Charlie Harger
Harger: Top WA Senate Democrat’s last-minute bill would strip corporations of legal existence for opposing income tax, unions exempt
WA Democrats are racing to pass an income tax before the legislative session ends. A new bill suggested some of them want to make sure no one could stop it.6 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Washington State Supreme Court will soon have first justice of Middle Eastern descent
The Washington State Supreme Court will soon have its first justice of Middle Eastern descent after appointing attorney Theo Angelis to the state’s high court.6 months ago
Jonah Oaklief
Seattle Civil Rights Director on leave amid slew of HR complaints
Seattle's Civil Rights Director, Derrick Wheeler-Smith, faces HR complaints as city officials confirm his leave.6 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
Seattle’s $30M CHOP verdict: Breaking down how wrongful death damages are calculated
The $30M CHOP settlement prompted KIRO host Jake Skorheim to investigate the inner workings of how the parties settle on the amount of money to be paid.6 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Washington is a step closer to having limits on license plate reader cameras
Washington House lawmakers have approved the state's first limits on license plate reader cameras.6 months ago
Jason Sutich
Spokane Valley votes to ban unregulated drug kratom, citing child safety concerns
The Spokane Valley City Council voted on Tuesday to ban an unregulated drug, kratom, in the city due to community safety concerns.6 months ago
Manda Factor
Your boss can’t force you to get microchipped: WA legislature passes worker protection bill
Washington lawmakers have approved legislation prohibiting employers from requiring workers to have microchips implanted in their bodies.6 months ago
Luke Duecy
Ferguson says he’ll sign revised WA ‘millionaires’ tax’ after affordability amendment
Governor Bob Ferguson said he will sign a revised version of Washington’s proposed “Millionaires’ Tax” after lawmakers added an amendment.6 months ago
Frank Lenzi
State senator uses offensive term for developmentally disabled people
A Washington state senator is standing by a remark he made Wednesday in which he used an offensive term for developmentally disabled people.6 months ago
James Lynch
Washington AG Nick Brown argues to protect gender-affirming care in 9th Circuit
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown was back in court Thursday morning, arguing to protect Washingtonians' right to gender-affirming care for young people.6 months ago
Manda Factor
Income tax on millionaires faces uncertain future as WA legislature enters final days
A proposed income tax on millionaires faces an uncertain path to passage as Washington lawmakers enter the final week of their legislative session.6 months ago
MICHELLE L. PRICE, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trump says he’s replacing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin
President Donald Trump said he’s replacing his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.6 months ago
Frank Sumrall
O’Reilly Auto Parts ordered to pay $5.6M over discrimination against pregnant employees in WA
O’Reilly Auto Parts has been ordered to pay $5.6 million to more than 50 Washington women over systemic discrimination against pregnant employees.6 months ago
James Lynch
Seattle mayor pushes legislation to fast-track 1,000 shelter units
Seattle's Mayor Katie Wilson advances legislation to expedite the creation of 1,000 emergency shelter units for the community.6 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Kuwait principal from WA says she remains calm for her students amid explosions, sirens: ‘We can support each other’
Lisa Dallas emphasizes the importance of calmness during explosions in Kuwait, supporting her students at Global Bilingual Academy.6 months ago
Senate Republicans vote down legislation to halt Iran war in Congress’ first vote on the conflict
Senate Republicans voted against halting the Iran war, showing support for ongoing military actions under President Trump.6 months ago
Luke Duecy
House passes bill banning masks for police, federal agents; governor expected to sign
A bill that would ban police officers and federal agents from wearing masks while on duty is now headed to the governor’s desk.6 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Lawsuit over denied WA Capitol press credentials for conservative media personalities moves to federal court
Three conservative media personalities are suing the state legislature after they were denied press credentials during the current legislative session.6 months ago
Charlie Harger
WA millionaire income tax: Will Senate Bill 6346 pass before the 2026 session ends?
Eight days remain in the 2026 Washington legislative session, and Senate Bill 6346, the proposed millionaire income tax, still hasn't reached the House floor.6 months ago
Frank Lenzi and Luke Duecy
Bill to ban police from wearing masks passes Washington House
Washington lawmakers have passed a bill that would ban police from wearing masks while on duty.6 months ago
Luke Duecy
Divisions emerge among Iranian-Americans in Washington over military strikes, regime change
Iranian-Americans express conflicting views on military action against Iran amid escalating U.S. and Israeli strikes.6 months ago
Julia Dallas
King County opens loans for flood-impacted businesses; Zahilay proposes funding for road, bridge repairs
King County offers low-interest loans for flood-affected businesses and proposes funding for critical infrastructure improvements.6 months ago
Manda Factor
Gov. Ferguson wins appeal: WA AG’s Office cleared to probe Catholic Church sex abuse cover-up allegations
Ferguson's appeal victory allows probe into church cover-ups of child sexual abuse allegations.6 months ago
