Ferguson calls proposed millionaire tax ‘historic’ as debate intensifies in Olympia, WA
Gov. Bob Ferguson is pushing a proposed millionaire tax he says could generate more than $3 billion a year to support families, small businesses and public services, calling it a historic step during the Legislature’s opening ceremonies. The proposal is already drawing sharp debate, with supporters backing higher taxes on the wealthy and Republicans questioning its legality under Washington’s constitution.
Gov. Bob Ferguson is pushing a proposed millionaire tax he says could generate more than $3 billion a year to support families, small businesses and public services, calling it a historic step during the Legislature’s opening ceremonies. The proposal is already drawing sharp debate, with supporters backing higher taxes on the wealthy and Republicans questioning its legality under Washington’s constitution.
People demand change to WA state law they say endangers children
People are fed up with a Washington state law that they say leaves children in dangerous and even deadly situations.
People are fed up with a Washington state law that they say leaves children in dangerous and even deadly situations.
Concerns over WA's Keeping Families Together Act
The Keeping Families Together Act passed several years ago, intended to crack down on racial and economic injustice within child protective services. But some say it's forced kids to remain in dangerous and deadly situations in the custody of biological parents who are addicted to hard drugs.
The Keeping Families Together Act passed several years ago, intended to crack down on racial and economic injustice within child protective services. But some say it's forced kids to remain in dangerous and deadly situations in the custody of biological parents who are addicted to hard drugs.
Grandaughter of slain Seattle dog walker pushes for 3-strikes law
The granddaughter of a Seattle dog walker killed in a violent carjacking spoke out against a bill that would change Washington’s three-strike law and how it applies to youth offenders.
The granddaughter of a Seattle dog walker killed in a violent carjacking spoke out against a bill that would change Washington’s three-strike law and how it applies to youth offenders.
Granddaughter of slain Seattle dog walker urges lawmakers to keep three-strikes law
The granddaughter of a beloved Seattle dog walker killed in a violent carjacking spoke out against a bill that could change Washington's three-strike law and how it applies to youth offenders.
The granddaughter of a beloved Seattle dog walker killed in a violent carjacking spoke out against a bill that could change Washington's three-strike law and how it applies to youth offenders.
WA bill would regulate high-risk AI systems
With federal lawmakers failing to pass regulations on AI, some Democrats in Washington state are pushing for regulations on what they call "high-risk AI."
With federal lawmakers failing to pass regulations on AI, some Democrats in Washington state are pushing for regulations on what they call "high-risk AI."
WA Gov. Ferguson calls for millionaires’ tax in State of the State address
Gov. Bob Ferguson used his State of the State address to call for a new tax on Washington’s wealthiest earners, propose housing investments and sharply condemned federal immigration enforcement.
Gov. Bob Ferguson used his State of the State address to call for a new tax on Washington’s wealthiest earners, propose housing investments and sharply condemned federal immigration enforcement.
WA bill aims to ban face coverings from law enforcement
Legislation aimed at federal immigration enforcement will get some play during Washington's 2026 legislative session, as a senate committee heard debates from both sides when it comes to law enforcement's use of face coverings.
Legislation aimed at federal immigration enforcement will get some play during Washington's 2026 legislative session, as a senate committee heard debates from both sides when it comes to law enforcement's use of face coverings.
Gov. Ferguson delivers State of the State address
Governor Bob Ferguson laid out a bold agenda at Tuesday's State of the State, calling for a new "millionaire tax" and record-breaking housing investments.
Governor Bob Ferguson laid out a bold agenda at Tuesday's State of the State, calling for a new "millionaire tax" and record-breaking housing investments.
WA bill could ban law enforcement from wearing face coverings
Washington lawmakers held the first hearing on a bill that would ban most law enforcement officers from covering their faces during public interactions.
Washington lawmakers held the first hearing on a bill that would ban most law enforcement officers from covering their faces during public interactions.
Budget the 'dominating' topic during Washington's legislative session
Washington lawmakers began the 2026 legislative session on Monday, facing a $2.3 billion budget shortfall in a proposed $79 billion two-year plan.
Washington lawmakers began the 2026 legislative session on Monday, facing a $2.3 billion budget shortfall in a proposed $79 billion two-year plan.
WA legislative session: Budget, millionaire income tax, flood relief, ICE protection
Washington state's 2026 legislative session starts Jan. 12, and the big question at hand is balancing the budget. Gov. Bob Ferguson has already proposed spending more money than what is coming in, so leaders will discuss what they can and can't do. Other than balancing the budget, other topics include a millionaire income tax, federal disaster relief from widespread flooding and protection from ICE.
Washington state's 2026 legislative session starts Jan. 12, and the big question at hand is balancing the budget. Gov. Bob Ferguson has already proposed spending more money than what is coming in, so leaders will discuss what they can and can't do. Other than balancing the budget, other topics include a millionaire income tax, federal disaster relief from widespread flooding and protection from ICE.
WA Gov. Ferguson eyes millionaire tax in 2026 Legislative Session
Gov. Ferguson, along with top state lawmakers from both sides of the aisle, discussed their priorities for the 2026 Legislative Session that begins on Monday.
Gov. Ferguson, along with top state lawmakers from both sides of the aisle, discussed their priorities for the 2026 Legislative Session that begins on Monday.
Debate over taxes, spending will dominate WA's 2026 legislative session
The 2026 legislative session starts on Monday in Olympia, where taxes, spending and cuts will be a big source of debate to balance a two-year budget.
The 2026 legislative session starts on Monday in Olympia, where taxes, spending and cuts will be a big source of debate to balance a two-year budget.
Debate over taxes and spending will dominate 2026’s legislative session
The 2026 legislative session starts on Monday in Olympia where taxes, spending and cuts will be a big source of debate to balance a two-year budget.
The 2026 legislative session starts on Monday in Olympia where taxes, spending and cuts will be a big source of debate to balance a two-year budget.
WA bill seeks new rules on use of license plate reading cameras
A Washington state senator from Tacoma is pushing for new rules on automatic license plate readers, or Flock cameras, used by police agencies across the state.
A Washington state senator from Tacoma is pushing for new rules on automatic license plate readers, or Flock cameras, used by police agencies across the state.
Washington lawmakers to open 2026 legislative session next week
Washington’s 2026 legislative session begins in one week, launching a 60-day run from Jan. 12 to March 12 as lawmakers turn to a supplemental budget to adjust the two-year spending plan passed last year.
Washington’s 2026 legislative session begins in one week, launching a 60-day run from Jan. 12 to March 12 as lawmakers turn to a supplemental budget to adjust the two-year spending plan passed last year.
One-on-one with Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson
In her first week as Seattle mayor, Katie Wilson pushed back on claims of changes to drug enforcement policy, saying no shifts have been made and calling recent confusion a result of misinformation. In a one-on-one interview with FOX 13, Wilson discussed working with police, prosecutors and service providers to address open-air drug use, public safety concerns ahead of the World Cup, and broader challenges facing the city.
In her first week as Seattle mayor, Katie Wilson pushed back on claims of changes to drug enforcement policy, saying no shifts have been made and calling recent confusion a result of misinformation. In a one-on-one interview with FOX 13, Wilson discussed working with police, prosecutors and service providers to address open-air drug use, public safety concerns ahead of the World Cup, and broader challenges facing the city.
Watch: New Seattle City Attorney Erika Evans Sworn-in
Erika J. Evans was ceremonially sworn in Monday as Seattle’s next city attorney during an oath of office ceremony at City Hall.
Erika J. Evans was ceremonially sworn in Monday as Seattle’s next city attorney during an oath of office ceremony at City Hall.
Some WA leaders applaud, others condemn US military operation in Venezuela
Leaders across Washington have registered both their support and condemnations of the Trump administration's military operation in Venezuela.
Leaders across Washington have registered both their support and condemnations of the Trump administration's military operation in Venezuela.