One-on-one with Seattle councilmember Alexis Mercedes-Rinck
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With businesses seeing those sweeping state taxes, one Seattle City Councilmember wants to increase the B&O tax even more for large companies while lowering taxes for smaller businesses.

Interview with Seattle City Council candidate Rachael Savage
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FOX 13 Seattle anchor and reporter Hana Kim sits down with Rachael Savage, who is running for Seattle City Council Dist. 8, looking to unseat incumbent Alexis Mercedes Rinck.

Interview with Seattle City Council candidate Alexis Mercedes Rinck
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FOX 13 Seattle anchor and reporter Hana Kim sits down with Seattle City Council member Alexis Mercedes Rinck, who is running to keep her position representing Seattle in the general election.

Bruce Harrell vs Katie Wilson: How to watch the 2025 Seattle mayoral debates

FOX 13 will televise two debates for Seattle mayor with incumbent Bruce Harrell and challenger Katie Wilson each confirmed to participate in both forums.

Just 3 states are responsible for 80% of known school book bans

An annual report on book bans in U.S. schools finds that 80% of the nearly 7,000 books banned for the 2024-2025 school year took place in just three states. 

Government shutdown begins. What happens now?

While many federal agencies still operate during the shutdown, government employees’ jobs and several public services will be impacted. Here’s what you need to know.

Here's how a government shutdown affects student loan payments

The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed. 

Impacts of government shutdown in WA
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A government shutdown is now in effect and we're tracking the impacts in our state.

Government shutdown begins: Live updates as shutdown takes effect

The U.S. government is under its first federal government shutdown in almost seven years as Senate Democrats have voted down a Republican bill to keep funding the government.

Government shutdown starts: Here's what closes during a shutdown

The U.S. government shut down early Wednesday morning after Congress failed to pass a funding bill. Here’s what it means for federal workers, key services, and everyday Americans.

Government shutdown looms: What this means for Washington

The federal government appears headed toward a shutdown, with Democrats and Republicans blaming one another, as the deadline to keep agencies open quickly approaches.

Tacoma mayoral candidate Anders Ibsen speaks on vision for city
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Anders Ibsen and John Hines are going head-to-head in the race for Tacoma mayor, vying for votes ahead of Election Day on November 4th.

Trump announces deal to lower drug prices
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President Trump has put his name on a new direct-to-consumer option for prescription drugs.

How WA is affected by a government shutdown
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As the clock ticks closer towards midnight with a government shutdown deadline looming, FOX 13 is answering the question: What impacts will be felt in Washington state?

Interview with Tacoma Mayor candidate John Hines
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FOX 13 Seattle anchor and reporter John Hopperstad sits down with Tacoma City Council member John Hines, who is running for Tacoma Mayor in the general election.

Interview with Tacoma Mayor candidate Anders Ibsen
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FOX 13 Seattle anchor and reporter John Hopperstad sits down with former Tacoma City Council member Anders Ibsen, who is running for Tacoma Mayor in the general election.

US Government on the brink of shutdown, possible impacts in WA
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The U.S. government is on the brink of a shutdown Tuesday. During a last-minute meeting at the White House, President Trump and Congressional leaders failed to broker a deal, and government funding expires at midnight.

One-on-one with Tacoma Mayoral Candidate John Hines
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In the race for Tacoma mayor, candidate John Hynes sat down with Fox 13 to discuss his platform on key issues facing the city, including safety, taxes, and Tacoma's reputation. Hynes is going head-to-head with Anders Ibsen in the upcoming election.