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.

54-year-old woman killed in Thurston County car crash
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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.

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.

Suspected DUI, wrong-way driver arrested in Yelm, WA
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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.

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.