Final $77.9 billion WA state budget released, vote set for Sunday
With just over 24 hours before the 2025 legislative session has to adjourn, lawmakers in Olympia have released their final budget proposal for the next two years on the day before the session ends.
With just over 24 hours before the 2025 legislative session has to adjourn, lawmakers in Olympia have released their final budget proposal for the next two years on the day before the session ends.
Final $77.9 billion WA state budget released, vote set for Sunday
With just over 24 hours before the 2025 legislative session has to adjourn, lawmakers in Olympia have released their final budget proposal for the next two years.
With just over 24 hours before the 2025 legislative session has to adjourn, lawmakers in Olympia have released their final budget proposal for the next two years.
What's still outstanding as the WA Legislative session wraps up soon
It is make-or-break time for legislators, as Saturday and Sunday mark the final days for the 2025 regular session and several issues remain outstanding.
It is make-or-break time for legislators, as Saturday and Sunday mark the final days for the 2025 regular session and several issues remain outstanding.
What’s still outstanding as the WA Legislature wraps up this weekend
Sunday is the deadline under the state constitution for the 2025 session to adjourn. Crucial steps to pass budgets and address other priorities will take place over the next 48 hours.
Sunday is the deadline under the state constitution for the 2025 session to adjourn. Crucial steps to pass budgets and address other priorities will take place over the next 48 hours.
What to expect as 2025 WA legislative session nears end
Washington lawmakers are heading into the weekend trying to put the final touches on the state's budget for the next two years. April 25 marks the 103rd day of the 2025 session.
Washington lawmakers are heading into the weekend trying to put the final touches on the state's budget for the next two years. April 25 marks the 103rd day of the 2025 session.
What to expect as 2025 WA legislative session nears end
An estimated budget deficit of up to $16 billion, over the next four years.
An estimated budget deficit of up to $16 billion, over the next four years.
Optimism and Opposition: Washington's budget set for weekend vote
Senate Democrats gear up to unveil a revised budget Saturday, facing revenue shortfalls and criticism from Republicans over rushed tax proposals. Despite challenges, Sen. Derek Stanford remains optimistic about passing the budget, prioritizing education and housing funding.
Senate Democrats gear up to unveil a revised budget Saturday, facing revenue shortfalls and criticism from Republicans over rushed tax proposals. Despite challenges, Sen. Derek Stanford remains optimistic about passing the budget, prioritizing education and housing funding.
Jeffrey Zizz charged in kidnapping, murder of WA grandmother
Official charges have been filed against Jeffrey Zizz, the Thurston County handyman accused of brutally murdering an 82-year-old grandmother and burying her remains under a shed.
Official charges have been filed against Jeffrey Zizz, the Thurston County handyman accused of brutally murdering an 82-year-old grandmother and burying her remains under a shed.
WA lawmakers weigh new license plates, rules as session wanes
Specialty license plates are getting renewed attention as the legislature races toward its Sunday deadline.
Specialty license plates are getting renewed attention as the legislature races toward its Sunday deadline.
WA legislators work on tax proposals with days left before session ends
With a Sunday deadline to pass a balanced budget, Democratic lawmakers are advancing their package of tax proposals to close a $16 billion budget gap.
With a Sunday deadline to pass a balanced budget, Democratic lawmakers are advancing their package of tax proposals to close a $16 billion budget gap.
New details on suspect in Tenino grandmother's death
Jeffrey Zizz is suspected in the murder and kidnapping of 82-year-old Marcia Norman, whose remains were found buried under a shed in Olympia last week.
Jeffrey Zizz is suspected in the murder and kidnapping of 82-year-old Marcia Norman, whose remains were found buried under a shed in Olympia last week.
Docs: Man accused of killing WA grandmother ‘meticulously planned’ murder
The handyman accused of killing and hiding the remains of an 82-year-old Thurston County grandmother was obsessed with her and had "meticulously planned" her murder, according to court docs.
The handyman accused of killing and hiding the remains of an 82-year-old Thurston County grandmother was obsessed with her and had "meticulously planned" her murder, according to court docs.
Family speaks after suspected DUI driver slams into 3 cars in Olympia, WA
A terrifying situation unfolded in Olympia when a driver slammed into multiple cars, including one carrying a pregnant woman and her teenage daughter.
A terrifying situation unfolded in Olympia when a driver slammed into multiple cars, including one carrying a pregnant woman and her teenage daughter.
Suspected DUI driver slams into multiple cars in Olympia, WA
A terrifying situation unfolded in Olympia when a driver slammed into multiple cars, including one carrying a pregnant woman and her teenage daughter, according to Lacey Police. FOX 13 talked with Clarissa Alvarado, who is eight months pregnant. She has said that since crash happened, she is now afraid to get behind the wheel of a car and drive. Her family should be getting ready to welcome a new member to their family, but instead they’re now dealing with insurance claims after their car was totaled in the crash.
A terrifying situation unfolded in Olympia when a driver slammed into multiple cars, including one carrying a pregnant woman and her teenage daughter, according to Lacey Police. FOX 13 talked with Clarissa Alvarado, who is eight months pregnant. She has said that since crash happened, she is now afraid to get behind the wheel of a car and drive. Her family should be getting ready to welcome a new member to their family, but instead they’re now dealing with insurance claims after their car was totaled in the crash.
High-Stakes Tax Debate: Governor pushes back on $12 billion proposal
Governor Ferguson challenges Democrats to rethink their $12 billion tax proposal, citing unsustainable risks amid looming economic threats.
Governor Ferguson challenges Democrats to rethink their $12 billion tax proposal, citing unsustainable risks amid looming economic threats.
Lacey, WA horse farrier devastated by loss of dog, tools, RV in fire
Horse farrier Michael Bennett says he's now homeless and heartbroken after a fire ripped through his friend's RV.
Horse farrier Michael Bennett says he's now homeless and heartbroken after a fire ripped through his friend's RV.
Governor Ferguson's Ultimatum: $100 Million for Police or No Budget
Governor Ferguson is drawing a line in the sand, demanding $100 million for a police hiring grant program, but will it come at the cost of new taxes? As the Senate passes a crucial bill, the debate heats up over funding public safety without burdening taxpayers.
Governor Ferguson is drawing a line in the sand, demanding $100 million for a police hiring grant program, but will it come at the cost of new taxes? As the Senate passes a crucial bill, the debate heats up over funding public safety without burdening taxpayers.
Why child molester connected to missing WA grandma case was out of prison
The person of interest in the case of a missing 82-year-old woman should technically be in prison.
The person of interest in the case of a missing 82-year-old woman should technically be in prison.
Sentence reduced for convicted child molester in WA grandmother disappearance
The body of a missing Washington grandmother was discovered partially encased in concrete and buried under a shed in Olympia. The person of interest in the case, Jeffrey Zizz, is a convicted sex offender that had been released from prison early.
The body of a missing Washington grandmother was discovered partially encased in concrete and buried under a shed in Olympia. The person of interest in the case, Jeffrey Zizz, is a convicted sex offender that had been released from prison early.
Tenino grandmother found dead
According to the Thurston County Sheriff's Office, the remains of 82-year-old Marcia Norman were found partially encased in concrete and buried under a shed on a property in Olympia, which detectives dug up with power equipment on April 9.
According to the Thurston County Sheriff's Office, the remains of 82-year-old Marcia Norman were found partially encased in concrete and buried under a shed on a property in Olympia, which detectives dug up with power equipment on April 9.