Washington News Wrap for Thursday, 8/21
Washington News Wrap covers a diverse array of news around the Pacific Northwest.
Washington News Wrap covers a diverse array of news around the Pacific Northwest.
Protections for camps in Texas floodplains pass House, Senate near unanimously
The new protections come after the devastating July Fourth floods in the Texas Hill Country that claimed the lives of dozens of young campers.
The new protections come after the devastating July Fourth floods in the Texas Hill Country that claimed the lives of dozens of young campers.
World's first nuclear fusion power plant coming to WA
The world's first nuclear fusion power plant is set to be built in central Washington, with construction already underway in the town of Malaga, Chelan County.
The world's first nuclear fusion power plant is set to be built in central Washington, with construction already underway in the town of Malaga, Chelan County.
Seattle News Tonight for Thursday, 8/21
Seattle News Tonight for Thursday, 8/21
Seattle News Tonight for Thursday, 8/21
AI rock band goes viral
A new rock bank is taking Spotify by storm. The only issue is, the band members might not be real people.
A new rock bank is taking Spotify by storm. The only issue is, the band members might not be real people.
Cracking In-N-Out’s “Secret Menu”
In-N-Out just opened its doors in Washington, and the burger shop offers more options than just what they advertise on the menu.
In-N-Out just opened its doors in Washington, and the burger shop offers more options than just what they advertise on the menu.
AI-powered threat detection technology taking over
The engineers who built Israel's Iron Dome protection system are unveiling a new AI-powered threat detection service for large crowds.
The engineers who built Israel's Iron Dome protection system are unveiling a new AI-powered threat detection service for large crowds.
TSA eGates to launch at SEA this month
Long security lines at the airport are expected to get a lot shorter thanks to AI.
Long security lines at the airport are expected to get a lot shorter thanks to AI.
DOJ to share Epstein files with Congress
The Justice Department is about to start handing over documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case to Congress, and lawmakers say they will eventually make them available to the public.
The Justice Department is about to start handing over documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case to Congress, and lawmakers say they will eventually make them available to the public.
Local leaders address retail theft
Multiple Fred Meyer stores will be shutting their doors this fall in western Washington, with the company blaming it on a steady rise in theft.
Multiple Fred Meyer stores will be shutting their doors this fall in western Washington, with the company blaming it on a steady rise in theft.
California Democrats pass redistricting plan
California Democrats just passed a series of bills that could allow voters to approve new congressional maps this November.
California Democrats just passed a series of bills that could allow voters to approve new congressional maps this November.
Tacoma gang members indicted for fentanyl trafficking
The FBI says 15 people have been arrested, including members of a violent Tacoma street gang, as part of a massive fentanyl trafficking bust in Pierce County.
The FBI says 15 people have been arrested, including members of a violent Tacoma street gang, as part of a massive fentanyl trafficking bust in Pierce County.
WA's SR 97 Blewett Pass shuts down after motorhome fire spreads to brush
Blewett Pass on U.S. Route 97 was closed after a motorhome fire spread to nearby brush on Thursday.
Blewett Pass on U.S. Route 97 was closed after a motorhome fire spread to nearby brush on Thursday.
Scammer posing as boss convinces WA employees to break open ATM
A scammer convinced two employees to break into their own ATM and prepare the case for an "emergency pickup."
A scammer convinced two employees to break into their own ATM and prepare the case for an "emergency pickup."
Car Toys files for bankruptcy, affecting more than 170 workers
Car Toys has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and plans to sell off most of its Washington stores, affecting 177 workers.
Car Toys has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and plans to sell off most of its Washington stores, affecting 177 workers.
Rep. Jim Walsh on WA's refusal to comply with feds on sanctuary city policies
Rep. Jim Walsh joined Seattle News Tonight to discuss Washington state's refusal to comply with the federal government on sanctuary city policies.
Rep. Jim Walsh joined Seattle News Tonight to discuss Washington state's refusal to comply with the federal government on sanctuary city policies.
Gov. Newsom signs legislation advancing special election on California redistricting
Voters will have the ultimate say in November.
Voters will have the ultimate say in November.
'Seattle News Weekly': In-N-Out secret menu, sanctuary cities, cops in schools
Washington state saw a variety of changes this week; from legal disputes and shifts in school policies to new business openings.
Washington state saw a variety of changes this week; from legal disputes and shifts in school policies to new business openings.
Canadian tourism impacting Washington businesses
Tourism officials are concerned as Washington state's tourism industry is feeling the pinch from a significant drop in Canadian visitors. Visit Seattle Senior Vice President Michael Woody discussed the impacts of the decline, which is hitting businesses from retail to hospitality.
Tourism officials are concerned as Washington state's tourism industry is feeling the pinch from a significant drop in Canadian visitors. Visit Seattle Senior Vice President Michael Woody discussed the impacts of the decline, which is hitting businesses from retail to hospitality.
'Seattle News Weekly S1E2': Sanctuary policies, school resource officers and WAs first In-N-Out Burger
FOX 13's David Rose and AJ Janavel are in the FOX Den discussing the letter sent from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson regarding the state's sanctuary policies, and his letter back to her. They also chat about the Franklin Pierce school district starting the school year without its school resource officer program due to budget constraints. Finally, the two talk about Washington state's first In-N-Out Burger opening in Ridgefield.
FOX 13's David Rose and AJ Janavel are in the FOX Den discussing the letter sent from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to Washington State Governor Bob Ferguson regarding the state's sanctuary policies, and his letter back to her. They also chat about the Franklin Pierce school district starting the school year without its school resource officer program due to budget constraints. Finally, the two talk about Washington state's first In-N-Out Burger opening in Ridgefield.