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Seattle's Morning News
WA Rep: Gov. Ferguson won’t sign $12B budget plan—but it could become law anyway
Governor Bob Ferguson is still not embracing the $12 billion package presented to balance the state's $16 billion budget shortfall.2 years ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘I don’t know that you have a right to privacy’: Seattle cops at Jan. 6 riot try to hide identities
Current and former Seattle cops involved in the Capitol riot are now trying to hide their identities amid growing scrutiny.2 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington Democrats push through $12 billion tax hikes, as new poll shows little support
A new poll shows virtually no support for Washington tax hikes, but Senate Democrats pushed through wide-ranging tax package.2 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington State Senator Bill Ramos dies unexpectedly Saturday night
Senator Bill Ramos passed away suddenly on Saturday night, his wife Sarah Perry confirmed, shocking the community and colleagues.2 years ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Cleaning up Seattle: Ex-graffiti artist uses his knowledge to fight tagging
A notorious graffiti tagger in Seattle, known for spray-painting the word "eager" thousands of times on both public and private property in Seattle, is making amends for his past transgressions by becoming part of the solution—cleaning up graffiti.2 years ago
Seattle's Morning News
News anchor on autism and its rise: ‘Why wouldn’t we’ try to prevent it?
According to a nationwide survey conducted in 2022 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), one in 31 children studied had been diagnosed with autism—a significant increase from the one-in-every-36 reported in 2020.2 years ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Eggslut cracks open in Seattle’s Capitol Hill—Is the name too much or just some scrambled fun?
Eggslut, an international breakfast restaurant chain with locations stretching as far as London and Tokyo, has found a new home—Seattle.2 years ago
John Curley Show
‘Stock up now’: Gun rights attorney William Kirk blasts Senate gun bill
WashingtonGunLaws.com’s William Kirk discusses the impact of the new Senate gun bill on firearm purchases.2 years ago
Luke Duecy
‘Schools are not businesses’: Parents consider suing Pierce County school district if principal is moved
Families at Minter Elementary, part of the Peninsula School District, express concerns over staff reassignments.2 years ago
John Curley Show
Curley: ‘The White House did violate the law’ deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia
John Curley says the Trump administration broke the law in handling the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case.2 years ago
John Curley Show
WA Rep. rips property tax increase: ‘There’s no truth in what they’re saying’
Rep. Walsh disputes claims on property tax increases amid rising tensions in Washington State’s legislature and activist circles.2 years ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘It would ruin the housing market’: Jake and Spike fight over potential property tax increase
New House Bill 2049 could raise the annual cap on property tax increases from 1% to 3% in Washington if passed.2 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle apartments are getting much smaller, yet remain very expensive
Seattle apartments are much smaller than the national average size. Yet, prices remain high. Why is that?2 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
New bill brings DOGE for Washington state. But does it have a shot?
A new Republican bill would bring a version of DOGE to Washington state, minus Elon Musk. But does it have a shot?2 years ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Why does he still have a job?’: Gee and Ursula react to bodycam footage of Mercer Island cop
In now-released body cam footage, Roggenkamp is seen arguing with deputies about the validity of the traffic stop and lying about his position, claiming he was a firefighter instead.2 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘Probable ties to Tren de Aragua’: Two men accused of torturing, and shooting a Burien woman
Two men face felony charges for allegedly abducting and torturing a Burien woman in a shocking multi-county incident.2 years ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Political scientist detests Trump’s tariff strategy: ‘This is insider trading masquerading as policy’
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick revealed how the tariff strategy from President Donald Trump opened up many new opportunities to renegotiate with foreign countries over trade deals, and that the U.S. is now "getting the respect we deserve now."2 years ago
John Curley Show
Adams County Sheriff accuses state of ‘fearmongering,’ pressuring authorities to ignore federal law amid lawsuit
Adams County sheriff responds to lawsuit, claiming state pressures law enforcement to disregard federal law amid ongoing legal battle.2 years ago
Seattle's Morning News
Early scrutiny, budget crises, legal fights with Trump: WA AG’s fiery first 100 days
Washington has a new attorney general for the first time in 12 years in Nick Brown, and it's been a chaotic start to his tenure as the state continues to battle against many of the Trump administration's executive orders.2 years ago
John Curley Show
Seattle’s expanded substance abuse treatment pilot program: Smart investment amid budget struggles?
A new pilot program in Seattle is expanding access to substance abuse treatment, but is this a good investment?2 years ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘It’s impossible to tell’: WA roofing president on identifying undocumented workers amid Bellingham raid
Contractor addresses challenges of identifying undocumented workers during the Bellingham raid and its impact on local communities.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Ryan Mello’s first 100 days as Pierce County Executive defined by tackling budget crises
Last month, Melo shared that, to combat a $30 million structural budget deficit, Pierce County generated $17 million in affordable housing investments.2 years ago
Jonah Oaklief
Former Trump chief of staff analyzes tariffs’ impact on stock market: ‘The market doesn’t understand’
Mick Mulvaney, former White House Chief of Staff, joined Seattle's Morning News (SMN) Monday to discuss the impact of Trump's tariffs on the stock market.2 years ago
