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.
Gov. Ferguson signs bill setting standards for law enforcement leaders
Governor Ferguson signed a bill into law on Wednesday, setting uniform standards for sheriffs and police chiefs across the state.
Governor Ferguson signed a bill into law on Wednesday, setting uniform standards for sheriffs and police chiefs across the state.
WA Secretary of State pushes back against Trump's national voter list
Washington's Secretary of State is pushing back against the White House after President Donald Trump signed a new executive order directing the creation of a national eligible voter list.
Washington's Secretary of State is pushing back against the White House after President Donald Trump signed a new executive order directing the creation of a national eligible voter list.
Budget cuts could impact access to Washington’s public lands
Some Washington state-managed public lands could see reduced access or temporary closures as officials grapple with budget shortfalls impacting recreation and maintenance.
Some Washington state-managed public lands could see reduced access or temporary closures as officials grapple with budget shortfalls impacting recreation and maintenance.
Washington enacts ‘millionaires tax,’ faces swift legal challenge and possible ballot fight
Governor Bob Ferguson has signed the so-called "millionaires tax" into law, setting up an immediate legal and political battle over the state’s first personal income tax.
Governor Bob Ferguson has signed the so-called "millionaires tax" into law, setting up an immediate legal and political battle over the state’s first personal income tax.
Ferguson set to sign Washington’s first income tax on millionaires
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is expected to sign a controversial bill creating the state’s first personal income tax, targeting earnings above $1 million. Opponents say they plan to challenge the measure in court and take it to voters.
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson is expected to sign a controversial bill creating the state’s first personal income tax, targeting earnings above $1 million. Opponents say they plan to challenge the measure in court and take it to voters.
How to watch Gov. Ferguson sign 'millionaires tax' bill
The Office of Governor Bob Ferguson has announced the governor will sign the "millionaires tax" bill into law on Monday. We look at what it is, and how to watch the event live.
The Office of Governor Bob Ferguson has announced the governor will sign the "millionaires tax" bill into law on Monday. We look at what it is, and how to watch the event live.
Study finds WA is 5th most expensive place to live in country
A new study shows Washington state is the fifth most expensive place to live in the nation, and it's getting harder for people to make the numbers work.
A new study shows Washington state is the fifth most expensive place to live in the nation, and it's getting harder for people to make the numbers work.
WA Gov. Ferguson signs AI chatbot regulations bill
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed more than 40 different bills on Tuesday, one of them places new regulations on AI companion chatbots.
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed more than 40 different bills on Tuesday, one of them places new regulations on AI companion chatbots.
Washington GOP plans to repeal 'millionaires tax'
Prominent Republicans in Washington say they hope to repeal the state's first income tax passed by the Democrat controlled legislature.
Prominent Republicans in Washington say they hope to repeal the state's first income tax passed by the Democrat controlled legislature.
Rep. Jim Walsh: WA GOP planning to repeal 'millionaires tax'
Washington state Republicans are working to repeal the state’s first income tax, a 9.9% tax on high earners, according to a state representative.
Washington state Republicans are working to repeal the state’s first income tax, a 9.9% tax on high earners, according to a state representative.
SCOTUS hears case that could impact WA ballot counting
The Supreme Court's conservative majority on Monday sounded skeptical of state laws that allow the counting of late-arriving mail ballots. Washington is one of those states.
The Supreme Court's conservative majority on Monday sounded skeptical of state laws that allow the counting of late-arriving mail ballots. Washington is one of those states.
Gov. Ferguson signs 41 bills, including child care, medical debt measures
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed 41 bills into law, including measures aimed at supporting child care workers, reducing medical debt and protecting school sports officials. Additional laws address wildfire funding and cash transaction rules as the state prepares for more legislation to be signed.
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed 41 bills into law, including measures aimed at supporting child care workers, reducing medical debt and protecting school sports officials. Additional laws address wildfire funding and cash transaction rules as the state prepares for more legislation to be signed.
WA Gov. Ferguson signs bans on law enforcement masks, police impersonators
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed two bills on Thursday, including one that bans law enforcement and immigration agents from wearing face coverings while on duty.
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed two bills on Thursday, including one that bans law enforcement and immigration agents from wearing face coverings while on duty.
Protester disrupts WA Gov. Bob Ferguson bill signings in Seattle
A protester interrupted Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson's bill signings Thursday morning at El Centro de la Raza before being escorted out by police.
A protester interrupted Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson's bill signings Thursday morning at El Centro de la Raza before being escorted out by police.