New Washington bill would permanently switch state to Pacific Standard Time
Efforts to switch Washington permanently to Daylight Saving Time have stalled in Congress, but what if there was another way to avoid the twice-a-year switch?
Hilary Franz drops out of Washington governor's race to run for 6th Congressional District
Hilary Franz announced Friday she is leaving the Washington governor's race to run for the 6th Congressional District.
Live Washington State Election Results 2023: Ballot measures, city, county races and more
Get the latest live election results from races in the 2023 General Election in Washington state.
Live election results: These are the key races in Washington state
FOX 13 is tracking key races across Washington state in the 2023 General Election, including seven Seattle City Council seats, a Seattle housing levy, a Tacoma measure on tenant rights, Snohomish County sheriff and executive, and Spokane mayor.
Seattle City Council Debate, District 3
Watch the full debate for District 3 of the Seattle City Council.
Seattle City Council Debate - District 1
Watch the full debate for District 1 of the Seattle City Council.
State looks to spend $1B to address encampments
Friday WSDOT and Seattle Police worked to clear out charred debris from the encampment where a massive fire burned last week.
NAACP decries 'targeted attacks' on controversial Lynnwood council member
The NAACP held a press conference Thursday to address the controversy around Lynnwood council member Joshua Binda, however the event turned into a yelling match.
Who is running for Washington state governor in 2024? Meet the candidates
The 2024 election is still more than a year away, but the field of hopefuls is beginning to fill up with several high-profile politicians announcing their bid for governor, including democrats Bob Ferguson and Hilary Franz.
Burien lawmakers resign en masse after City Council removes planning commission chair
Chaos is unfolding in Burien as nearly a dozen people have resigned en masse.
Millions in reimbursement heading to people convicted in law deemed unconstitutional
Washington is preparing to launch a “refund bureau" to reimburse previously paid fines worth millions of dollars to people with convictions tied to the Blake decision.
Washington state Sen. Mark Mullet announces run for governor
Washington State Sen. Mark Mullet announced a bid for governor Thursday, joining a growing field of candidates seeking to replace outgoing Gov. Jay Inslee.
Washington lawmakers pass bill keeping drugs illegal
Washington lawmakers approved a major new drug policy as they returned to work for a special session Tuesday, saying it strikes a balance between public order and compassion for those struggling with substance abuse.
Why a drug decriminalization crisis looms for Washington state lawmakers
If a new law is not passed, Washington would become the second state in the U.S., after Oregon, to decriminalize possession of personal-use amounts of drugs.
DNR chief Hilary Franz announces campaign for Washington governor
Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz launched her campaign for Washington governor on Wednesday.
Washington state to decriminalize drugs unless lawmakers act; Gov. Inslee calls special session
Gov. Jay Inslee is calling lawmakers back to work after they rejected a bill setting out a new statewide drug policy, putting Washington on the brink of decriminalizing possession of fentanyl and other drugs while also depriving it of much-needed investments in public health.
Washington insurance commissioner will not seek reelection
Longtime Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler said Monday he would not seek reelection.
Attorney General Bob Ferguson explores run for Washington governor
Democrat Bob Ferguson, Washington's attorney general, announced Tuesday that he is forming an exploratory committee for a possible run for governor in 2024.
Washington Governor Jay Inslee announces he will not seek 4th term
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Monday that he would not seek re-election after serving three terms as governor: “We’ve made Washington a beacon for progress for the nation. I’m ready to pass the torch."
'Enough is enough'; Seattle floats drug ordinance after Legislature fumbles state law
After the ‘Blake fix’ failed to pass in Washington’s Legislature, cities and counties around the state are preparing their own plans for how they’ll operate after current drug laws come off the books.