SAM METZ AND SAMY MAGDY, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade
The standoff over the Strait of Hormuz quickly escalated again Saturday as Iran reversed its reopening of the crucial waterway and fired on ships attempting to pass.3 months ago
Jon Repp, KIRO Newsradio
Gas prices poised to fall as oil plunges on Strait of Hormuz reopening, but full relief could take months
Relief is in sight for drivers stung by weeks of soaring gas prices, but analysts warn it won't come overnight.3 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘It’s just a false narrative’: Seattle City Attorney denies claims of city’s lenient crime reputation
"There's this narrative that in Seattle, they just let everybody get away with crime," Gee said. "It's incorrect," Evans replied. " I think it's just a false narrative."3 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
Why is WA always more expensive? Jake challenges DelBene on prices throughout the state
KIRO host Jake Skorheim and WA Rep. Suzan DelBene spar over the state's increasingly high costs and what is causing them.3 months ago
John Curley Show
‘Why wouldn’t I go to Idaho?’ Lake Stevens mayor steps down, citing frustrations with WA
Lake Stevens Mayor Brett Gailey announced earlier this week, after a city council meeting, that he is resigning from elected office.3 months ago
Associated Press
Israel, Lebanon agree to a 10-day ceasefire, Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 10-day pause in fighting between Israel and Lebanon starting on Thursday at 5 p.m. ET, following “excellent” conversations he had with each nation’s leader. Earlier in the day, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun refused to speak to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, despite Trump saying the two leaders would convene. Israel’s and […]4 months ago
Jason Sutich
Seattle City Council unanimously approves $480M library levy for ballot
In a unanimous vote on Tuesday, the Seattle City Council approved Mayor Katie Wilson's proposed $480 million library levy.4 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: ‘Seattle, we have a problem.’ Head of the Downtown Seattle Association warns about the city’s JumpStart Tax
Jon Scholes runs the Downtown Seattle Association. Earlier this week, he posted on LinkedIn with five words in all caps: "SEATTLE WE HAVE A PROBLEM."4 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘This decision is out of my hands’: SPD Chief weighs in on Katie Wilson restricting police surveillance cameras ahead of FIFA World Cup
SPD Chief Shon Barnes discusses the decision that SPD will not tap into CCTV cameras to monitor the hundreds of thousands of soccer fans expected to travel to the city during this summer’s World Cup.4 months ago
Associated Press
Appeals court orders judge to end contempt investigation of Trump administration deportation flights
A federal judge must end his "intrusive" contempt investigation of the Trump administration for failing to comply with an order to turn around planes carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador last year.4 months ago
MUNIR AHMED AND SAM METZ, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Efforts underway for second round of US-Iran talks as ships reported transiting Strait of Hormuz
The standoff between the United States and Iran deepened Tuesday as the U.S. declared it had blockaded Iran’s ports.4 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Trump feuds with Pope Leo XIV, then sparks backlash with AI Jesus image
Trump found himself in controversy after making critical remarks about Pope Leo XIV before posting an AI-generated image of himself appearing as Jesus Christ healing someone.4 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: WA doubled its budget, signed a new income tax. It couldn’t find $8M to keep the campgrounds open
WA's new budget and income tax fail to secure $8M for campgrounds. Explore the implications for outdoor recreation in the state.4 months ago
John Curley Show
Tacoma’s new police chief sends message on enforcing drug laws, chop shops, public safety
Tacoma swore in a new chief of police after a unanimous vote by the city council, and, according to KIRO host John Curley, she has already hit the ground running.4 months ago
MUNIR AHMED, SAM METZ, E. EDUARDO CASTILLO, AND SAMY MAGDY, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
US-Iran talks begin in Pakistan as war’s fragile ceasefire holds
The United States and Iran began negotiations Saturday in Pakistan, days after a fragile, two-week ceasefire was announced4 months ago
John Curley
Curley: Melania Trump’s speech revives a long history of First Ladies going rogue
The media loves stories when the First Lady goes against the president, or at least seems to have a voice of her own.4 months ago
Frank Sumrall
WA Rep Emily Randall demands action after Republicans block House Democrats’ war powers resolution to end Middle East conflict
House Democrats tried but failed to pass a war powers resolution in an effort to wrestle the U.S. military out of the Middle East.4 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘We have a gambling epidemic’: WA AG explains why the state is trying to ban Kalshi and other predictive markets
WA AG Nick Brown filed a lawsuit against Kalshi, alleging that it actively circumvents state gambling laws to allow users to place "prediction wagers" on nearly anything.4 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Committee votes to boost Seattle library levy by $70M
A Seattle City Council committee has voted to expand Mayor Wilson’s proposed library levy, raising it from $410 million to nearly $480 million.4 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Former AG Rob McKenna files lawsuit to overturn WA’s new income tax
Former Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna is leading the legal battle against the state’s new millionaires’ tax, which was signed into law in March.4 months ago
JON GAMBRELL AND ELENA BECATOROS, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ceasefire in the Iran war teeters in the face of disagreements over Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz
A tentative ceasefire in the Iran war staggered Thursday due to uncertainty over whether negotiators can find common ground on a range of differences.4 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘The numbers are dramatic’: WA rep. says child fatalities have skyrocketed under Keeping Families Together Act
A WA lawmaker says the Keeping Families Together Act has led to over 100 child fatalities and near fatalities in just two years.4 months ago
Julia Dallas
Washington AG urges UTC to reject Northwest Natural Gas Company’s steep rate hikes
Washington AG Nick Brown is urging regulators to reject Northwest Natural Gas Company's proposed rate hikes.4 months ago
