WA leaders push for federal investment in ferries
Governor Bob Ferguson and other state leaders say Washington's ferry system needs more federal money. This comes after the state awarded a contract for three new ferries to a company in Florida last year, because it cost significantly less.
Governor Bob Ferguson and other state leaders say Washington's ferry system needs more federal money. This comes after the state awarded a contract for three new ferries to a company in Florida last year, because it cost significantly less.
Architect of WA's millionaire tax defends strategy revealed in leaked emails
State Sen. Jamie Pedersen, the architect of Washington's "millionaire tax," says the state shouldn't be concerned over a future "wealth exodus."
State Sen. Jamie Pedersen, the architect of Washington's "millionaire tax," says the state shouldn't be concerned over a future "wealth exodus."
Architect of millionaire tax defends new law
State Senator Jamie Pedersen, the primary architect of the Washington millionaire tax, defends the new law as a way to fix a regressive system and discusses the future of a progressive income tax in the state.
State Senator Jamie Pedersen, the primary architect of the Washington millionaire tax, defends the new law as a way to fix a regressive system and discusses the future of a progressive income tax in the state.
Nearly 1/4 businesses considering leaving Washington state
According to a report from the Association of Washington Business, the state's employers are growing more pessimistic about the direction of the economy and looking to exit the state because of the rising tax burden.
According to a report from the Association of Washington Business, the state's employers are growing more pessimistic about the direction of the economy and looking to exit the state because of the rising tax burden.
WA Supreme Court ruling blocks voter referendum on new income tax
The state Supreme Court has denied a petition to allow a public vote on the "millionaires tax."
The state Supreme Court has denied a petition to allow a public vote on the "millionaires tax."
State Supreme Court sides with lawmakers on millionaire tax
Washington’s high court has denied a request to allow a referendum on the state's so-called "millionaires tax." While Let's Go Washington argues lawmakers used emergency clauses to bypass voters, the justices ruled the tax is necessary to support government functions. The legal battle now shifts to a separate lawsuit regarding the tax's constitutionality.
Washington’s high court has denied a request to allow a referendum on the state's so-called "millionaires tax." While Let's Go Washington argues lawmakers used emergency clauses to bypass voters, the justices ruled the tax is necessary to support government functions. The legal battle now shifts to a separate lawsuit regarding the tax's constitutionality.
Judge blocks Washington sheriff decertification law
A Thurston County judge granted a preliminary injunction Wednesday to block a new law that would have allowed the state to decertify and remove elected sheriffs from office.
A Thurston County judge granted a preliminary injunction Wednesday to block a new law that would have allowed the state to decertify and remove elected sheriffs from office.
After WHCA dinner shooting, elected WA officials make pleas to public
Presidential prayers, public pleas, and law enforcement applause ring out from elected officials in Washington following the shooting scene at the WHCA dinner in the nation's capital Saturday night.
Presidential prayers, public pleas, and law enforcement applause ring out from elected officials in Washington following the shooting scene at the WHCA dinner in the nation's capital Saturday night.
What the blocked CA law requiring ICE to wear ID means for WA
A federal appeals court blocked a California law that requires federal immigration officers to wear identification, raising questions about similar law passed in Washington this past legislative session.
A federal appeals court blocked a California law that requires federal immigration officers to wear identification, raising questions about similar law passed in Washington this past legislative session.
Washington faces retail crime crisis as Gov. Ferguson vetoes key funding
A key funding targeting Washington’s retail theft crisis was vetoed by Governor Ferguson this legislative session, and now one lawmaker is promising to fight that veto.
A key funding targeting Washington’s retail theft crisis was vetoed by Governor Ferguson this legislative session, and now one lawmaker is promising to fight that veto.
Emails show WA's ‘millionaires tax’ aims to overturn historic ruling
Internal records obtained by The Center Square claim Washington state lawmakers and the Attorney General coordinated to craft a "millionaire’s tax" specifically designed to provoke a legal challenge.
Internal records obtained by The Center Square claim Washington state lawmakers and the Attorney General coordinated to craft a "millionaire’s tax" specifically designed to provoke a legal challenge.
Uncovered emails create 'millionaires tax' controversy
Washington's recently-passed "millionaires tax" is facing new questions after un-redacted emails uncovered the steps lawmakers took to battle future legal challenges to the law, and how the Attorney General's office helped curate it.
Washington's recently-passed "millionaires tax" is facing new questions after un-redacted emails uncovered the steps lawmakers took to battle future legal challenges to the law, and how the Attorney General's office helped curate it.
WA representative Larry Springer is retiring. Here's what we know
Kirkland residents will soon have new representation in the Washington legislature. Decades-long representative, Larry Springer, has now announced he will not seek reelection in 2026.
Kirkland residents will soon have new representation in the Washington legislature. Decades-long representative, Larry Springer, has now announced he will not seek reelection in 2026.
Lawsuit on WA sheriff oversight law heads back to Olympia
A lawsuit filed against Washington's new law allowing a board to de-certify state sheriffs will now head to Thurston County, the place where legislature passed it this past session.
A lawsuit filed against Washington's new law allowing a board to de-certify state sheriffs will now head to Thurston County, the place where legislature passed it this past session.
Trump's "Triumphal Arch" project met with protests
President Trump announced plans to build a large "Triumphal Arch" in the center of Washington D.C. to commemorate America's 250th birthday, though protesting groups say it will ruin the look of the capital.
President Trump announced plans to build a large "Triumphal Arch" in the center of Washington D.C. to commemorate America's 250th birthday, though protesting groups say it will ruin the look of the capital.
'Seattle News Weekly': Millionaires tax lawsuit, Seattle mayor's first 100 days
On this episode of the "Seattle News Weekly" podcast, FOX 13 Seattle's Hana Kim and Alejandra Guzman dive into the lawsuit filed recently against Washington's "millionaires tax."
On this episode of the "Seattle News Weekly" podcast, FOX 13 Seattle's Hana Kim and Alejandra Guzman dive into the lawsuit filed recently against Washington's "millionaires tax."
Lawsuit challenges Washington’s new income tax
A new lawsuit is challenging Washington’s “millionaires tax,” arguing it violates the state constitution. The case, led by prominent legal figures from both parties, is expected to head to the state Supreme Court.
A new lawsuit is challenging Washington’s “millionaires tax,” arguing it violates the state constitution. The case, led by prominent legal figures from both parties, is expected to head to the state Supreme Court.
Former AG suing to block WA's millionaires tax
Another big lawsuit against Washington state's new income tax is on the horizon, with former Attorney General Rob McKenna at the helm.
Another big lawsuit against Washington state's new income tax is on the horizon, with former Attorney General Rob McKenna at the helm.
WA Gov. Ferguson says state will prevail against ‘millionaires tax’ lawsuit
Another big lawsuit against Washington state's new income tax is on the horizon, with former Attorney General Rob McKenna at the helm.
Another big lawsuit against Washington state's new income tax is on the horizon, with former Attorney General Rob McKenna at the helm.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's first 100 days
She framed her first three months as the groundwork for a massive shift in how the city handles its unhoused population.
She framed her first three months as the groundwork for a massive shift in how the city handles its unhoused population.