The new proposal comes as the City of Seattle is hashing out its 2025-2026 budget, with Mayor Bruce Harrell calling for $8.3 billion in spending. That includes a $270 million hole in the city’s general fund, which helps pay for public safety, administration, education and human services, arts and culture, and other programs.

On Tuesday, Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore plans to present the city council with a new idea: A 2% capital gains tax. It’s a baby version of the 7% capital gains tax voters just upheld for Washington State.

Seattle officials worry that implementing a local capital gains tax would coax wealthy residents to change their home addresses. Seattle City Councilmember Cathy Moore is proposing a local 2% capital gains excise tax that would be applicable to non-retirement financial gains over $250,

An atmospheric river has brought gusty winds, heavy rain, and possible flooding to parts of western Washington.

FOX 13 Seattle Meteorologist Ilona McCauley has your latest western Washington weather forecast as a strong system moves in overnight!

The Seattle Seahawks activated tackle Abraham Lucas from the physically unable to perform list and saw wide receiver DK Metcalf return to practice on Wednesday.

The Seahawks' leading receiver, DK Metcalf, who has been out since injuring his knee in Atlanta, returned to practice, a good sign he could play vs. the 49ers.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf, who hadn't practiced since spraining his right knee in an Oct. 20 game against the Atlanta Falcons, was a full participant on Wednesday. Metcalf