WA Gov. Ferguson signs AI chatbot regulations bill
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed more than 40 different bills on Tuesday, one of them places new regulations on AI companion chatbots.
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed more than 40 different bills on Tuesday, one of them places new regulations on AI companion chatbots.
Rep. Jim Walsh: WA GOP planning to repeal 'millionaires tax'
Washington state Republicans are working to repeal the state’s first income tax, a 9.9% tax on high earners, according to a state representative.
Washington state Republicans are working to repeal the state’s first income tax, a 9.9% tax on high earners, according to a state representative.
WA man booked into jail for 98th time after high-speed chase in Olympia
Thurston County deputies arrested a pair of organized retail theft suspects following a high-speed pursuit on I-5 in Olympia.
Thurston County deputies arrested a pair of organized retail theft suspects following a high-speed pursuit on I-5 in Olympia.
SCOTUS hears case that could impact WA ballot counting
The Supreme Court's conservative majority on Monday sounded skeptical of state laws that allow the counting of late-arriving mail ballots. Washington is one of those states.
The Supreme Court's conservative majority on Monday sounded skeptical of state laws that allow the counting of late-arriving mail ballots. Washington is one of those states.
WA DOH: Respiratory illnesses make up nearly 14% of ER visits in March
The Washington State Department of Health said respiratory illnesses have made up nearly 14% of emergency department visits this month, due to a spike in flu and RSV activity.
The Washington State Department of Health said respiratory illnesses have made up nearly 14% of emergency department visits this month, due to a spike in flu and RSV activity.
WA Gov. Ferguson signs bill dropping degree requirements for state jobs
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed a bill Tuesday dropping postgraduate degree requirements for certain state jobs.
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed a bill Tuesday dropping postgraduate degree requirements for certain state jobs.
Gov. Ferguson signs bills including major pre-K expansion for Washington
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed 17 bills into law, including legislation expanding access to pre-K for more than 10,000 Washington children over the next decade. The measure leverages nearly $1 billion in funding from the Ballmer Group to help low-income families access early childhood education.
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed 17 bills into law, including legislation expanding access to pre-K for more than 10,000 Washington children over the next decade. The measure leverages nearly $1 billion in funding from the Ballmer Group to help low-income families access early childhood education.
'Seattle News Weekly': Millionaires tax, Skykomish arrest, DOL tort claim
On this episode of the "Seattle News Weekly" podcast, FOX 13 Seattle Anchor David Rose sits down with Reporter Lauren Donovan and Executive Producer Beth Roberts to discuss the week's biggest stories in Seattle.
On this episode of the "Seattle News Weekly" podcast, FOX 13 Seattle Anchor David Rose sits down with Reporter Lauren Donovan and Executive Producer Beth Roberts to discuss the week's biggest stories in Seattle.
Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz moves to Florida from Washington
Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz and his wife announced they’ve moved to Florida for their "retirement phase," leaving Washington state after nearly half a century.
Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz and his wife announced they’ve moved to Florida for their "retirement phase," leaving Washington state after nearly half a century.
WA judge rules on media figures' access to Capitol in Olympia
Washington state lawmakers were within their rights when they declined to issue press passes to three conservative media figures, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.
Washington state lawmakers were within their rights when they declined to issue press passes to three conservative media figures, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.
WA lawmakers continue debate over 'millionaires tax'
House Republicans and Democrats continue to debate over the highly contested “millionaires tax" Monday night into Tuesday morning.
House Republicans and Democrats continue to debate over the highly contested “millionaires tax" Monday night into Tuesday morning.
WA House debates millionaires tax
It's an all nighter on the House floor. State representatives have been deliberating the millionaires tax.
It's an all nighter on the House floor. State representatives have been deliberating the millionaires tax.
Dozens rally against WA ‘millionaires tax’ bill in Olympia
With just days left of the Washington legislative session, a couple dozen people rallied against the proposed millionaires tax over the weekend, FOX 13 spoke with attendees about their concerns.
With just days left of the Washington legislative session, a couple dozen people rallied against the proposed millionaires tax over the weekend, FOX 13 spoke with attendees about their concerns.
WA Gov. Ferguson backs last-minute ‘millionaire tax’ rewrite
Democrats have rewritten the so-called “millionaires tax,” and Gov. Bob Ferguson says he supports the revamped proposal and would sign the new version if it reaches his desk.
Democrats have rewritten the so-called “millionaires tax,” and Gov. Bob Ferguson says he supports the revamped proposal and would sign the new version if it reaches his desk.
WA lawmakers discuss bills to oust sheriffs, combat human trafficking
Washington lawmakers have debated contentious bills that could shape the state’s future. None have garnered more argument than SB 5974, which would make stricter requirements for elected sheriffs.
Washington lawmakers have debated contentious bills that could shape the state’s future. None have garnered more argument than SB 5974, which would make stricter requirements for elected sheriffs.
WA AG Brown wins case forcing FEMA to pay back millions in disaster funds
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown announced that a court order was secured, requiring the FEMA to pay back billions in disaster mitigation funding cut last year.
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown announced that a court order was secured, requiring the FEMA to pay back billions in disaster mitigation funding cut last year.
Police investigate after man shot in leg in Olympia, WA
Police are investigating a shooting that left a man injured in Olympia on Friday.
Police are investigating a shooting that left a man injured in Olympia on Friday.
Several WA bills pass through both chambers
Washington has just six days left before this year's legislative session comes to a close.
Washington has just six days left before this year's legislative session comes to a close.
WA bans on face coverings, ghost guns, nitrous oxide close to becoming law
There are seven days left before this year’s legislative session is over. Bills making their way to the finish line include ghost guns, federal agents wearing masks and new laws on nitrous oxide.
There are seven days left before this year’s legislative session is over. Bills making their way to the finish line include ghost guns, federal agents wearing masks and new laws on nitrous oxide.
WA Gov. Ferguson cancels parole of convicted rapist who previously fled state
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson stepped in to cancel the parole of a serial rapist who was slated for release after serving 40 years of a life sentence.
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson stepped in to cancel the parole of a serial rapist who was slated for release after serving 40 years of a life sentence.