Ferry system becomes key issue in WA gubernatorial race
Crew shortages, unreliable service, outdated vessels, huge wait times — Washington's ferry system has emerged as a major topic in this year's gubernatorial race.
DNC plans to move forward with virtual roll call to pick presidential nominee: AP
The Democratic National Committee is planning to push forward with a virtual roll call to pick a presidential nominee, rather than doing it at the convention, according to the Associated Press.
Kamala Harris' campaign impact on WA political leaders
We talk with Washington State Democratic Party Chair Shasti Conrad, who says she is the first South Asian woman to lead a party organization in the U.S. for either party. She tells us about what the Harris campaign means to her.
Pres. Biden drops out of presidential race: What's next?
The president announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race on Sunday morning, but what happens now? We talk with local experts about constitutional law, the Democrats' nomination process and more.
Washington political leaders react to Biden dropping out
Several political leaders across Washington state have voiced their thoughts on Joe Biden's decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race.
Parts of Washington state parental rights law criticized as a 'forced outing' placed on hold
A judge has paused parts of a new Washington state parental rights law derided by critics as a "forced outing" measure.
Shootout along Aurora Ave. in Greenwood has neighbors begging leaders to take action
A shoot out and car chase through Seattle's Greenwood neighborhood has residents calling on leaders to help curb violence.
Washington judge denies GOP attempt to keep financial impact of initiatives off November ballots
Information about how much money three GOP-backed initiatives would cost the state of Washington must appear on the November ballot where voters can see it, a judge on Friday ruled.
Lawsuit seeks to block Washington parental rights law that critics call a 'forced outing' measure
A school district, a nurse, and civil rights and youth services organizations sued Thursday to block a new Washington state parental rights law that critics describe as a "forced outing" measure.
Fight over natural gas could be decided by new WA voter initiative
Let’s Go Washington and the Building Industry Association of Washington are behind Initiative 2066, which aims to push back on portions of a controversial decarbonization bill that narrowly passed the legislature this year.
'Do the right thing': 2 other Bob Fergusons drop out of WA governor race, AG threatened criminal charges
Attorney General Bob Ferguson said if the two other "Bob Fergusons" didn’t withdraw from the race by the Monday deadline they could face criminal charges under state law.
Bobs on the ballot: WA AG responds to 2 new gubernatorial candidates sharing his name
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson responded to two last-minute filings in the state's gubernatorial race by two people sharing his name.
The dynamics change for WA's 4th Congressional District race with last-minute bid
Initially, it looked like the race was between long-time incumbent Dan Newhouse and Navy veteran Jerrod Sessler. But this week, a familiar name entered the arena, changing the dynamic of the race: Tiffany Smiley announced her bid on Monday.
Aurora Avenue debate: Should Seattle reinstate its prostitution loitering law?
With many concerned over crime on Seattle's notorious Aurora Avenue, one city councilmember suggested reinstating an old prostitution loitering law.
Tiffany Smiley announces run for Washington's 4th congressional district
Tiffany Smiley, who lost to Patty Murray in the 2022 WA Senate race, announced she is running to represent Washington's fourth congressional district.
Seattle mayor unveils $1.45 billion transportation levy proposal
Seattle mayor Bruce Harrell recently unveiled his $1.45 billion transportation levy proposal, aimed at creating a safe, reliable and connected city.
GOP-endorsed candidate for Commissioner of Public Lands talks about her vision for forest health
With wildfires becoming more intense and frequent even in Western Washington, candidates who are running to be the next Commissioner of Public Lands will have to be ready to fight the emergency.
Commissioner of Public Lands candidate speaks on wildfire prevention, forest health
FOX 13's Hana Kim sat down with Sue Kuehl Pederson, a Washington candidate for Commissioner of Public Lands.
One-on-one with OSPI candidate David Olson
He has been on the Peninsula School Board for more than a decade, and now he has a fresh endorsement from the state GOP party to go after the highest position in state education. FOX 13 sat down with David Olson on Friday to talk about what he believes the most integral part of a superintendent's job needs to be. Also how he plans to improve plummeting grades in many schools.
One-on-one with Pete Serrano, GOP candidate for Washington AG
On Wednesday, FOX 13's Hana Kim interviewed Pete Serrano. Over the weekend, the state Republican party endorsed Serrano in the Attorney General's race. Serrano is an attorney and also the mayor of Pasco. He says he is running for various reasons but his number one priority is to prosecute crime specifically when it comes to personal crime and drugs. He says he would work with county attorneys more closely and work for more transparency.