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.
Katie Wilson takes oath as Seattle mayor, pledges focus on affordability and trust
Katie Wilson was sworn in as Seattle’s mayor Friday morning, outlining a vision centered on affordability, trust in government and a city where all residents can belong.
Katie Wilson was sworn in as Seattle’s mayor Friday morning, outlining a vision centered on affordability, trust in government and a city where all residents can belong.
Katie Wilson takes office as Seattle's new mayor
Seattle will swear in Mayor-elect Katie Wilson at City Hall on Monday morning as she takes office and begins work on priorities including affordability, homelessness and quality of life.
Seattle will swear in Mayor-elect Katie Wilson at City Hall on Monday morning as she takes office and begins work on priorities including affordability, homelessness and quality of life.
WA movie theaters now required to provide more open captioning
Movie theaters across Washington are now required by law to increase their open captioning options for moviegoers.
Movie theaters across Washington are now required by law to increase their open captioning options for moviegoers.
Watch: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s Inauguration Ceremony
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is sworn in Monday, becoming the city’s newest mayor and pledging to focus on affordability, homelessness and quality-of-life issues.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is sworn in Monday, becoming the city’s newest mayor and pledging to focus on affordability, homelessness and quality-of-life issues.
Katie Wilson to be sworn in Friday as Seattle's new mayor
Seattle is swearing in its new mayor Katie Wilson on Friday at City Hall.
Seattle is swearing in its new mayor Katie Wilson on Friday at City Hall.
New year, new laws in Washington
Big changes are coming to Washington state in 2026, many of which could impact you and your wallet.
Big changes are coming to Washington state in 2026, many of which could impact you and your wallet.
New WA laws in 2026 include higher wages, luxury car tax, plastic bag fee hike
Here's how the new WA laws in 2026 may impact you.
Here's how the new WA laws in 2026 may impact you.
Here's why plastic bag fees go up in WA in 2026
A slew of new laws are going into effect on January 1 in Washington. One of them is a plastic bag fee increase, but is it working?
A slew of new laws are going into effect on January 1 in Washington. One of them is a plastic bag fee increase, but is it working?