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.
WA to audit community colleges amid tight budget
Washington lawmakers say they want to look at the state's community and technical colleges amid a tight operating budget, looking for wats to reduce costs and redundancies for publicly funded schools.
Washington lawmakers say they want to look at the state's community and technical colleges amid a tight operating budget, looking for wats to reduce costs and redundancies for publicly funded schools.
4 Washington sheriffs sue over law enforcement eligibility bill
Four Eastern Washington sheriffs are suing to block a new state law they say allows and unelected board to unseat elected officials.
Four Eastern Washington sheriffs are suing to block a new state law they say allows and unelected board to unseat elected officials.
First lawsuit filed over Washington’s millionaires tax
On Friday, a prominent group filed a lawsuit against the state for rejecting a referendum over Washington’s new income tax.
On Friday, a prominent group filed a lawsuit against the state for rejecting a referendum over Washington’s new income tax.
Pierce County sheriff criticizes WA's new surveillance laws
After Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed the "Driver Privacy Act," Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank says the new rules have forced him to completely shut down the county's network of license plate reader cameras.
After Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed the "Driver Privacy Act," Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank says the new rules have forced him to completely shut down the county's network of license plate reader cameras.
'Seattle News Weekly': Millionaires tax, national constitutional debates
On this episode of the "Seattle News Weekly" podcast, FOX 13 Seattle Anchor Erin Mayovsky and Reporter Shawn Chitnis dive into the top stories in Seattle this week.
On this episode of the "Seattle News Weekly" podcast, FOX 13 Seattle Anchor Erin Mayovsky and Reporter Shawn Chitnis dive into the top stories in Seattle this week.
Lawsuit filed as fight over Washington ‘millionaires tax’ escalates
Opponents of Washington’s new “millionaires tax” are heading to court after a referendum effort was rejected. The legal battle could determine whether voters get a chance to weigh in on the controversial measure.
Opponents of Washington’s new “millionaires tax” are heading to court after a referendum effort was rejected. The legal battle could determine whether voters get a chance to weigh in on the controversial measure.