Lawsuit on WA sheriff oversight law heads back to Olympia
A lawsuit filed against Washington's new law allowing a board to de-certify state sheriffs will now head to Thurston County, the place where legislature passed it this past session.
A lawsuit filed against Washington's new law allowing a board to de-certify state sheriffs will now head to Thurston County, the place where legislature passed it this past session.
Off-roading for a cause, Thurston Co. Sheriff’s Jeep Patrol looking for volunteers
The Thurston County Sheriff's Jeep Patrol is looking for volunteers who want to go off-roading for a good cause.
The Thurston County Sheriff's Jeep Patrol is looking for volunteers who want to go off-roading for a good cause.
Thurston County Jeep Patrol: Off-roading for a cause
The Thurston County Sheriff's Jeep Patrol started in the 1970s with more than 70 commissioned officers. Now a citizen-led volunteer team, the patrol is looking for volunteers who want to go off-roading to help the community.
The Thurston County Sheriff's Jeep Patrol started in the 1970s with more than 70 commissioned officers. Now a citizen-led volunteer team, the patrol is looking for volunteers who want to go off-roading to help the community.
Trump approves FEMA funding for 2025 WA flooding disaster
The Trump administration has approved Washington's request for FEMA money following a relentless series of atmospheric rivers that damaged nearly 4,000 homes from Mason County all the way to Yakima County in late 2025.
The Trump administration has approved Washington's request for FEMA money following a relentless series of atmospheric rivers that damaged nearly 4,000 homes from Mason County all the way to Yakima County in late 2025.
Former AG suing to block WA's millionaires tax
Another big lawsuit against Washington state's new income tax is on the horizon, with former Attorney General Rob McKenna at the helm.
Another big lawsuit against Washington state's new income tax is on the horizon, with former Attorney General Rob McKenna at the helm.
WA Gov. Ferguson says state will prevail against ‘millionaires tax’ lawsuit
Another big lawsuit against Washington state's new income tax is on the horizon, with former Attorney General Rob McKenna at the helm.
Another big lawsuit against Washington state's new income tax is on the horizon, with former Attorney General Rob McKenna at the helm.
Pursuit ends in Thurston County, suspect with escape warrant arrested
Thurston County deputies ended a chase with a PIT maneuver after deputies tried multiple tactics to stop a stolen vehicle. Authorities say the suspect is a convicted felon with an active escape warrant.
Thurston County deputies ended a chase with a PIT maneuver after deputies tried multiple tactics to stop a stolen vehicle. Authorities say the suspect is a convicted felon with an active escape warrant.
19-time convicted felon arrested after pursuit in stolen car in Thurston County
A 19-time convicted felon with an active escape warrant was arrested after a multi-agency pursuit in a stolen car from Tenino to Tumwater early Saturday.
A 19-time convicted felon with an active escape warrant was arrested after a multi-agency pursuit in a stolen car from Tenino to Tumwater early Saturday.
Budget cuts could impact access to Washington’s public lands
Some Washington state-managed public lands could see reduced access or temporary closures as officials grapple with budget shortfalls impacting recreation and maintenance.
Some Washington state-managed public lands could see reduced access or temporary closures as officials grapple with budget shortfalls impacting recreation and maintenance.
WA judge gives man longest big game sentence in decade for elk killing spree
A Grays Harbor County man has been sentenced to the longest prison sentence related to big game charges in the past decade. A judge resentenced him this week following violations to the conditions of his previous release.
A Grays Harbor County man has been sentenced to the longest prison sentence related to big game charges in the past decade. A judge resentenced him this week following violations to the conditions of his previous release.
Washington’s ‘millionaires tax’ signed into law, legal fight begins
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Washington’s first personal income tax on high earners following a marathon legislative debate. Opponents are preparing a legal challenge, arguing the measure is unconstitutional.
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed Washington’s first personal income tax on high earners following a marathon legislative debate. Opponents are preparing a legal challenge, arguing the measure is unconstitutional.
How to watch Gov. Ferguson sign 'millionaires tax' bill
The Office of Governor Bob Ferguson has announced the governor will sign the "millionaires tax" bill into law on Monday. We look at what it is, and how to watch the event live.
The Office of Governor Bob Ferguson has announced the governor will sign the "millionaires tax" bill into law on Monday. We look at what it is, and how to watch the event live.
WA Gov. Ferguson signs AI chatbot regulations bill
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed more than 40 different bills on Tuesday, one of them places new regulations on AI companion chatbots.
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed more than 40 different bills on Tuesday, one of them places new regulations on AI companion chatbots.
Rep. Jim Walsh: WA GOP planning to repeal 'millionaires tax'
Washington state Republicans are working to repeal the state’s first income tax, a 9.9% tax on high earners, according to a state representative.
Washington state Republicans are working to repeal the state’s first income tax, a 9.9% tax on high earners, according to a state representative.
WA man booked into jail for 98th time after high-speed chase
Deputies arrested a pair of organized retail theft suspects following a high-speed pursuit on I-5 in Olympia, Washington.
Deputies arrested a pair of organized retail theft suspects following a high-speed pursuit on I-5 in Olympia, Washington.
SCOTUS hears case that could impact WA ballot counting
The Supreme Court's conservative majority on Monday sounded skeptical of state laws that allow the counting of late-arriving mail ballots. Washington is one of those states.
The Supreme Court's conservative majority on Monday sounded skeptical of state laws that allow the counting of late-arriving mail ballots. Washington is one of those states.
WA DOH: Respiratory illnesses make up nearly 14% of ER visits in March
The Washington State Department of Health said respiratory illnesses have made up nearly 14% of emergency department visits this month, due to a spike in flu and RSV activity.
The Washington State Department of Health said respiratory illnesses have made up nearly 14% of emergency department visits this month, due to a spike in flu and RSV activity.
WA Gov. Ferguson signs bill dropping degree requirements for state jobs
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed a bill Tuesday dropping postgraduate degree requirements for certain state jobs.
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed a bill Tuesday dropping postgraduate degree requirements for certain state jobs.
Gov. Ferguson signs bills including major pre-K expansion for Washington
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed 17 bills into law, including legislation expanding access to pre-K for more than 10,000 Washington children over the next decade. The measure leverages nearly $1 billion in funding from the Ballmer Group to help low-income families access early childhood education.
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed 17 bills into law, including legislation expanding access to pre-K for more than 10,000 Washington children over the next decade. The measure leverages nearly $1 billion in funding from the Ballmer Group to help low-income families access early childhood education.
'Seattle News Weekly': Millionaires tax, Skykomish arrest, DOL tort claim
On this episode of the "Seattle News Weekly" podcast, FOX 13 Seattle Anchor David Rose sits down with Reporter Lauren Donovan and Executive Producer Beth Roberts to discuss the week's biggest stories in Seattle.
On this episode of the "Seattle News Weekly" podcast, FOX 13 Seattle Anchor David Rose sits down with Reporter Lauren Donovan and Executive Producer Beth Roberts to discuss the week's biggest stories in Seattle.