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Image: Pam Bondi gets sworn in before the Senate Judiciary Committee for her confirmation hearing, ...
Matt Markovich and Steve Coogan

Report: Sanctuary cities to see federal funding paused; city of Seattle responds

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi is expected to issue several major directives, including the agency pausing all federal funding for sanctuary cities.
2 years ago
President Donald Trump speaks before signing an executive order barring transgender female athletes...
The MyNorthwest staff and wire reports

Trump signs executive order intended to bar transgender athletes from female sports

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday intended to ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women’s sports.
2 years ago
Photo: These two donkeys were allegedly stolen from Bellevue and were found in Fall City....
Julia Dallas

Woman who turned in reportedly stolen donkeys says she bought them from man she met on OfferUp

Two beloved donkeys belonging to an owner in Bellevue have been found, according to the Bellevue Police Department.
2 years ago
Image: Outline of the SR 520 Portage Bay Bridge and Roanoke Lid Project....
Nate Connors

Nighttime work ramps up on Portage Bay Viaduct Project

An update on the Portage Bay Viaduct Project as work will pick up on Wednesday night, February 5.
2 years ago
Sen. Murray to skip Trump speech, as other lawmakers bring special guests...
Bill Kaczaraba

Sen. Patty Murray: ‘We are pulling the fire alarm here’

Washington Democratic Sen. Patty Murray joined other Democratic senators to address concerns over Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

King County to simplify process for inquests into law enforcement-involved deaths

King County Executive Dow Constantine issued an executive order Wednesday that will streamline inquests into law enforcement-involved deaths.
2 years ago
Photo: Delta Airlines plane and a Japan Airlines jet collided at the Seattle-Tacoma International A...
Steve Coogan

‘Pretty big jolt:’ A Japan Airlines plane hits a Delta aircraft at Sea-Tac Airport

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport confirmed one plane struck another on a taxi line Wednesday morning.
2 years ago
Drew Nielsen Neighborhood Park could receive a $345,000 renovation if the City Council approves the...
Bill Kaczaraba

Everett park could get hundreds of thousands of dollars in upgrades

Everett’s Drew Nielsen Neighborhood Park could receive a $345,000 renovation if the City Council approves the project. According to a council summary reported by The Everett Herald, the park, at Colby Avenue and 13th Street, is due for an upgrade. It was built in 2007. The plans include demolishing the current playground, installing new equipment, […]
2 years ago
Image: Lieutenant John O'Neil, a 20-year veteran of the Seattle Police Department, has filed a laws...
Jason Rantz

Rantz Exclusive: City of Seattle hit with another discrimination and harassment complaint

Another Seattle lawsuit was filed against the city, alleging discrimination and hostile environment at its police department.
2 years ago
kirkland elderly mother stealing...
Frank Sumrall

8-year-old boy who went missing in Kirkland has been found

The Kirkland Police Department is asking the public to keep an eye out for an 8-year-old boy who's gone missing.
2 years ago
Image: The Washington State Capitol campus in Olympia can be seen in a recent photo. Democratic leg...
Matt Markovich

WA Senate Democrats propose stricter regulations for ballot measure initiatives

Washington Senate Democrats have introduced legislation to tighten regulations on the state's processes for initiatives and referendums.
2 years ago
Photo: This satellite image taken Nov. 19, 2024 and provided by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad...
Ted Buehner

From bomb cyclones to wildfires: Honor National Weatherperson’s Day Wednesday

Wednesday, February 5, is a day to show appreciation for all those who provide Americans with the best weather forecasts -- named National Weatherperson's Day.
2 years ago
Image: The city of Tacoma named Patti Jackson as its interim police chief on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025....
Steve Coogan

City of Tacoma announces Patti Jackson will serve as interim police chief

Tacoma City Manager Elizabeth Pauli has appointed Patti Jackson as the Tacoma Police Department's interim police chief.
2 years ago
Photo: King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall....
James Lynch

King County sheriff: Tough times ahead with looming spending cuts

King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall stated Tuesday that tough times are ahead as her office prepares to tighten its belt.
2 years ago
transit services...
Luke Duecy

King County Metro to retrofit transit fleet with new safety feature following killing of driver

King County is moving forward with a plan to install new safety screens on all Metro buses to help keep drivers safe.
2 years ago
Image: The Washington Legislative Building can be seen in Olympia on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025....
Matt Markovich

Parental rights showdown: WA lawmakers accuse one another of lying about student privacy

Democrats and Republicans in Washington traded verbal fireworks Tuesday over House Bill 1296, a measure about parental rights.
2 years ago
Pasco man sentenced for possessing a large amount of fentanyl....
Bill Kaczaraba

Sammamish tragedy: Man allegedly shoots wife, flees to Seattle with infant son

The 35-year-old Sammamish man is in jail after a King County judge held him in the death of 36-year-old Yiwen Lu.
2 years ago
pioneer square...
Frank Sumrall

Mother, 29, arrested after son, 14, allegedly beaten to death for failing to do chores

The death of a 14-year-old boy at a South Seattle home has prompted an investigation led by the Seattle Police Department.
2 years ago
seattle firefighter...
Louie Tran, KIRO 7 News

City of Seattle refuses to cover former Seattle firefighter’s treatment for cancer caused by job

A former Seattle firefighter is facing the battle of his lifetime. He’s fighting against a life-threatening disease that was caused by his former job, while the city refuses to pay for his treatment, documents showed.
2 years ago
I-405 semi-truck...
Frank Sumrall

Rolled-over semi-truck catches fire on I-405, shuts down most northbound lanes near SR 169 interchange

All northbound lanes of Interstate 405 (I-405) have been shut down after a crash involving a rolled-over semi-truck in Renton Tuesday morning.
2 years ago
federal way car explosion...
James Lynch

21-year-old man shot dead in Federal Way

Police in Federal Way are searching for a suspect who shot a man multiple times.
2 years ago
Joe Kent confirmed...
Steve Coogan

Trump nominates ex-WA congressional candidate Joe Kent for director job

President Donald Trump has nominated former Washington candidate Joe Kent to be the next director of the National Counter Terrorism Center. 
2 years ago
Tension rises over school funding, property tax hearings in Olympia...
Julia Dallas

‘We want to keep schools safe:’ Washington superintendent discusses ICE, budget deficit

Washington schools have been working to find ways to stave off a damaging budget crisis amid worries that ICE agents could invade classrooms.
2 years ago
Seattle snow...
Jason Rantz

Cliff Mass makes snow prediction for the Seattle area

UW Atmospheric Sciences professor Cliff Mass says we could get up to an inch of Seattle snow after tonight's commute.
2 years ago