Katie Wilson running for Seattle Mayor
A new candidate is tossing their name in the ring to be Seattle's next mayor. Katie Wilson told FOX 13 she currently organizes with the "Transit Riders Union" and is also a columnist.
A new candidate is tossing their name in the ring to be Seattle's next mayor. Katie Wilson told FOX 13 she currently organizes with the "Transit Riders Union" and is also a columnist.
DOGE cuts threaten IRS free tax-filing program: What to know
IRS Direct File is only in its second year of letting taxpayers file directly with the IRS online, but it may be a casualty of Elon Musk’s DOGE.
IRS Direct File is only in its second year of letting taxpayers file directly with the IRS online, but it may be a casualty of Elon Musk’s DOGE.
Pete Buttigieg says he won't be running for governor or US Senate in upcoming races
Buttigieg, 43, who lives in the Traverse City area with his family, said he was deciding against competing in either race - despite caring deeply about who the state will elect for those positions.
Buttigieg, 43, who lives in the Traverse City area with his family, said he was deciding against competing in either race - despite caring deeply about who the state will elect for those positions.
Trump administration withdraws David Weldon's nomination for CDC director
The White House has rescinded the nomination of Dr. David Weldon, a former congressman from Florida, for the position of director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The White House has rescinded the nomination of Dr. David Weldon, a former congressman from Florida, for the position of director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
NOAA to layoff 10% of workforce
The Trump administration is starting another round of job cuts — this one more than 1,000 — at the nation’s weather, ocean and fisheries agency, four people familiar with the matter tell The Associated Press.
The Trump administration is starting another round of job cuts — this one more than 1,000 — at the nation’s weather, ocean and fisheries agency, four people familiar with the matter tell The Associated Press.
WA legislature passes deadline to advance legislation to opposite chamber
Wednesday was the house of origin cutoff for the 2025 session, meaning all policy bills that started in the Senate must have been voted over to the House and vice versa.
Wednesday was the house of origin cutoff for the 2025 session, meaning all policy bills that started in the Senate must have been voted over to the House and vice versa.
Trump transgender military ban back in court
Trans rights groups are trying to halt the Pentagon's new policy of barring transgender people from military service.
Trans rights groups are trying to halt the Pentagon's new policy of barring transgender people from military service.
WA legislature passes deadline to advance legislation to opposite chamber
Wednesday marked a key deadline for lawmakers, as they had to pass all legislation without budgetary impacts out of the chamber they originated from.
Wednesday marked a key deadline for lawmakers, as they had to pass all legislation without budgetary impacts out of the chamber they originated from.
Canada, EU retaliate against Trump's tariffs
Major trade partners are hitting back at President Trump's increased tariffs on aluminum and steel imports.
Major trade partners are hitting back at President Trump's increased tariffs on aluminum and steel imports.
Russia undecided on ceasefire deal with Ukraine
Russia says it won't make a decision on any peace plans until it receives an official proposal through diplomatic channels.
Russia says it won't make a decision on any peace plans until it receives an official proposal through diplomatic channels.
University of Washington announces hiring freeze
With federal and state budget cuts continuing, the University of Washington is looking to reduce costs.
With federal and state budget cuts continuing, the University of Washington is looking to reduce costs.
Hiring freeze at UW
With federal and state cuts continuing, the University of Washington is looking to cut costs.
With federal and state cuts continuing, the University of Washington is looking to cut costs.
House Republicans pass spending bill
In a narrow vote, House Republicans approved a stopgap measure to keep the government funded, at least through the summer.
In a narrow vote, House Republicans approved a stopgap measure to keep the government funded, at least through the summer.
Dept. of Education laying off 1,300 employees
The Department of Education is announcing mass layoffs as it works to comply with President Trump's plan to dismantle the agency entirely.
The Department of Education is announcing mass layoffs as it works to comply with President Trump's plan to dismantle the agency entirely.
Washington wineries brace for economic fallout from B.C. alcohol ban
Washington wineries are bracing for impact as British Columbia bans the sale of all American beer, wine and spirits from liquor stores.
Washington wineries are bracing for impact as British Columbia bans the sale of all American beer, wine and spirits from liquor stores.
Researchers grapple with potential federal funding cuts
President Trump's administration recently ordered large cuts to federal grant funding for the National Institutes of Health, saying indirect costs can save billions of dollars.
President Trump's administration recently ordered large cuts to federal grant funding for the National Institutes of Health, saying indirect costs can save billions of dollars.
WA Senate Republican proposal aims to close budget gap without new taxes
A new Republican proposal intends to plug the state funding gap by using surplus money and not funding previously negotiated pay increases for state workers.
A new Republican proposal intends to plug the state funding gap by using surplus money and not funding previously negotiated pay increases for state workers.
Trump puts new tariffs on Canadian dairy products
President Trump says he's ready to put a new tariff on some Canadian dairy imports, claiming Canada has an unfair advantage over the U.S.
President Trump says he's ready to put a new tariff on some Canadian dairy imports, claiming Canada has an unfair advantage over the U.S.
WA Senate GOP proposes answers to budget shortfall
Washington Senate Republicans say they have a way to close the state's multi-billion dollar budget gap without raising any new taxes.
Washington Senate Republicans say they have a way to close the state's multi-billion dollar budget gap without raising any new taxes.
DOE investigates colleges over antisemitism claims
The Department of Education is investigating 60 colleges over allegations of antisemitic discrimination, and the University of Washington is one of the dozens involved.
The Department of Education is investigating 60 colleges over allegations of antisemitic discrimination, and the University of Washington is one of the dozens involved.