Massive wind farm proposal in Washington state gets new life from Gov. Jay Inslee
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday rejected a recommendation to cut a proposal for what would be the state's largest wind farm in half, giving new life to the $1.7 billion project.
Lawsuit seeks to block Washington parental rights law that critics call a 'forced outing' measure
A school district, a nurse, and civil rights and youth services organizations sued Thursday to block a new Washington state parental rights law that critics describe as a "forced outing" measure.
Fight over natural gas could be decided by new WA voter initiative
Let’s Go Washington and the Building Industry Association of Washington are behind Initiative 2066, which aims to push back on portions of a controversial decarbonization bill that narrowly passed the legislature this year.
'Do the right thing': 2 other Bob Fergusons drop out of WA governor race, AG threatened criminal charges
Attorney General Bob Ferguson said if the two other "Bob Fergusons" didn’t withdraw from the race by the Monday deadline they could face criminal charges under state law.
Bobs on the ballot: WA AG responds to 2 new gubernatorial candidates sharing his name
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson responded to two last-minute filings in the state's gubernatorial race by two people sharing his name.
The dynamics change for WA's 4th Congressional District race with last-minute bid
Initially, it looked like the race was between long-time incumbent Dan Newhouse and Navy veteran Jerrod Sessler. But this week, a familiar name entered the arena, changing the dynamic of the race: Tiffany Smiley announced her bid on Monday.
Aurora Avenue debate: Should Seattle reinstate its prostitution loitering law?
With many concerned over crime on Seattle's notorious Aurora Avenue, one city councilmember suggested reinstating an old prostitution loitering law.
Tiffany Smiley announces run for Washington's 4th congressional district
Tiffany Smiley, who lost to Patty Murray in the 2022 WA Senate race, announced she is running to represent Washington's fourth congressional district.
Seattle mayor unveils $1.45 billion transportation levy proposal
Seattle mayor Bruce Harrell recently unveiled his $1.45 billion transportation levy proposal, aimed at creating a safe, reliable and connected city.
GOP-endorsed candidate for Commissioner of Public Lands talks about her vision for forest health
With wildfires becoming more intense and frequent even in Western Washington, candidates who are running to be the next Commissioner of Public Lands will have to be ready to fight the emergency.
Commissioner of Public Lands candidate speaks on wildfire prevention, forest health
FOX 13's Hana Kim sat down with Sue Kuehl Pederson, a Washington candidate for Commissioner of Public Lands.
One-on-one with OSPI candidate David Olson
He has been on the Peninsula School Board for more than a decade, and now he has a fresh endorsement from the state GOP party to go after the highest position in state education. FOX 13 sat down with David Olson on Friday to talk about what he believes the most integral part of a superintendent's job needs to be. Also how he plans to improve plummeting grades in many schools.
One-on-one with Pete Serrano, GOP candidate for Washington AG
On Wednesday, FOX 13's Hana Kim interviewed Pete Serrano. Over the weekend, the state Republican party endorsed Serrano in the Attorney General's race. Serrano is an attorney and also the mayor of Pasco. He says he is running for various reasons but his number one priority is to prosecute crime specifically when it comes to personal crime and drugs. He says he would work with county attorneys more closely and work for more transparency.
WA governor candidate Semi Bird reacts to GOP endorsement
Over the weekend, Semi Bird clinched the state Republican party endorsement.
Semi Bird receives WA GOP endorsement at Spokane convention
Gubernatorial candidate Semi Bird celebrated his endorsement from the Washington State Republican Party with his supporters at the WA GOP Convention in Spokane.
With 4/20 celebrations comes growing cry for Washington to stand up to pot shop burglaries
This year, 4/20 comes as Washington cannabis-industry leaders say crimes against their business are out of control.
Republican candidate for Washington governor says he is no longer seeking state GOP nomination
Republican gubernatorial candidate Dave Reichert says he is withdrawing his name for consideration when it comes to the state's GOP endorsement.
AG Ferguson announces DNA collection from thousands of violent offenders
As thousands of convicts in Washington were getting away without a critical step in their post-conviction legal process, Attorney General Bob Ferguson says his office set out to change that.
WA gun store sold hundreds of high-capacity magazines in 90 mins without ban
A Kelso gun store owner said he sold hundreds of high-capacity magazines in the 90-minute window between a sales ban being ruled unconstitutional and the state's emergency appeal.
Loren Culp to potentially lose WASPC membership over offensive online posts
In a letter dated April 3, the WASPC Executive Board called Culp out for "numerous offensive public social media posts and comments" in which he called Washington State Representative Jacqueline Maycumber a "female dog" and called Washington State Representative Travis Couture a b---h.