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Photo: Petterly Jean-Baptiste, center, an immigrant from Haiti, registers Nov. 16, 2023, with the I...
Julia Dallas

‘It’s the same playbook:’ Gee and Ursula Show slam Trump for ending Haitian immigration program

Spokane's Haitian community is facing uncertainty after U.S. President Donald Trump halted a program protecting Haitians from being deported.
1 year ago
Photo: People hold signs as they gather outside the U.S. District Court after a federal judge block...
James Lynch

Emergency hearing held in Seattle regarding Trump’s refugee ban

There was an emergency hearing in federal court in Seattle on Tuesday regarding U.S. President Donald Trump's refugee ban.
1 year ago
Port Angeles Washington...
Luke Duecy

Washington’s tourism hotspots suffer as Canadians boycott U.S. vacations over Trump’s tariffs

Border towns in Washington are bracing for business impacts from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.
1 year ago
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Matt Markovich

Jumping the gun? Millionaire initiative backer moves to repeal law that doesn’t yet exist

In a move that has left many scratching their heads, Let’s Go Washington has launched an initiative to repeal a law that doesn’t even exist yet.
1 year ago
Luke Duecy

Will Trump’s tariffs impact Washington’s economy? Homebuilders, farmers weigh in

How will President Donald Trump's tariffs impact Washington's economy?
1 year ago
Rep. Jim Walsh would like a federal review of the "motor voter" process. (Photo by Karen Ducey/Gett...
John Curley Show

Rep. Jim Walsh: ‘We’re running some pretty awful bills on the floor’

In a candid interview, Rep. Jim Walsh (R-19th District) expressed his frustration and exhaustion over the current legislative session.
1 year ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Here’s why Washington home construction costs surged ahead of national average

A new report highlights rising construction costs in Washington, driven by regulations and demand, far surpassing national trends.
1 year ago
Seattle City Attorney...
MyNorthwest Staff

Republican Seattle City Attorney rebukes Trump’s sanctuary city policy, joins legal challenge

Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison joins nationwide coalition against Trump's sanctuary city policy, advocating for local autonomy.
1 year ago
Photo: The flags of Mexico, Canada and the United States are shown near the Ambassador Bridge, Mond...
MyNorthwest Staff with wire reports

Gee and Ursula: Trump’s tariffs could shake up local home prices, tourism

President Donald Trump said Monday that 25% taxes on imports from Mexico and Canada would start Tuesday, sparking renewed fears of a North American trade war that already showed signs of pushing up inflation and hindering growth.
1 year ago
google moving offices in Seattle...
MyNorthwest Staff

Google ditches Fremont for this Seattle neighborhood

Google is transitioning its Seattle operations from Fremont to South Lake Union, impacting local employees and the community.
1 year ago
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Jason Rantz

Homeless man found dead after encampment tent fire in Seattle

A tragic incident in Haller Lake leaves a homeless man dead after a tent fire, sparking an urgent investigation.
1 year ago
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Julia Dallas

Drug that could extend your dog’s life is one step closer to becoming reality

Brennen McKenzie, the Director of Veterinary Medicine at Loyal and Veterinarian at Adobe Animal Hospital, told "The John Curley Show" on KIRO Newsradio Thursday that his team is one step closer to bringing a life-extending drug for dogs to market.
1 year ago
People attend an event concerning the improvements to Alexa at Amazon. (Photo: AP)...
MyNorthwest Staff

Jake and Spike: Do we really need Amazon’s new AI-powered Alexa+?

Amazon introduced a new version of Alexa this week, enhanced with generative AI.
1 year ago
Photo: Kitsap County deputies found guns during an eviction....
James Lynch

Deputies find cornucopia of illegal items in Port Orchard eviction

A routine eviction in Kitsap County's Port Orchard led to a stash of weapons, drugs and stolen property.
1 year ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Starbucks corporate layoffs will hit more than 600 in Seattle

More than 600 Starbucks employees face layoffs as part of companywide job cuts impacting corporate positions in Seattle.
1 year ago
Michelle Le (2nd-L), from Issaquah, Washington and other women from the Asian American community co...
John Curley Show

John Curley: Bill would end voter-led initiatives in Washington as we know it

John Curley warns that the "initiative killer" in WA legislature could harm democracy and citizen engagement.
1 year ago
Photo: The Washington State Department of Transportation is looking at way to ease traffic in Gorst...
Chris Sullivan

Fixing the Gorst corner conundrum in Kitsap County

Less than 500 people live in the small Kitsap County town of Gorst, but thousands of commuters come through the community every day.
1 year ago
Photo: Tim Eyman thinks now is not the right time for the initiative killer....
Bill Kaczaraba

Jake and Spike: Tim Eyman feels initiative process is under fire

Tim Eyman, a prominent figure in Washington State's initiative process, voiced strong opposition to Senate Bill 5382, which critics have dubbed the "initiative killer."
1 year ago
At the Whatcom Humane in Bellingham, the puppy rush came early...
Brandon Thompson, KIRO 7 News

56 puppies overwhelm Whatcom Humane in Bellingham

Animal shelters prepare for puppy season as Whatcom Humane welcomes 56 new arrivals, highlighting the need for community support.
1 year ago
Photo: A sign at the headquarters for Washington state's Employment Security Department at the Capi...
Sam Campbell

Fired federal workers in Washington struggling to get unemployment, Sen. Murray says

Federal workers in Washington, fired from their jobs as part of the Trump administration's ongoing cuts, are being kept from getting unemployment checks, U.S. Sen. Patty Murray said.
1 year ago
Photo:King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall and King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion....
James Lynch and Frank Lenzi

King County officials warn budget cuts will compromise community safety

King County is grappling with a $150 million budget deficit, which will likely result in significant cutbacks, and threats to public safety, according to county leaders.
1 year ago
Lynnwood Council appointee Rebecca Thornton withdrew an hour before her appointment....
MyNorthwest Staff

Lynnwood City Council appointee withdraws an hour before swearing-in ceremony

Rebecca Thornton, the Lynnwood council appointee, steps down from her City Council seat just days after unanimous selection.
1 year ago
Photo: A nurse checks on a patient at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington....
Matt Markovich

Washington House Speaker lays out ‘devastating cuts’ in a possible ‘no-new-taxes’ budget

Washington State is grappling with a significant budget shortfall.
1 year ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Rep. Adam Smith: ‘Trump is moving in a fascist direction and we need to stop him’

Congressman Adam Smith calls for action to prevent what he calls Trump's troubling trajectory toward fascism.
1 year ago