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Rep. Baumgartner asks Trump to safeguard Ukrainian refugees amid Homeland Security error

Rep. Michael Baumgartner calls on Trump to maintain protections for 240,000 Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion.

1 year ago

77-year-old man dies after car plunges 12 feet off platform in Queen Anne

A 77-year-old man died after being trapped inside a car that plunged 12 feet from a parking structure in Queen Anne, the Seattle Police Department (SPD) confirmed.

1 year ago

Ethics Complaint filed against State Sen. Emily Alvarado over rent cap bill conflict

Sen. Emily Alvarado faces ethics complaint for alleged conflict of interest in her dual roles as lawmaker and advocate.

1 year ago

Senate expands hate crimes definition, but rejects broader protections

Washington State Senate broadens hate crimes scope but declines to protect political affiliation in recent legislation.

1 year ago

Manda Factor joins Charlie Harger as new co-host of ‘Seattle’s Morning News’ on KIRO Newsradio

Veteran journalist Manda Factor is named co-host of KIRO Newsradio's Seattle's Morning News alongside Charlie Harger.

1 year ago

‘Hands Off’ rally planned for Seattle Center amid rising anti-Musk, anti-Tesla sentiment

Activists are planning another mass protest against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, this time at the Seattle Center on April 5.

1 year ago

WSP trooper’s blood-alcohol level was 0.17% 6 hours after fatal crash

Washington State Patrol (WSP) Trooper Sarah Clasen was driving her personal car on March 1 when investigators said she turned in front of a motorcycle, resulting in the death of the 20-year-old rider.

1 year ago

Alliance Defending Freedom files civil rights complaint against WIAA, Washington state

ADF alleges the WIAA and Washington state violates the rights of girls, filing with the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

1 year ago

WA State Senate Members of Color Caucus: ‘Washington is and will remain a welcoming state’

Washington State Senate Members of Color Caucus comes out condemning a recent ICE raid in Bellingham.

1 year ago

Spokane Valley residents may vote on sales tax to help fund police amid staffing shortage

Spokane Valley City Council wants voters deciding on a proposed sales tax to fund new police officers. Not everyone's on board.

1 year ago

Don’t fall for this bail bond scam in Pierce County

The Pierce County Sheriff's Office is warning residents not to fall for a new scam.

1 year ago

Amazon, Microsoft, Mariners among big biz to come out against Washington wealth, payroll taxes

Washington's top businesses warn that proposed taxes could harm the state’s economy, urging lawmakers to reconsider their approach.

1 year ago

Trump admin. closes Health and Human Services offices in Seattle, locks out Head Start

The Trump administration shut down HHS offices in Seattle, affecting local Head Start programs and community services.

1 year ago

Cake ATM pops up in Seattle courtesy of ‘microbakery’, immediately goes viral

Discover how Butter Half Cakes' Cake ATM is revolutionizing dessert access in Seattle, drawing viral attention and sweet success.

1 year ago

Citing high taxes, Governor Bob Ferguson rejects Democratic budgets from Senate and House

Governor Bob Ferguson opposes tax-heavy budgets from the Senate and House, prioritizing fiscal responsibility for Washington residents.

1 year ago

Seattle Rep. Pramila Jayapal holds ‘resistance labs’ to stop Trump from becoming a dicatator

Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal says her Resistance Labs initiative aims to empower citizens in the fight against authoritarianism and uphold democratic values.

1 year ago

Accused ICE impersonator in Fife was filming YouTube prank, per police

A 26-year-old man faces charges after allegedly impersonating ICE agents, leaving a local Ukrainian community terrified during an apparent YouTube prank.