Washington’s paid family leave premiums to increase Jan. 1
The payroll premiums on workers’ wages to pay for Washington state’s paid family and medical leave program will increase on Jan. 1.
The payroll premiums on workers’ wages to pay for Washington state’s paid family and medical leave program will increase on Jan. 1.
Many remain critical of state of US democracy, new poll reveals
Only about half of Americans have high confidence that votes in the upcoming midterm elections will be counted accurately, according to a new poll.
Only about half of Americans have high confidence that votes in the upcoming midterm elections will be counted accurately, according to a new poll.
Redistricting in Snohomish County causing some confusion as ballots are mailed out
Some viewers have reached out to FOX 13 thinking they've received the wrong ballot, but re-districting has changed what districts many are voting in.
Some viewers have reached out to FOX 13 thinking they've received the wrong ballot, but re-districting has changed what districts many are voting in.
Obama headed to battleground states to boost Dems before midterms
Democrats are trying to retain power in the face of widespread economic uncertainty and the traditional midterm headwinds against the party in power.
Democrats are trying to retain power in the face of widespread economic uncertainty and the traditional midterm headwinds against the party in power.
Murray, Smiley agree to town hall in Seattle
Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray on Friday declined a formal debate in Seattle with Republican challenger Tiffany Smiley, and instead agreed to appear in a town hall forum that will air only on KIRO-TV.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray on Friday declined a formal debate in Seattle with Republican challenger Tiffany Smiley, and instead agreed to appear in a town hall forum that will air only on KIRO-TV.
Race for US Senate: Murray, Smiley agree to 'town hall' in Seattle
Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray on Friday declined a formal debate in Seattle with Republican challenger Tiffany Smiley, and instead agreed to appear in a town hall forum that will air exclusively on KIRO-TV.
Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray on Friday declined a formal debate in Seattle with Republican challenger Tiffany Smiley, and instead agreed to appear in a town hall forum that will air exclusively on KIRO-TV.
How many Americans vote? Map shows voter turnout by state
With key issues such as abortion, gun reform, inflation, legalizing marijuana, climate change and the war in Ukraine on the minds of voters, some experts suggest that 2022 could see a surge at the polls, even without a presidential election.
With key issues such as abortion, gun reform, inflation, legalizing marijuana, climate change and the war in Ukraine on the minds of voters, some experts suggest that 2022 could see a surge at the polls, even without a presidential election.
Most Americans say misinformation spurs extremism, hate, poll finds
Most people in the poll say they're practicing not spreading misinformation by not reposting content on social media they believe is inaccurate.
Most people in the poll say they're practicing not spreading misinformation by not reposting content on social media they believe is inaccurate.
Impeachment vote gives Dems chance at Washington House seat
A vote to impeach former President Donald Trump led to an outcome Washington Democrats had unsuccessfully sought for years: the ousting of long-time Republican U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler from her seat representing the southwest corner of the state.
A vote to impeach former President Donald Trump led to an outcome Washington Democrats had unsuccessfully sought for years: the ousting of long-time Republican U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler from her seat representing the southwest corner of the state.
Report: Pierce Co. lawmaker ‘engaged in abusive and bullying conduct’
A workplace conduct investigation released this week found that Rep. Melanie Morgan "engaged in abusive and bullying conduct" and took retaliatory actions against a policy analyst working for the Social Equity in Cannabis Task Force on which the Democratic lawmaker served as chair.
A workplace conduct investigation released this week found that Rep. Melanie Morgan "engaged in abusive and bullying conduct" and took retaliatory actions against a policy analyst working for the Social Equity in Cannabis Task Force on which the Democratic lawmaker served as chair.
Justice Dept. asks court to deny Trump plea over FBI search
The Biden administration on Tuesday urged the Supreme Court to steer clear of a legal fight over classified documents seized during an FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Florida estate.
The Biden administration on Tuesday urged the Supreme Court to steer clear of a legal fight over classified documents seized during an FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Florida estate.
Tulsi Gabbard announces departure from Democratic Party
Tulsi Gabbard’s announcement served as the inaugural episode of "The Tulsi Gabbard Show," a podcast the former congresswoman is now running.
Tulsi Gabbard’s announcement served as the inaugural episode of "The Tulsi Gabbard Show," a podcast the former congresswoman is now running.
Washington's General Election: What's on the ballot, drop boxes, important dates
Washington State's 2022 General Election takes place on November 8, 2022, and features races for U.S. Senate and Congress, as well as Washington Secretary of State and Washington Supreme Court.
Washington State's 2022 General Election takes place on November 8, 2022, and features races for U.S. Senate and Congress, as well as Washington Secretary of State and Washington Supreme Court.
Climate change driving voters to the polls, Washington Post poll shows
Ahead of the midterm elections, 50% of voters in a recent Washington Post poll said climate change was either very important or one of the most important issues in their vote for Congress.
Ahead of the midterm elections, 50% of voters in a recent Washington Post poll said climate change was either very important or one of the most important issues in their vote for Congress.
California Gov. Newsom's campaign puts up pro-abortion billboard in Austin
The billboard marks at least the second time California Gov. Gavin Newsom has paid for advertising in Texas concerning abortion.
The billboard marks at least the second time California Gov. Gavin Newsom has paid for advertising in Texas concerning abortion.
Judge blocks restrictive Ohio 'heartbeat' abortion law as suit proceeds
An Ohio law that bans virtually all abortions will remain blocked while a state constitutional challenge proceeds, a judge said Friday in a ruling that will allow pregnancy terminations through 20 weeks’ gestation to continue for now.
An Ohio law that bans virtually all abortions will remain blocked while a state constitutional challenge proceeds, a judge said Friday in a ruling that will allow pregnancy terminations through 20 weeks’ gestation to continue for now.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson no longer considering presidential run
After years of teasing the idea of a presidential run, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has decided it’s time to take that notion off the table and concentrate on his number one priority: his daughters.
After years of teasing the idea of a presidential run, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has decided it’s time to take that notion off the table and concentrate on his number one priority: his daughters.
At least 66 US clinics have stopped abortions since Supreme Court ruling, institute says
Abortion access may be impacted in several states because bans were put on hold temporarily under court orders. These states include Indiana, Ohio, and South Carolina.
Abortion access may be impacted in several states because bans were put on hold temporarily under court orders. These states include Indiana, Ohio, and South Carolina.
Planned Parenthood launching mobile abortion clinic in Illinois
Planned Parenthood is launching a mobile abortion clinic in southern Illinois to make it easier for women in nearby states to get the procedure. The announcement comes about 100 days after the US Supreme Court decided to overturn Roe V. Wade.
Planned Parenthood is launching a mobile abortion clinic in southern Illinois to make it easier for women in nearby states to get the procedure. The announcement comes about 100 days after the US Supreme Court decided to overturn Roe V. Wade.
US Supreme Court takes up key voting rights case from Alabama
The justices are hearing arguments Tuesday in an Alabama redistricting case that could have far-reaching effects on minority voting power across the United States.
The justices are hearing arguments Tuesday in an Alabama redistricting case that could have far-reaching effects on minority voting power across the United States.