Washington News Wrap for Tuesday, 1/13
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.
WA bill would regulate high-risk AI systems
With federal lawmakers failing to pass regulations on AI, some Democrats in Washington state are pushing for regulations on what they call "high-risk AI."
With federal lawmakers failing to pass regulations on AI, some Democrats in Washington state are pushing for regulations on what they call "high-risk AI."
Lottery to win Seahawks playoff tickets draws big crowd
Fans are lining up at the Tacoma Mall, hoping to secure tickets to see the Seahawks in the divisional round of the playoffs at Lumen Field. It's all part of a scratch-off event by Washington's Lottery.
Fans are lining up at the Tacoma Mall, hoping to secure tickets to see the Seahawks in the divisional round of the playoffs at Lumen Field. It's all part of a scratch-off event by Washington's Lottery.
How the Seahawks got their name 50 years ago
Fifty years ago, the Seattle Seahawks got its name through a radio competition where fans got the chance to choose a name.
Fifty years ago, the Seattle Seahawks got its name through a radio competition where fans got the chance to choose a name.
Kiefer Sutherland accused of attacking ride-share driver in Hollywood
"24" star Kiefer Sutherland is accused of attacking a ride-share driver in Los Angeles.
"24" star Kiefer Sutherland is accused of attacking a ride-share driver in Los Angeles.
Meet the man who named the Seattle Seahawks
Seattle left it up to the fans to name their new NFL team, and in 1975, Tom Barnum became part of history.
Seattle left it up to the fans to name their new NFL team, and in 1975, Tom Barnum became part of history.
Tips for sticking to your fitness resolutions
We're just about two weeks into the New Year, and by this point, most people abandon their New Year's resolutions. Some doctors share tips on how to help stuck to any fitness goals you've made
We're just about two weeks into the New Year, and by this point, most people abandon their New Year's resolutions. Some doctors share tips on how to help stuck to any fitness goals you've made
Blue Angels visit Seattle ahead of Seafair
It's only January, but a couple Blue Angels were back in Seattle on Tuesday, stopping by Boeing Field for their winter visit.
It's only January, but a couple Blue Angels were back in Seattle on Tuesday, stopping by Boeing Field for their winter visit.
Sound Transit replacing seats with vinyl
Sound Transit link trains will have new seating soon, replacing the current cloth seats with new vinyl seat inserts.
Sound Transit link trains will have new seating soon, replacing the current cloth seats with new vinyl seat inserts.
Consumers react to proposed credit card interest rate cap
President Trump's proposal to cap credit card interest rates is facing pushback from the banking industry, but it could mean real relief for consumers drowning in debt.
President Trump's proposal to cap credit card interest rates is facing pushback from the banking industry, but it could mean real relief for consumers drowning in debt.
Trump takes aid at Fed chair Jerome Powell again
President Trump is taking aim at Fed chair Jerome Powell again after the latest consumer price index numbers came out. Now, the president is trying to pressure Powell into lowering interest rates.
President Trump is taking aim at Fed chair Jerome Powell again after the latest consumer price index numbers came out. Now, the president is trying to pressure Powell into lowering interest rates.
Flu cases up in Washington, nationwide
As the country continues to grapple with a devastating flu season, Washington is seeing a climbing number of ER visits ties to the flu.
As the country continues to grapple with a devastating flu season, Washington is seeing a climbing number of ER visits ties to the flu.
Stephen A. Smith mistakenly confuses Texans player with Charlie Kirk
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith immediately apologized on-air after accidentally confusing Houston Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk with late conservative activist Charlie Kirk during analysis of the Texans' playoff victory.
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith immediately apologized on-air after accidentally confusing Houston Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk with late conservative activist Charlie Kirk during analysis of the Texans' playoff victory.
Video appears to show Trump flipping off Ford worker who yelled at him in Dearborn plant
Trump in the video posted by TMZ, a factory worker appeared to launch into profanities at the president and although the audio is difficult to dissect, seems to call him a “pedophile protector."
Trump in the video posted by TMZ, a factory worker appeared to launch into profanities at the president and although the audio is difficult to dissect, seems to call him a “pedophile protector."
Man pleads not guilty in murder of missing Bothell woman
The man accused of killing a 27-year-old Bothell woman pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in Mason County court on Tuesday.
The man accused of killing a 27-year-old Bothell woman pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in Mason County court on Tuesday.
Feds charge 9 in Seattle drug trafficking ring
After feds say they busted a Seattle-based fentanyl ring, prosecutors have now charged 9 more defendants in the drug trafficking case, bringing the total to 23 suspects indicted.
After feds say they busted a Seattle-based fentanyl ring, prosecutors have now charged 9 more defendants in the drug trafficking case, bringing the total to 23 suspects indicted.
WA bill aims to ban face coverings from law enforcement
Legislation aimed at federal immigration enforcement will get some play during Washington's 2026 legislative session, as a senate committee heard debates from both sides when it comes to law enforcement's use of face coverings.
Legislation aimed at federal immigration enforcement will get some play during Washington's 2026 legislative session, as a senate committee heard debates from both sides when it comes to law enforcement's use of face coverings.
Gov. Ferguson delivers State of the State address
Governor Bob Ferguson laid out a bold agenda at Tuesday's State of the State, calling for a new "millionaire tax" and record-breaking housing investments.
Governor Bob Ferguson laid out a bold agenda at Tuesday's State of the State, calling for a new "millionaire tax" and record-breaking housing investments.
Minnesota sues DHS over use of federal forces
Nearly a week after a fatal shooting by an ICE agents, protesters continue to face off with federal agents across Minneapolis. It comes as the DOJ says there is "no basis" for a criminal rights probe in the case.
Nearly a week after a fatal shooting by an ICE agents, protesters continue to face off with federal agents across Minneapolis. It comes as the DOJ says there is "no basis" for a criminal rights probe in the case.
WA bill could ban law enforcement from wearing face coverings
Washington lawmakers held the first hearing on a bill that would ban most law enforcement officers from covering their faces during public interactions.
Washington lawmakers held the first hearing on a bill that would ban most law enforcement officers from covering their faces during public interactions.