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Image: President Joe Biden speaks in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Thu...
Associated Press

Biden delivers remarks following Trump’s victory over Harris

President Joe Biden delivered remarks to the nation Thursday in what was his first appearance on camera after Donald Trump's electoral win.
2 years ago
Luke Duecy

The trigger was pulled 13 times, 34-year-old man died at the scene

The suspect told detectives he aimed a Glock 9mm at the 34-year-old man, closed his eyes, pulled the trigger 13 times, then fled in a car.
2 years ago
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Chris Sullivan

Successful construction season ends on I-90

One less thing to worry about, I-90 construction on the freeway east of the mountains is finished for the year.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Seattle woman arrested for father’s murder after police investigate property damage call

The Seattle Police Department (SPD) arrested a woman for murder in the second degree in South Seattle Tuesday night.
2 years ago
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Samantha Lomibao, KIRO 7

Survivor of 2013 sexual assault in Kent reacts to suspect’s arrest

Kent Police have arrested a person in connection with a 2013 sexual assault of a 6-year-old that happened in Kent.
2 years ago
Democrat Emily Randall in the lead in Washington's 6th Congressional District. (Getty Images)...
Bill Kaczaraba

Democrat Emily Randall wins Washington’s 6th District

Democrat Emily Randall is projected to beat Republican Drew MacEwen 57.1%-42.8% in Washington's 6th Congressional district.
2 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Southwest Washington business owners poisoned air for profit

The owners of two automotive businesses in Clark County drove themselves into legal trouble.
2 years ago
Image: Vice President Kamala Harris delivers a concession speech for the 2024 presidential election...
Associated Press

Harris says nation must accept election results, but urges supporters to keep fighting

After her loss, Kamala Harris said Wednesday that “we must accept the results of this election” as she encouraged supporters to keep fighting.
2 years ago
Photo: (Left) Donald Trump gestures at supporters during a campaign rally at PPG Paints Arena in Pi...
James Lynch

‘I’m excited,’ ‘I’m worried’: Washington voters on both sides react to Trump win

People are either celebrating or coming to terms with the fact that Donald Trump will be president again. KIRO Newsradio got reactions from Washington voters on both political sides.
2 years ago
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Luke Duecy

Elderly woman charged with hate crime in Edmonds after alleged attack at political rally

An 82-year-old woman in Edmonds was arrested on suspicion of committing a hate crime after she confronted two women during a political rally.
2 years ago
Photo: Boeing machinists, labor allies and elected officials rally in Seattle at their union hall o...
Bill Kaczaraba

Economist: Boeing contract will have big impact on housing in Western Washington

The new Boeing contract will likely boost housing demand by increasing incomes and job security for machinists, an economist said.
2 years ago
Incumbent Democrat U.S. House candidate Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, left, and her opponent Republican ...
Bill Kaczaraba

Closely watched U.S. House 3rd District race in Washington is too close to call

In the 3rd congressional district in Washington, a rematch between U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Joe Kent is too close to call.
2 years ago
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Tia Goldenberg, The Assciated Press

Trump promises to bring lasting peace to a tumultuous Middle East. But fixing it won’t be easy

Donald Trump will return to the U.S. presidency at a time of unprecedented conflict and uncertainty in the Middle East.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Man arrested for ‘romance fraud’ scheme after stealing $3.3M from victims

A Nigerian national was arrested 11 months after he was indicted for 14 counts of wire fraud connected to a "romance fraud" scheme.
2 years ago
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Bill Barrow, The Associated Press

Donald Trump has sweeping plans for a second administration. Here’s what he’s proposed

Donald Trump has promised sweeping action in a second administration, here's a look at what he has proposed.
2 years ago
Frank Sumrall

Nick Brown to become Washington’s next attorney general

With Bob Ferguson departing his post after more than a decade, Democrat Nick Brown is projected to become Washington's next attorney general. 
2 years ago
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Steve Coogan

Initiatives update: Capital gains tax to stay in place; WA cares measure not called

An initiative to repeal the state of Washington’s capital gains tax is expected to fail with Washington voters.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Reykdal poised to serve third term of superintendent of public instruction

Chris Reykdal is on track to get elected to a third term as the state's superintendent of public instruction, published ballot results state.
2 years ago
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The MyNorthwest staff with wire reports

I-2117 goes down: Washington voters uphold landmark climate law against challenge

Voters in Washington on Tuesday upheld a groundbreaking law that is forcing companies to cut carbon emissions while raising billions of dollars for programs that include habitat restoration and preparing for climate change.
2 years ago
Photo: (Left) Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler and (right) Democrat Dave Upthegrove faced off for W...
Julia Dallas

Democrat Upthegrove in lead for public lands commissioner over Herrera Beutler

Democrat Dave Upthegrove is in the lead for Washington Public Lands Commissioner, beating Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler.
2 years ago
From left, Republican Congressman Dave Reichert, Democratic Attorney General Bob Ferguson (MyNorthw...
Frank Sumrall

AP projection: Democrat Bob Ferguson beats Republican Dave Reichert in the race to become WA’s next governor

Attorney General Bob Ferguson has defeated former U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert to become Washington's newest governor.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

‘Precautionary’: Washington activated National Guard in response to DHS warning

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee activated some Washington National Guard members last week, asking them to be on standby.
2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba

Part of Amazon heads east from Seattle to Bellevue

Amazon is leaving its office building in Denny Triangle, reducing its Seattle presence while expanding in Bellevue.
2 years ago
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Steve Coogan

Machinist union votes to accept Boeing offer, end strike

The Boeing machinist union strike ended Monday night after 59% of workers who cast votes decided accept the company's latest offer.
2 years ago