Millionaires income tax proposal sparks heated debate in Olympia, WA
Lawmakers and members of the public packed a legislative hearing in Olympia to argue for and against a proposed tax on Washington residents earning more than $1 million a year.
Lawmakers and members of the public packed a legislative hearing in Olympia to argue for and against a proposed tax on Washington residents earning more than $1 million a year.
WA lawmakers push for workaround as businesses struggle to find pennies
With the penny slowly being “counted out," lawmakers in Washington state are working on a bill that would require businesses to round cash purchases to the nearest nickel.
With the penny slowly being “counted out," lawmakers in Washington state are working on a bill that would require businesses to round cash purchases to the nearest nickel.
WA's juvenile interrogation law faces scrutiny as teen homicides go unsolved
Seattle law enforcement and families of victims are questioning a Washington law.
Seattle law enforcement and families of victims are questioning a Washington law.
WA millionaires tax proposal has arrived, Gov. Ferguson wants changes
It has been a lightning rod issue in Olympia: a proposed millionaires tax. Gov. Bob Ferguson has said he would support it, but now, he's rejecting at least one initial proposal from state senators.
It has been a lightning rod issue in Olympia: a proposed millionaires tax. Gov. Bob Ferguson has said he would support it, but now, he's rejecting at least one initial proposal from state senators.
WA Supreme Court Justice Barbara Madsen to retire in April
After more than three decades, Justice Barbara Madsen announces when she will step away from the Washington Supreme Court.
After more than three decades, Justice Barbara Madsen announces when she will step away from the Washington Supreme Court.
New law could increase a pack of cigarettes to $17 in Seattle
A newly proposed law would increase cigarette taxes in Washington State by $2 per pack, meaning you could pay as much as $17 to smoke.
A newly proposed law would increase cigarette taxes in Washington State by $2 per pack, meaning you could pay as much as $17 to smoke.
WA statewide proposal scrutinizes deep sedation procedures at dental offices
A proposal in Olympia would elevate industry regulations and guidelines to state law when it comes to all deep sedation procedures in dental offices.
A proposal in Olympia would elevate industry regulations and guidelines to state law when it comes to all deep sedation procedures in dental offices.
'Seattle News Weekly': Superbowl LX, proposed legislation in WA
On this episode of Seattle News Weekly, FOX 13's David Rose and Hana Kim discuss this weeks top stories— Super Bowl LX, proposed anti-ICE legislation and the proposal of a 32-hour work week.
On this episode of Seattle News Weekly, FOX 13's David Rose and Hana Kim discuss this weeks top stories— Super Bowl LX, proposed anti-ICE legislation and the proposal of a 32-hour work week.
Washington bill would block former ICE agents from law enforcement jobs
A bill moving through the Washington Legislature could prevent certain ICE officers from being hired by state and local law enforcement agencies.
A bill moving through the Washington Legislature could prevent certain ICE officers from being hired by state and local law enforcement agencies.
WA lawmaker proposes a 32-hour work week for private, public sector
A Washington state lawmaker is proposing to shorten the standard work week from 40 hours to 32 hours for many workers across the state, including those in the private sector.
A Washington state lawmaker is proposing to shorten the standard work week from 40 hours to 32 hours for many workers across the state, including those in the private sector.
Rivian amps up competition with Tesla, pledging $4.6M to WA ballot initiative
Electric carmaker Rivian is pledging millions of dollars to a ballot initiative that could overhaul the EV sales market in Washington State amid an ongoing rivalry with Tesla.
Electric carmaker Rivian is pledging millions of dollars to a ballot initiative that could overhaul the EV sales market in Washington State amid an ongoing rivalry with Tesla.
Ferguson, Brown to address how WA is preparing for any possible ICE activity
Gov. Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown spoke at the state Capitol on Monday to address a federal memo authorizing ICE agents to enter homes without judicial warrants.
Gov. Bob Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown spoke at the state Capitol on Monday to address a federal memo authorizing ICE agents to enter homes without judicial warrants.
Hundreds rally at WA capitol building in support of immigrant rights
More than 500 people from all corners of Washington filled the steps at the state capitol building in solidarity with immigrant communities on Thursday.
More than 500 people from all corners of Washington filled the steps at the state capitol building in solidarity with immigrant communities on Thursday.
Proposed WA law seeks to block homeless sweeps unless requirements met
Democratic lawmakers are pushing for statewide standards regulating all local jurisdictions on when they can do homeless encampment sweeps or remove anyone living in public spaces.
Democratic lawmakers are pushing for statewide standards regulating all local jurisdictions on when they can do homeless encampment sweeps or remove anyone living in public spaces.
WA Gov. Ferguson's ‘millionaire tax’ prompts concerns of universal income tax
During the opening ceremony of the legislature this week, Governor Ferguson called his proposal for a millionaire’s tax ‘truly historic.’
During the opening ceremony of the legislature this week, Governor Ferguson called his proposal for a millionaire’s tax ‘truly historic.’
People demand change to WA state law they say endangers children
People are fed up with a Washington state law that they say leaves children in dangerous and even deadly situations.
People are fed up with a Washington state law that they say leaves children in dangerous and even deadly situations.
WA Gov. Ferguson calls for millionaires’ tax in State of the State address
Gov. Bob Ferguson used his State of the State address to call for a new tax on Washington’s wealthiest earners, propose housing investments and sharply condemned federal immigration enforcement.
Gov. Bob Ferguson used his State of the State address to call for a new tax on Washington’s wealthiest earners, propose housing investments and sharply condemned federal immigration enforcement.
Washington lawmakers open 2026 session with budget gap, millionaire tax in focus
Washington’s 2026 legislative session begins Monday as Gov. Bob Ferguson and state lawmakers from both parties prepare for a 60-day session dominated by budget challenges.
Washington’s 2026 legislative session begins Monday as Gov. Bob Ferguson and state lawmakers from both parties prepare for a 60-day session dominated by budget challenges.
WA Gov. Ferguson eyes millionaire tax in 2026 Legislative Session
Gov. Ferguson, along with top state lawmakers from both sides of the aisle, discussed their priorities for the 2026 Legislative Session that begins on Monday.
Gov. Ferguson, along with top state lawmakers from both sides of the aisle, discussed their priorities for the 2026 Legislative Session that begins on Monday.
Debate over taxes and spending will dominate 2026’s legislative session
The 2026 legislative session starts on Monday in Olympia where taxes, spending and cuts will be a big source of debate to balance a two-year budget.
The 2026 legislative session starts on Monday in Olympia where taxes, spending and cuts will be a big source of debate to balance a two-year budget.