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.
WA Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon apologizes for drinking before House committee meeting
Washington state Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon apologized after admitting he drank alcohol before appearing at a House Appropriations Committee meeting, calling it a “serious mistake for many reasons."
Washington state Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon apologized after admitting he drank alcohol before appearing at a House Appropriations Committee meeting, calling it a “serious mistake for many reasons."
WA lawmakers review duplicate sign-ons on millionaires tax bill
Lawmakers say more than 19,000 duplicate records and over 200 potentially fraudulent sign-ins were identified in public comments on Washington’s proposed millionaires tax bill.
Lawmakers say more than 19,000 duplicate records and over 200 potentially fraudulent sign-ins were identified in public comments on Washington’s proposed millionaires tax bill.
'Seattle News Weekly': Potential buyers for Seahawks
On this episode of the "Seattle News Weekly" podcast, FOX 13 Seattle Anchors Bill Wixey and Matthew Smith discuss the week's biggest stories in Seattle.
On this episode of the "Seattle News Weekly" podcast, FOX 13 Seattle Anchors Bill Wixey and Matthew Smith discuss the week's biggest stories in Seattle.
Funding fight: WA advocates push to protect abortion access, transgender care in Olympia
Hundreds of advocates gathered on the Capitol steps in Olympia on Monday, urging lawmakers to restore funding for reproductive health care, transgender services and crime victim programs.
Hundreds of advocates gathered on the Capitol steps in Olympia on Monday, urging lawmakers to restore funding for reproductive health care, transgender services and crime victim programs.
Hundreds rally in Olympia, WA for Senate Bill 6182
The crowd of residents gathered at the Washington Capitol building in Olympia on Monday to rally and advocate for reproductive healthcare, transgender rights, and services for crime victims. Additionally, they advocated for Senate Bill 6182.
The crowd of residents gathered at the Washington Capitol building in Olympia on Monday to rally and advocate for reproductive healthcare, transgender rights, and services for crime victims. Additionally, they advocated for Senate Bill 6182.
2 WA hikers rescued from Mt. Ellinor, airlifted to hospital by US Coast Guard
Two hikers have been successfully rescued from a mountainside after being injured over the weekend up on Mount Ellinor in Washington State.
Two hikers have been successfully rescued from a mountainside after being injured over the weekend up on Mount Ellinor in Washington State.
Washington Senate panel advances proposed 9.9% “millionaire” income tax
A majority of the Washington Senate Ways and Means Committee voted to move forward with SB 6346, which would levy a 9.9% tax on income above $1 million. Gov. Bob Ferguson says he supports the concept but wants more relief for working people and small businesses.
A majority of the Washington Senate Ways and Means Committee voted to move forward with SB 6346, which would levy a 9.9% tax on income above $1 million. Gov. Bob Ferguson says he supports the concept but wants more relief for working people and small businesses.
Multiple people shot, killed at home in Olympia, WA
Officers in Olympia, Washington were called to a home over the weekend after those nearby reported hearing gunshots. Three people were found dead inside.
Officers in Olympia, Washington were called to a home over the weekend after those nearby reported hearing gunshots. Three people were found dead inside.
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.