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Whitaker...
MyNorthwest Staff

McKenna: What could happen to the Mueller investigation after Sessions’ exit

Attorney General Jeff Sessions is out. Matthew Whitaker is in. And there is plenty of worry surrounding the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election. But politics is not so easy, according to former Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna.
8 years ago
Sessions protest in downtown Seattle...
MyNorthwest Staff

Hundreds of protesters gather in downtown Seattle after Sessions’ firing

In the wake of Jeff Sessions resigning from his post as Attorney General, crowds are set to gather in Seattle and across the nation in protest of acting Attorney General, Matthew Whitaker.
8 years ago
kim schrier...
MyNorthwest Staff

Schrier calls for more civility in wake of anti-Semitic political ads

Dr. Kim Schrier was among a range of Democratic candidates across the country who faced a series of ads many are calling anti-Semitic. In response, she argues that most Americans desire a more civil political landscape.
8 years ago
washington election, Ronna McDaniel...
MyNorthwest Staff

Other key election races in Washington you might have missed

While many Washington voters were watching the hotly contested District 8 race between Democrat Kim Schrier and Republican Dino Rossi, Senatorial, or the controversial gun control Initiative 1639, there were a range of other races garnering attention in the state.
8 years ago
everett public schools...
MyNorthwest Staff

Everett School District: Cuts possible for next school year

Everett Public Schools announced Wednesday morning it may cut its 2019-20 budget by 2 percent, or roughly $6.5 million.
8 years ago
boeing, 737 MAX...
MyNorthwest Staff

Boeing warns of sensor issue on 737 MAX that causes plane to nosedive

Boeing has issued a warning to airlines using the company's 737 MAX that some models may issue "erroneous data" to pilots that could cause the plane to nosedive. 
8 years ago
Matt Shea...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Lawmaker who penned manifesto wins re-election

Despite backlash for a manifesto titled "Biblical Basis for War," Republican state representative Matt Shea has fended off his Democratic challenger in Eastern Washington's 4th legislative district.
8 years ago
John Lockwood Wilson...
Feliks Banel

Washington’s first midterm elections of 1890

In all the hubbub from the aftermath of the 2018 midterms, it’s worth taking a look at the very first time Washington voters took part in a midterm election back in November 1890.
8 years ago
women...
MyNorthwest Staff

Midterm takeaway: Women voters are more diverse than given credit for

Women voters are often placed into one voting group. But they are much more diverse in terms of interests, politics, and ideology than usually given credit for. The midterm elections showed as much.
8 years ago
Kent...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Two men shot at Kent scrap metal yard

Police and fire officials are at a Kent scrap metal yard where two men shot one another, according to the King County Sheriff's Office.
8 years ago
Pierce County, Robnett...
MyNorthwest Staff

Pierce County gets its first female prosecutor with 63 percent victory

Pierce County has a new prosecutor after Mary Robnett took in 63 percent of early votes counted Tuesday night. She will be the first woman to run the office.
8 years ago
Matt Manweller...
MyNorthwest Staff

Rep. Matt Manweller wins District 13 election despite promise to resign

Republican Matt Manweller has won the election in Washington's District 13, despite facing a year of allegations of inappropriate behavior with women. He ran on a promise to voters -- he would resign if elected.
8 years ago
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KIRO 7 News Staff

Fierce two-alarm fire burning at Kent business

Crews responded to a two-alarm fire in Ken Wednesday morning as it gutting a business there -- the White River Feed Company.
8 years ago
education levy, seattle school bus, Ramadan...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle voters approving $600 million education levy

In early election results, voters in Seattle have largely approved a $600 million education levy.
8 years ago
kim schrier...
MyNorthwest Staff

Dino Rossi concedes; Kim Schrier wins in 8th Congressional District

Republican Dino Rossi conceded Wednesday night, making Democrat Kim Schrier the winner in the 8th Congressional District race.
8 years ago
environment, Seattle Green New Deal...
MyNorthwest Staff

I-1631 carbon fee continues to lag behind in early voting

Washington state's carbon fee initiative is falling short of the needed votes to pass with just 44 percent of votes, according to early counts.
8 years ago
soda tax, I-1634...
MyNorthwest Staff

I-1634 ban on soda tax holding on to early lead

Soda taxes will likely remain confined to Seattle if initial election counts hold. A total of 55 percent of the vote favored Initiative 1634 Tuesday night.
8 years ago
Cantwell and Hutchison...
MyNorthwest Staff

Maria Cantwell takes Senate race against Susan Hutchison

The Associated Press has called the race between Democrat Maria Cantwell and Republican challenger Susan Hutchison in favor of Cantwell Tuesday night.
8 years ago
I-940, seattle police...
MyNorthwest Staff

Police reform I-940 maintains lead among voters

Early voting results indicates that I-940 is leading by a margin of 59 percent to 40 percent.
8 years ago
I-1639...
MyNorthwest Staff

Gun control legislation I-1639 holding strong at 60 percent

Early voting results indicate that I-1639, which institutes the most stringent, sweeping gun controls measures of any state, is leading.
8 years ago
The orca task force met last in October...
MyNorthwest Staff

Orca task force issues final recommendations, includes halt to whale watching

The Southern Resident Killer Whale task force put forth a series of large-scale recommendations for saving the local orca population, including the suspension of commercial whale watching for a limited period.
8 years ago
party headquarters...
MyNorthwest Staff

Local politicians gather at party headquarters in Bellevue, Issaquah

Politicians around Western Washington have gathered at party headquarters Tuesday night to watch the vote count and potentially celebrate a win or concede a loss.
8 years ago
Voters line up in Bellevue to cast their ballots in person...
MyNorthwest Staff

In-person voting still alive in King County

Washington may be a mail-in ballot state, but there are still a handful of people who prefer to do things the old-fashioned way.
8 years ago
Outreach gave its employees the day off for Election Day...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Seattle CEO gives employees the day off for Election Day

The CEO of Seattle software company Outreach is giving all 300 employees across more than a dozen states the day off for the midterm elections — with the sole purpose of employees exercising and celebrating their right to vote.
8 years ago