Gov. Ferguson amends WA emergency declaration
Governor Bob Ferguson has announced he will amend the state's emergency declaration, and that his office has identified millions of dollars to fast track to flooded communities.
New WA laws in 2026 include higher wages, luxury car tax, plastic bag fee hike
Here's how the new WA laws in 2026 may impact you.
WA leaders spar over state's multi-billion-dollar budget deficit
Washington state faces a multi-billion-dollar budget shortfall, and Gov. Bob Ferguson says the path to closing the gap will require tough and immediate decisions.
WA businesses worry new tax package will hurt jobs
A massive tax package that aims to generate $9 billion from Washington businesses has some companies worried it will lead to fewer jobs, as it's now more expensive to recruit temporary workers.
WA lawmaker pushing statewide payroll tax to generate billions
A Washington state lawmaker on Tuesday set the tone for the upcoming legislative session, making the case for a new tax on companies statewide.
Seattle mayor-elect Katie Wilson announces senior staff team
Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson announced her senior staff team on Tuesday, as she prepares to take office one month from now.
DOJ sues Washington state for not providing voter registration data
The Department of Justice is suing Washington and five other states for not handing over voter registration records.
Seattle mayor-elect Katie Wilson announces transition team
Seattle mayor-elect Katie Wilson on Wednesday announced her full, 60-member transition team, which features public policy buffs and community leaders.
King County Council passes $20 billion budget proposal
The King County Council approved its $20.16 billion budget for 2026-2027, focusing on transit, law and justice, and community investments.
Small business owners in Washington state forced to shut down after tax increases
Business owner Nikhil Singhal is calling it quits over the state's new $9 billion tax package passed earlier this year by lawmakers in Olympia.
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell concedes to progressive activist Katie Wilson
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell conceded the election to Katie Wilson during an address Thursday afternoon at City Hall, saying he had congratulated Wilson in a "delightful" call.
Bruce Harrell concedes to Katie Wilson in race for Seattle mayor
Bruce Harrell on Thursday conceded to Katie Wilson in the race for Seattle mayor, after one of the closest mayoral contests in city history.
Who is Katie Wilson? A look at Seattle's next mayor
Here's who she is, what she stands for and why she wanted to be the next mayor of Seattle.
Katie Wilson wins Seattle mayoral race
FOX 13 Seattle is now projecting Katie Wilson to be the next mayor of Seattle, the third woman in city history.
Tale of 4 mayors: A look back at Seattle’s most unstable political year
In light of the ongoing 2025 mayoral race, we take a look back at 2017 when Seattle saw four different mayors.
Katie Wilson extends lead over Bruce Harrell in tight Seattle mayor race
In the race for Seattle mayor, the latest ballot drop has put Katie Wilson 1,346 votes ahead of Bruce Harrell, having come back from as much as an eight-point deficit last week.
WA executive order aims to improve tribal consultations
The governor and leaders in Olympia want to strengthen the bond between state government and Native American tribes in Washington, as a recently signed executive order includes policies to consult with tribes in training for state workers.
Katie Wilson pulls ahead of Bruce Harrell in Seattle mayoral race
The eight-point lead Bruce Harrell had over Katie Wilson on Nov. 4, has disappeared in the race to be Seattle's next mayor.
Claudia Balducci concedes to Girmay Zahilay in King County Executive race
Girmay Zahilay has widened his lead over Claudia Balducci in the race for King County Executive.
Katie Wilson shrinks Bruce Harrell's lead in race for Seattle mayor
The eight-point lead Bruce Harrell had over Katie Wilson is rapidly shrinking in the race to be Seattle's next mayor.