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.

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.

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.

One-on-one with OSPI candidate David Olson
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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
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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.

Semi Bird receives WA GOP endorsement at Spokane convention

Gubernatorial candidate Semi Bird celebrated his endorsement from the Washington State Republican Party with his supporters at the WA GOP Convention in Spokane.