Democrats expand power in WA state legislature
As lawmakers head back to Olympia for 2025, the projection is that Washington will be short billions of dollars to operate in the coming years. Some lawmakers say the government needs to be smarter about how they spend taxpayer dollars, while others say more taxes could be the answer.
As lawmakers head back to Olympia for 2025, the projection is that Washington will be short billions of dollars to operate in the coming years. Some lawmakers say the government needs to be smarter about how they spend taxpayer dollars, while others say more taxes could be the answer.
WA Gov. Inslee imposes state spending freeze
Gov. Inslee issued a directive on Tuesday, commanding state agencies put a hold on hiring certain positions. This includes positions not related to public safety or other non-discretionary activities.
Gov. Inslee issued a directive on Tuesday, commanding state agencies put a hold on hiring certain positions. This includes positions not related to public safety or other non-discretionary activities.
Nick Brown beats Pete Serrano in WA’s attorney general race
Nick Brown will be WA’s 19th attorney general.
Nick Brown will be WA’s 19th attorney general.
Candidates log thousands of miles in WA Superintendent of Public Instruction race
The vote for Washington's Superintendent of Public Instruction could have implications for school districts statewide.
The vote for Washington's Superintendent of Public Instruction could have implications for school districts statewide.
The haunted history of Olympia
as we explore the haunted history of western Washington, FOX 13 photojournalist Brandon Davis tagged a long with a local historian for a walk on the state capital's dark side.
as we explore the haunted history of western Washington, FOX 13 photojournalist Brandon Davis tagged a long with a local historian for a walk on the state capital's dark side.
2 accused of lighting man on fire at Olympia encampment, killing him
Two men are facing multiple felony charges after police say they set a man on fire at an Olympia homeless encampment, causing injuries that eventually killed him.
Two men are facing multiple felony charges after police say they set a man on fire at an Olympia homeless encampment, causing injuries that eventually killed him.
2 men accused of setting man on fire at Olympia encampment, killing him
Two men are facing multiple felony charges after police say they set a man on fire at an Olympia homeless encampment, causing injuries that eventually killed him.
Two men are facing multiple felony charges after police say they set a man on fire at an Olympia homeless encampment, causing injuries that eventually killed him.
Detectives seek public's help in solving 2022 Olympia, WA homicide
Detectives are asking for the public's help in solving a homicide that occurred in Olympia in 2022.
Detectives are asking for the public's help in solving a homicide that occurred in Olympia in 2022.
Olympia, WA police seek info on 2022 murder
Olympia police are asking for the public's help in solving a 2022 homicide.
Olympia police are asking for the public's help in solving a 2022 homicide.
WA family back in business after thieves stole merchandise truck in Federal Way
A family business from Olympia has returned to the Haunted Night Market in Lacey for the first time after thieves devastated their business at the start of the Halloween season.
A family business from Olympia has returned to the Haunted Night Market in Lacey for the first time after thieves devastated their business at the start of the Halloween season.
Olympia family back in business after thieves stole merchandise truck in Federal Way
A family business from Olympia has returned to the Haunted Night Market in Lacey for the first time after thieves devastated their business at the start of the Halloween season.
A family business from Olympia has returned to the Haunted Night Market in Lacey for the first time after thieves devastated their business at the start of the Halloween season.
Closing arguments heard in WA case against Kroger-Albertsons merger
The trial aimed at halting the $24.6 billion merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons is nearing its end as closing arguments were presented in Washington on Tuesday.
The trial aimed at halting the $24.6 billion merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons is nearing its end as closing arguments were presented in Washington on Tuesday.
Docs: Olympia man stabs parents with sword
A man in Olympia is behind bars, accused of stabbing his parents with a sword over loud music.
A man in Olympia is behind bars, accused of stabbing his parents with a sword over loud music.
Thieves steal merch truck from Olympia family's business
It will be a long road to recovery for a small family business in Olympia after thieves stole a rental truck containing all their custom cut-outs and printed merchandise while they were traveling in between festivals.
It will be a long road to recovery for a small family business in Olympia after thieves stole a rental truck containing all their custom cut-outs and printed merchandise while they were traveling in between festivals.
Deputies seek help identifying WA burglary, sexual assault suspect
Deputies in Thurston County are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who allegedly broke into a woman’s home and sexually assaulted her last September.
Deputies in Thurston County are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who allegedly broke into a woman’s home and sexually assaulted her last September.
Changes coming to Mega Millions lottery in 2025
There will be a few new changes coming to the Mega Millions lottery next year.
There will be a few new changes coming to the Mega Millions lottery next year.
WA superintendent urges lawmakers to plug public school funding shortfalls
Days after revealing his budgetary wishlist for Washington's public schools, State Superintendent Chris Reykdal is asking legislators for $3.7 billion to help make up a huge funding shortfall.
Days after revealing his budgetary wishlist for Washington's public schools, State Superintendent Chris Reykdal is asking legislators for $3.7 billion to help make up a huge funding shortfall.
How to watch the WA attorney general debate: Brown vs. Serrano
The debate will take place in Seattle and will be moderated by a panel of four people.
The debate will take place in Seattle and will be moderated by a panel of four people.
WA voter guide: What to know about the 2024 November general election
Here's how to register to vote, the vote by mail process and key dates to know.
Here's how to register to vote, the vote by mail process and key dates to know.
Nearly 10,000 gallons of fuel on burning ship near Tatoosh Island, WA
Firefighters are battling flames on a ship with 9,800 gallons of fuel on board just off the Olympic coast.
Firefighters are battling flames on a ship with 9,800 gallons of fuel on board just off the Olympic coast.