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James Lynch

‘We’re going in the wrong direction’: Washington remains last in nation in per capita police staffing

Washington has persistently ranked 51st in police staffing, trailing behind all states and D.C. for fifteen years.

5 months ago

Luke Duecy

Senate-passed bill to expand DUI testing clears first hurdle in House amid backlog, cost concerns

Senate Bill 5880, which would expand who can legally perform DUI blood tests, passed the state Senate unanimously and began moving through the House Committee.

5 months ago

Rubio plans to update Netanyahu on US-Iran talks in Israel next week, officials say

Secretary Rubio's visit aims to discuss key U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations with Prime Minister Netanyahu next week.

5 months ago

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Frank Sumrall

‘Light on substance’: Katie Wilson’s first State of the City speech draws praise for tone, questions on specific policies

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson delivered her State of the City address Tuesday, but how specific was she in proposing measures to address the city's struggles?

5 months ago

Manda Factor

Former WA attorney general predicts Supreme Court will strike down Trump’s tariffs

Trump's tariffs may face a critical Supreme Court decision soon, reshaping trade policies and impacting the economy.

5 months ago

Manda Factor

Doctor warns Trump’s climate policy rollback could cost WA $73 billion, harm children’s health

Medical experts are raising alarms about the Trump administration's decision to eliminate a key environmental regulation, warning the move could have far-reaching consequences for public health.

5 months ago

Partial government shutdown over DHS oversight seems poised to drag on

Lawmakers show no signs of compromise as the partial shutdown continues over immigration officers' oversight issues.

5 months ago

Frank Lenzi

Gov. Ferguson sets conditions for $1 million income tax plan after Senate approval

A proposal to tax Washington residents who earn more than $1 million a year has cleared the state Senate, but Gov. Ferguson is not ready to sign it.

5 months ago

Julia Dallas

‘We can build a city that is more affordable and safer’: Wilson charts path forward in Seattle State of the City address

In her State of the City address, Mayor Wilson tackles gun violence, affordability, and promotes opportunities like the World Cup.

5 months ago

Luke Duecy

King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office urges WA lawmakers to restore $21.38M for crime victim services

The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office and others are urging lawmakers to maintain funding for crime survivor services in their 2027 supplemental budget.

5 months ago

Brandon Thompson, KIRO 7 News

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson holding State of the City address on Tuesday

After one month on the job, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson will give her first State of the City address on Tuesday.

5 months ago

KIRO Newsradio staff

Controversial ‘millionaire tax’ passes Washington Senate

Explore the implications of the controversial millionaire tax now advancing in Washington Senate legislation.

5 months ago

Frank Lenzi

Revenue forecast shows WA lawmakers will have more money to work with

Washington lawmakers will have more money to work with over the next four years. The state’s latest revenue forecast shows a bump in projected tax collections.

5 months ago

John Curley Show

‘There will forever be service-resistant people’: We Heart Seattle says Katie Wilson’s approach is ‘same set and release’

We Heart Seattle discusses the impact of the recent Ballard encampment sweep and the ongoing challenges in the area.

5 months ago

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Frank Sumrall

Man mauled by ICE K9 in Vancouver released from ICE custody

A man who was mauled by an ICE K9 during his arrest last November in Vancouver has been released from federal custody.

5 months ago

KIRO 7 News Staff

Seattle mayor launches renter’s survey

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson launched the Seattle Renter’s Survey at the beginning of February, hoping to address the city’s affordable housing crisis.

6 months ago

KIRO Newsradio staff

Seattle crews clear huge Ballard camp, but tents move down the street

Seattle city crews dismantled a major Ballard encampment, but tent populations relocated just blocks away, raising concerns.

6 months ago

Goldman Sachs’ top lawyer Kathy Ruemmler to resign after emails show close ties to Jeffrey Epstein

Kathy Ruemmler's resignation raises questions about Goldman Sachs' connections to Jeffrey Epstein and its impact on the firm.

6 months ago

Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘I couldn’t disagree more’: Jake clashes with WA senator over bill stripping counties of sheriff decisions

Washington's Senate Bill 5974 aims to address issues with decertified sheriffs and their certification status.

6 months ago

Julia Dallas

New King County executive order restricts ICE enforcement, adds $2M for immigrant services

King County tightens regulations on ICE, enhancing community protection and civil rights.

6 months ago

MyNorthwest Staff

WA Rep. Newhouse breaks with GOP with vote to end Trump’s Canada tariffs

Washington Congressman Dan Newhouse, R-Sunnyside, broke from his party Wednesday when he decided to vote to end President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada.