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.
WA bill to strengthen laws against child sex abuse heads to governor's desk
A new bill aimed at strengthening Washington’s child sex abuse laws, particularly involving sexually explicit generative AI content, is now headed to the governor’s desk.
A new bill aimed at strengthening Washington’s child sex abuse laws, particularly involving sexually explicit generative AI content, is now headed to the governor’s desk.
'Seattle News Weekly': Tragic stabbing, millionaires tax, FIFA World Cup
On this episode of the "Seattle News Weekly" podcast, FOX 13 Seattle's Hana Kim and Franque Thompson discuss the week's biggest stories in Seattle.
On this episode of the "Seattle News Weekly" podcast, FOX 13 Seattle's Hana Kim and Franque Thompson discuss the week's biggest stories in Seattle.
Nisqually earthquake rocked western Washington 25 years ago
On Feb. 28, 2001 at 10:54 a.m., a 6.8 magnitude earthquake rattled western Washington, leaving billions of dollars in damages, several hundred people injured. One person died of a heart attack.
On Feb. 28, 2001 at 10:54 a.m., a 6.8 magnitude earthquake rattled western Washington, leaving billions of dollars in damages, several hundred people injured. One person died of a heart attack.
WA lawmakers advancing bill restricting employers from microchipping workers
With hundreds of bills dying with less than two weeks left before the end of this year’s legislative session, one of the bills advancing has to do with microchipping.
With hundreds of bills dying with less than two weeks left before the end of this year’s legislative session, one of the bills advancing has to do with microchipping.
Fight to reform WA's ‘stunning’ child welfare crisis stalls in Legislature
A push to change Washington's controversial "Keeping Families Together Act" fell short in this year's legislative session.
A push to change Washington's controversial "Keeping Families Together Act" fell short in this year's legislative session.