Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Big impact on new WA registrations’: Elections director warns SAVE America Act could lower voter turnout
Trump's SAVE Act requires citizenship proof, risking reduced voter participation in upcoming elections.6 months ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
‘ICE is hiding from public accountability’: Ferguson signs bill to ban officers from wearing masks on duty
Gov. Bob Ferguson signs bill prohibiting law enforcement from wearing masks while on duty, enhancing transparency and accountability.6 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Wilson puts expansion of Seattle’s surveillance camera pilot program on hold
Mayor Katie Wilson pauses the expansion of Seattle's surveillance camera pilot program, allowing current cameras to remain active.6 months ago
Jason Sutich
Governor Ferguson signs bill prohibiting double voting in Washington
Governor Bob Ferguson signed a bill on Tuesday that prohibits double voting in Washington elections by fixing an ambiguity in the state's law.7 months ago
Trump says that he’s asked ‘about 7′ countries to join coalition to police Iran’s Strait of Hormuz
Trump calls for seven nations to join efforts in policing the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring maritime security and open trade routes.7 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘We’ve made ourselves an outlier’: Downtown Seattle Association says business taxes are pushing out employers
Jon Scholes urges reduced taxes for Seattle businesses to retain employers and boost the local economy.7 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘No Kings’ protesters to march to Washington State Capitol on March 28
The third "No Kings" march and rally has been scheduled for March 28, as participants will march toward the Washington Capitol for a peaceful protest.7 months ago
Luke Duecy
‘Number one priority’: Democrats celebrate ‘millionaire tax’ passage while Republicans vow pushback as session closes
Washington lawmakers finalize the session, passing the millionaire tax as Republicans prepare to challenge this controversial move.7 months ago
Manda Factor
‘Unthinkable’ shift: How WA Democrats moved left enough to pass the state’s first income tax
Washington lawmakers made history this session by passing the state's first-ever income tax, capping off a legislative session marked by marathon debates.7 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
WA Senate gives final approval to ‘millionaire tax,’ sends it to Ferguson’s desk
The millionaire tax has passed the WA Senate and is now headed to Governor Ferguson for approval.7 months ago
KIRO Newsradio Staff with Wire Reports
‘We’ve got to have accountability’: Sen. Murray says ICE reform is needed before DHS funding passes
Sen. Murray emphasizes the need for ICE reform to secure DHS funding amid ongoing Senate negotiations.7 months ago
Frank Sumrall
‘I’m not going to accept it’: Pierce County sheriff warns against bill allowing state to remove sheriffs
KIRO host John Curley had Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank on to discuss Senate Bill 5974, a bill that allows the state to remove elected sheriffs.7 months ago
Associated Press
Iran’s sports minister says the country can’t take part in the World Cup because of US attacks
Iran’s sports and youth minister said it’s “not possible” for the country to take part in the World Cup after the United States killed its supreme leader.7 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: WA just voted to put permanent supportive housing in every neighborhood in the state. Your city has no say
House Bill 2266 requires cities across Washington to allow permanent supportive housing in any residential zone. Your neighborhood.7 months ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Highly debated ‘millionaire tax’ passes House
A contentious millionaire tax has now passed the Washington State Legislature, sparking discussions on its implications for residents.7 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson pitches $410 million library levy
Katie Wilson aims to enhance Seattle's libraries with a $410 million levy proposal, boosting community access and resources.7 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Bill to regulate automated license plate reader cameras heads to Ferguson’s desk
A new bill on automated license plate readers awaits Gov. Ferguson's approval, aiming to set essential regulations in Washington.7 months ago
Charlie Harger and Frank Lenzi
WA Senate gives final approval to bill that would allow removal of elected sheriffs
The Senate's final approval of a bill allows for the removal of sheriffs, raising significant law enforcement accountability issues.7 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘They treat us like animals’: Chamber leader says WA’s millionaires income tax is ‘a trick’
Mike Sotelo, president of the Ethnic Chamber of Commerce Coalition is speaking out against the proposed income tax on millionaires in Washington.7 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Olympia is passing an income tax you can’t vote on. Now a Democratic leader wants to dissolve businesses that fight back
The Washington State legislature is expected to pass a millionaire income tax this week. The bill is written so it cannot go to a public vote through a referendum.7 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Governor Ferguson signs domestic workers bill of rights
Governor Ferguson signed a "bill of rights" for domestic workers into law on Monday.7 months ago
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.7 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.7 months ago
