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.
Thurston County, WA deputies seek help in 2022 cold case disappearance
The Thurston County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) is seeking the public’s help in a missing person’s case from 2022 that has since gone cold.
The Thurston County Sheriff's Office (TCSO) is seeking the public’s help in a missing person’s case from 2022 that has since gone cold.
'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.
Man accused of unlawful gun possession after Thurston County, WA chase
A Thurston County man with prior felony convictions is facing a federal firearms charge after deputies say they recovered two “ghost guns" following a pursuit and crash near Rochester.
A Thurston County man with prior felony convictions is facing a federal firearms charge after deputies say they recovered two “ghost guns" following a pursuit and crash near Rochester.
54-year-old woman killed in Thurston County car crash
A 54-year-old woman died Sunday morning after her car veered off State Route 12 and landed in a ditch in Thurston County, according to Washington State Patrol.
A 54-year-old woman died Sunday morning after her car veered off State Route 12 and landed in a ditch in Thurston County, according to Washington State Patrol.
'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.
Traffic stop for speeding leads to drug bust in Thurston County, WA
Deputies arrested a driver for possession of illegal drugs after pulling them over for speeding in Thurston County.
Deputies arrested a driver for possession of illegal drugs after pulling them over for speeding in Thurston County.
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.