Suspected DUI, wrong-way driver arrested in Yelm, WA
A driver was arrested in Yelm after deputies say he was traveling the wrong way on 148th Avenue SE, forcing another motorist to swerve into a ditch to avoid a head-on collision. Thurston County deputies said the driver’s breath test showed a blood alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit.
A driver was arrested in Yelm after deputies say he was traveling the wrong way on 148th Avenue SE, forcing another motorist to swerve into a ditch to avoid a head-on collision. Thurston County deputies said the driver’s breath test showed a blood alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit.
Five arrested in WA drug trafficking operation, suspected of selling to minors
Thurston County authorities recently busted an armed drug trafficking operation, suspected of selling to minors.
Thurston County authorities recently busted an armed drug trafficking operation, suspected of selling to minors.
Convicted felon arrested after speeding stop in Thurston County, WA
The Thurston County sheriff arrested a convicted felon who was stopped after speeding more than 80 mph in a 35-mph zone.
The Thurston County sheriff arrested a convicted felon who was stopped after speeding more than 80 mph in a 35-mph zone.
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.
'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.
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.
A bill moving through the Washington Legislature could prevent certain ICE officers from being hired by state and local law enforcement agencies.
Tenant sparks house fire during eviction in Thurston County
A man being evicted by law enforcement sparked a fire inside a duplex near Lacey on Wednesday, authorities said.
A man being evicted by law enforcement sparked a fire inside a duplex near Lacey on Wednesday, authorities said.
Lacey, WA eviction leads to arson, authorities say
A man being evicted allegedly set fire to a duplex near Lacey, prompting a large emergency response.
A man being evicted allegedly set fire to a duplex near Lacey, prompting a large emergency response.
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.
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.
WA park officials cancel timed entry to Mount Rainier National Park
Mount Rainier visitors will notice a change this year as park officials decide not to continue a timed entry pilot program that started in 2024.
Mount Rainier visitors will notice a change this year as park officials decide not to continue a timed entry pilot program that started in 2024.
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.
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.
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.