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."

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.

'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.

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 rally in Olympia, WA for Senate Bill 6182
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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.

Washington Senate panel advances proposed 9.9% “millionaire” income tax
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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.

Millionaires income tax proposal sparks heated debate in Olympia, WA
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.