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Speaker Laurie Jinkins oversaw the House vote requiring permits before being allowed to purchase a ...

MyNorthwest Staff

Bill requiring permits for gun purchases passes House on party-line vote

Washington State House Democrats mandate permits for gun purchases, impacting would-be gun owners and the ongoing gun control debate.

2 years ago

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 06: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks after signing executive orders in the...

MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle law firm Perkins Coie targeted in Trump executive order: ‘This is an absolute honor to sign’

President Trump suspends security clearances for Perkins Coie employees, marking a significant change for the Seattle law firm.

2 years ago

The Portland Police Bureau netted nine men related to a sex trafficking sting....

MyNorthwest Staff

3 Washington men arrested during sex trafficking sting in Portland

Nine arrests made in Portland sting operation; two teenagers rescued from human trafficking amid ongoing efforts to combat this crisis.

2 years ago

Another hour of evening sun is heading our way with the beginning of Daylight Saving Time. (Photo: ...

John Curley Show

John Curley: Daylight Saving Time was actually about studying bugs

Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend and John Curley tells us it's a chance to study bugs.

2 years ago

Churchgoing reaches new low in Seattle....

Bill Kaczaraba

‘Gee and Ursula Show’ laments Seattle churchgoing reaching a new low

Churchgoing hits a new low in Seattle. New data from the Pew Research Center's 2023-2024 Religious Landscape Study reveals a significant shift in religious affiliation in the Pacific Northwest.

2 years ago

Luke Duecy

FBI warns region about Chinese government espionage tricks

The FBI sent a warning across Western Washington about efforts by the Chinese government to target residents and businesses.

2 years ago

Photo: Washington State Patrol trooper during traffic stop....

John Curley Show

John Curley: Democrats try to ax suspended licenses to dodge accountability

House Bill 1244 passed the House on Monday. It aims to replace license suspensions for bad drivers with mandatory driving courses for multiple moving violations.

2 years ago

Charlie Harger

House Republican Leader highlights improved relations after Inslee’s exit

The atmosphere in Olympia feels different to Washington House Republican Leader Drew Stokesbary of Auburn, who credits Democratic Washington Governor Bob Ferguson for creating what he describes as a more constructive working environment.

2 years ago

James Lynch

‘Not normal’: Renton police investigating after man found dead in apartment

Police in Renton are trying to determine what happened to a 23-year-old man who was found dead in his apartment on Wednesday.

2 years ago

A Pierce County Sheriff's Office vehicle parkland...

James Lynch

Safe loaded with guns and 6,000 rounds of ammo stolen from Parkland home

The Pierce County Sheriff's Office is investigating a home burglary that occurred on February 28 in Parkland that appears to have been targeted.

2 years ago

Washington State Supreme Court determined voter signature verification is constitutional....

MyNorthwest Staff

Washington State Supreme Court upholds signature verification on ballots

The Washington Supreme Court confirmed that signature verification on ballots is constitutional, ensuring the integrity of mail-in voting in Washington.

2 years ago

The San Ysidro Port of Entry crossing is in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, on February 6, 2025. ...

James Lynch

DEA agent: Fentanyl still major threat as drugs enter U.S. from both borders

A lot has been said about drugs, especially fentanyl, coming into the United States, not just across the southern border but the northern border as well.

2 years ago

Photo: Stag, a kitten up for adoption at the annual "Kitty Hall" event in Seattle Wednesday, plays ...

Sam Campbell

‘This is insane:’ Pet parents flock to rapidfire adoption event at Seattle ‘Kitty Hall’

Prospective pet parents lined the hall inside the first floor of Seattle City Hall on Wednesday, waiting in line for their turn to meet and potentially adopt a new feline companion.

2 years ago

The Supreme Court at sunset in Washington, D.C. (File phoot: Jon Elswick, AP)...

MyNorthwest Staff with Wire Reports

Former WA attorney general: Supreme Court ruling may pose greater challenges for Trump administration

A sharply divided Supreme Court on Wednesday reinstated a lower-court order for the Trump administration to release frozen foreign aid, but it was not clear how quickly money would start flowing.