WA Democrats propose new taxes to balance budget
With a little under two weeks before the end of the 2025 regular session, legislative Democrats have drafted new proposals increasing various taxes on businesses, capital gains and property to close a multi-billion-dollar budget gap.
With a little under two weeks before the end of the 2025 regular session, legislative Democrats have drafted new proposals increasing various taxes on businesses, capital gains and property to close a multi-billion-dollar budget gap.
State Department shuts down disinformation office targeting Russia, China, Iran
The State Department has shut down the Global Engagement Center, an office that identified disinformation from Russia, China and Iran. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the center’s work had crossed into censoring Americans.
The State Department has shut down the Global Engagement Center, an office that identified disinformation from Russia, China and Iran. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the center’s work had crossed into censoring Americans.
WA's King County launches Human and Civil Rights Commission
King County has announced the formation of a new Human and Civil Rights Commission, with the goal of guiding county leadership on policies promoting civil rights.
King County has announced the formation of a new Human and Civil Rights Commission, with the goal of guiding county leadership on policies promoting civil rights.
Report: Trump to end IRS Direct File program for free tax filing
The Trump administration is planning to end the IRS Direct File program that allows tax returns to be filed directly to the IRS for free.
The Trump administration is planning to end the IRS Direct File program that allows tax returns to be filed directly to the IRS for free.
Federal judge finds probable cause to hold Trump administration in criminal contempt
A federal judge has found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt of court.
A federal judge has found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in criminal contempt of court.
Judge scraps Biden-era rule capping credit card late fees: What to know
A federal judge has scrapped a rule from the Biden administration that would have placed a cap on credit card late fees.
A federal judge has scrapped a rule from the Biden administration that would have placed a cap on credit card late fees.
Bill aimed to restrict 'activist judges' awaits Senate vote; Critics call HR 1526 a threat to constitution
H.R. 1526, the No Rogue Rulings Act, aims to limit district courts' ability to issue nationwide injunctions against President Trump's executive orders.
H.R. 1526, the No Rogue Rulings Act, aims to limit district courts' ability to issue nationwide injunctions against President Trump's executive orders.
WA Senate passes bill on speed limiting devices for habitual speeders
House Bill 1596 passed out of the Senate Tuesday morning. Driven by an upward trend in fatal accidents, the bill would require certain drivers to install a device that limits the speed of their car.
House Bill 1596 passed out of the Senate Tuesday morning. Driven by an upward trend in fatal accidents, the bill would require certain drivers to install a device that limits the speed of their car.
WA Senate passes speed limiting devices bill
The Washington Senate has passed a bill to try and stop habitual speeders in their tracks.
The Washington Senate has passed a bill to try and stop habitual speeders in their tracks.
White House freezes aid to Harvard
The White House is freezing billions in federal aid to Harvard University after the school says it will not agree to a list of demands from the Trump administration.
The White House is freezing billions in federal aid to Harvard University after the school says it will not agree to a list of demands from the Trump administration.
Joe Biden to speak for first time since leaving White House
Former President Joe Biden will make his first public speech since leaving office on Tuesday. This address will focus on social security concerns after thousands of federal workers were laid off.
Former President Joe Biden will make his first public speech since leaving office on Tuesday. This address will focus on social security concerns after thousands of federal workers were laid off.
WA representatives amend parents rights in education bill
Senate Bill 511 passed on nearly a party-line vote only after an hours-long debate in the Washington State House.
Senate Bill 511 passed on nearly a party-line vote only after an hours-long debate in the Washington State House.
Trump hosts El Salvador's president
The White House is digging in over the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man that was wrongfully deported to El Salvador.
The White House is digging in over the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man that was wrongfully deported to El Salvador.
Certain electronics exempt from tariffs on China
Markets experienced some relief following news that certain electronics like smart phones will be exempt from the U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports, for now.
Markets experienced some relief following news that certain electronics like smart phones will be exempt from the U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports, for now.
WA library programs, services at risk due to grant terminations
The Washington Secretary of State says the grant terminations put the Washington State Library at risk of losing personnel, statewide programs, resources and more.
The Washington Secretary of State says the grant terminations put the Washington State Library at risk of losing personnel, statewide programs, resources and more.
Seattle coffee roaster sees opportunity in global tariff shift
While some in the coffee industry are bracing for rising costs, one Seattle coffee roaster sees a possible “net win” for U.S. roasters if proposed tariff changes open up global markets.
While some in the coffee industry are bracing for rising costs, one Seattle coffee roaster sees a possible “net win” for U.S. roasters if proposed tariff changes open up global markets.
Grounds for growth: Seattle coffee roaster welcomes tariff changes
As trade tensions simmer between the U.S. and key global partners, one Seattle coffee roaster believes a shift in international tariffs could help level the playing field—and potentially pour new opportunities into his cup.
As trade tensions simmer between the U.S. and key global partners, one Seattle coffee roaster believes a shift in international tariffs could help level the playing field—and potentially pour new opportunities into his cup.
'Lock the Clock' movement gains steam in congress
Congress is considering another challenge to daylight saving time. Some people favor adopting standard time year round. Others not so much. Fox's Chad Pergram takes a look at the arguments from both sides.
Congress is considering another challenge to daylight saving time. Some people favor adopting standard time year round. Others not so much. Fox's Chad Pergram takes a look at the arguments from both sides.
Rulings on Trump administration deportations
Judges handed down several rulings on Friday relating to Trump's immigration crackdown, with some in the administration's favor and others not.
Judges handed down several rulings on Friday relating to Trump's immigration crackdown, with some in the administration's favor and others not.
Pacific Northwest ports brace for impact as China tariffs soar to 145%
Tariffs on Chinese imports have surged to 145%, escalating an already-tense trade war and leaving local port leaders in Seattle and Tacoma grappling with the potential fallout.
Tariffs on Chinese imports have surged to 145%, escalating an already-tense trade war and leaving local port leaders in Seattle and Tacoma grappling with the potential fallout.