduates to stay competitive in the global AI race, particularly against China.

WA lawmakers wrap up 2026 session after approving 'millionaires tax'

The 2026 Washington legislative session comes to a close after approving what Democrats call a historic measure: the state's first income tax.

Seattle Junior Sonics wheelchair basketball team heads to nationals
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The Seattle Junior Sonics varsity wheelchair basketball team has qualified for the National Junior Championships in Louisiana, marking the program’s first trip in about a decade. Players and coaches say the opportunity reflects years of hard work and highlights the mission of Seattle Adaptive Sports to expand access to competitive athletics.

TSA agents miss paychecks as DHS shutdown stretches on
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TSA officers are missing paychecks again as a partial government shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security continues, with hundreds reportedly leaving the agency. Lawmakers remain at an impasse over DHS funding, while long security lines and extended wait times are being reported at airports nationwide.

Researchers investigate rare sighting of unidentified killer whales in Puget Sound
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Researchers are investigating the sighting of three killer whales in Puget Sound that do not match any known regional catalogs. Experts say the whales may be a mammal-eating ecotype from the Gulf of Alaska, marking an unusual and potentially significant visit to local waters.

Tree pollen surges early as warmer winter fuels allergy season
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Tree pollen levels are already high in parts of Puget Sound and across the U.S., as a warmer-than-average winter extends allergy season. Doctors say starting preventative treatments now, including antihistamines and nasal sprays, can help manage symptoms before peak spring pollen arrives.

Copper theft bill stalls in Olympia, prosecutor vows renewed push
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A bill aimed at cracking down on the sale of stolen copper and other metals failed to pass this legislative session, but a King County prosecutor says efforts are far from over.

Washington lawmakers pass first state income tax as session wraps
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Washington lawmakers ended the 60-day legislative session by approving a 9.9% tax on some of the state’s highest earners, marking the first state income tax in Washington history.

Mystery orcas in WA Puget Sound: Where did they come from?

Marine life researchers are tracking a mysterious pod of orcas recently spotted moving through the Salish Sea.

'Seattle News Weekly S1E30': Fallout from WA millionaires tax, and DOL lawsuit
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On this week's episode of Seattle News Weekly, FOX 13's David Rose sits down with reporter Lauren Donovan and Executive Producer Beth Roberts to talk more about the fallout from Washington passing its contentious Millionaires Tax. The three also chat about a recent lawsuit filed against the state's Department of Licensing alleging it failed to fix a data breach for six years. While the department is disputing the widespread fraud, one victim told FOX 13 she found her information had been changed twice.