Albert James
Albert James is a television reporter covering state government as part of the Murrow News Fellowship program – a collaborative effort between news outlets statewide, including FOX 13 Seattle, and Washington State University.
An award-winning reporter who previously covered the Washington Legislature, Albert serves as the broadcast television correspondent for the 2025 legislative season. He is based at the TVW offices in Olympia, and his news packages are available for free to television stations across the state.
Albert is a 2022 graduate of the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at Washington State University, interning for KIRO, Seattle’s CBS station.
Most recently he was a reporter/anchor/producer in Eugene, Ore., at KEZI, an ABC affiliate.
The latest from Albert James
WA legislators debate over police hiring grant as session nears close
House Bill 2015 hits one of Gov. Ferguson’s goals to fund a police hiring grant program, but the amount of money in the state budget for the program could create a rift between him and legislators.
WA Democrats propose new taxes to balance budget as legislative session nears finish line
Washington Democrats drafted new proposals increasing various taxes on businesses, capital gains and property to close a multi-billion-dollar budget gap.
WA Senate passes bill on speed limiting devices for habitual speeders
House Bill 1596 passed out of the Senate Tuesday morning. Driven by an upward trend in fatal accidents, the bill would require certain drivers to install a device that limits the speed of their car.
WA Senate makes major changes to rent cap bill, setting up debate with House
A housing leader in the House said he was “very disappointed" by the change.
Washington legislature passes restrictions on out-of-state military forces
The state legislature approved limitations on out-of-state national guard troops Thursday.
Washington lawmakers debate raising property taxes to bring in more money
House and Senate Democrats have proposed raising property taxes, arguing more funding is needed for schools and public safety. Republicans say the idea will price people out of their homes.
WA Senate passes bill to exclude juvenile facilities from prison riot laws
Supporters of House Bill 1815 argue current standards around prison riots are unfairly applied to inmates at juvenile facilities, while opponents worry getting rid of the rules would enhance already dangerous environments.
Effort to ban flavored tobacco products in WA revived in legislature
A new bill takes the extra step of increasing taxes on manufacturing, selling and buying all other tobacco products to bring in more revenue.
WA Democrats thinking about revenue options after governor’s criticism
Washington Democrats are thinking about next steps after Gov. Bob Ferguson criticized their revenue options, saying the proposals have “far too much in taxes."
WA lawmakers consider tax based on fuel efficiency to fund transportation
The “highway use fee” proposed in the House would result in an annual charge based on how fuel efficient a car is. Some argue it's necessary as gas tax revenue falls due to increasing car efficiency.