Budget cuts could impact access to Washington’s public lands

Some Washington state-managed public lands could see reduced access or temporary closures as officials grapple with budget shortfalls impacting recreation and maintenance.

WA judge gives man longest big game sentence in decade for elk killing spree

A Grays Harbor County man has been sentenced to the longest prison sentence related to big game charges in the past decade. A judge resentenced him this week following violations to the conditions of his previous release.

Washington’s ‘millionaires tax’ signed into law, legal fight begins
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Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Washington’s first personal income tax on high earners following a marathon legislative debate. Opponents are preparing a legal challenge, arguing the measure is unconstitutional.

How to watch Gov. Ferguson sign 'millionaires tax' bill

The Office of Governor Bob Ferguson has announced the governor will sign the "millionaires tax" bill into law on Monday. We look at what it is, and how to watch the event live.

WA Gov. Ferguson signs AI chatbot regulations bill
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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.

WA man booked into jail for 98th time after high-speed chase

Deputies arrested a pair of organized retail theft suspects following a high-speed pursuit on I-5 in Olympia, Washington.

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.

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.

Gov. Ferguson signs bills including major pre-K expansion for Washington
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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.

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.

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.

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.

WA House debates millionaires tax
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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.

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.

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.

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.