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.7 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.7 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.7 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.7 months ago
Frank Sumrall
‘A slap in the face’: Patty Murray slams proposed $400M Hanford budget cut
The Trump administration proposed a $400 million cut to the Hanford nuclear site budget, drawing the ire of Senator Patty Murray among others.7 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Hiring freeze in Tacoma as city eyes $15M budget shortfall
The City of Tacoma has implemented a hiring freeze that will remain in effect through the end of the year to save money.7 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Snohomish County Health Department faces major cuts
The Snohomish County Health Department could face major cuts after the Legislature failed to resolve a vapor tax issue, leaving a $21 million gap.7 months ago
John Curley Show
‘I’m disappointed that it had to get here’: Lawyer who filed recall against Ferguson hopes issue resolves before it goes to court
An Olympia lawyer filed a recall against Gov. Ferguson over two vacant Public Disclosure Commission seats unfilled for hundreds of days.7 months ago
Trump pulls back on his Iran threats for two weeks, subject to Iran agreeing to ceasefire
U.S. President Donald Trump said late Tuesday he’s pulling back on his threats to attack Iranian bridges, power plants and other civilian targets7 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Executive Girmay Zahilay calls alleged King County DCHS fraud a ‘systemic failure’
King County Executive Girmay Zahilay joined "The Gee and Ursula Show" to discuss the county's significant alleged fraud within the Department of Community and Human Services.7 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Bob Ferguson faces recall effort after failing to fill state campaign finance commission seats
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson is facing a recall effort after he failed to promptly fill multiple seats on the Public Disclosure Commission.7 months ago
Jason Sutich
Renton Police shut down license plate cameras to comply with new privacy law
The Renton Police Department has temporarily shut off its Flock Safety automated license-plate reader cameras in compliance with a new bill regulating its use.7 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Boeing device helped rescue downed US airmen in Iran, report says
Each airman stranded in Iran was carrying a standard-issue Boeing communication device, known as the Boeing Combat Survivor Evader Locator.7 months ago
Associated Press
Trump warns a ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ if a deal with Iran isn’t reached
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that a “whole civilization will die tonight,” but said Iran still has time to capitulate ahead of a deadline set for 8 p.m. EDT.7 months ago
Jon Repp, KIRO Newsradio
Seattle’s fishing fleet feels the pinch from rising fuel prices
As a captain prepared to head out to deep water in search of halibut and black cod, he said rising fuel prices means he has to factor in the cost of doing business.7 months ago
Associated Press
Iran rejects latest ceasefire proposal, calling instead for permanent end to the war
Iran on Monday rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal and said it wants a permanent end to the war.7 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Orting City Council meeting video shows nude woman in blurred background
A nude woman could be seen on a live video feed of the Orting City Council’s study session on Wednesday. However, no one at the meeting was aware of this “brief embarrassing moment” until Friday afternoon, the city said. Orting Deputy Mayor Jeff Sproul attended the meeting virtually. His background was blurred, but at one […]7 months ago
Associated Press
US launches rescue operation after Iranian media says US pilot ejected in Iran
One crew member has been rescued after an American aircraft went down in Iran, according to one U.S. and one Israeli official.7 months ago
LISA MASCARO AND KEVIN FREKING, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trump budget seeks $1.5T in defense spending alongside cuts in domestic programs
President Donald Trump has proposed boosting defense spending to $1.5 trillion in his 2027 budget released Friday, the largest such request in decades.7 months ago
Frank Lenzi and Jason Sutich
Seattle City Council committee backs push for NBA Expansion, eyes 2028–29 Season
A Seattle City Council committee passed a resolution affirming the city's readiness to bring back the SuperSonics.7 months ago
Julia Dallas
Stanwood reactivates Flock cameras as Spokane County joins Pierce County in shutting them down
While Stanwood turns its Flock cameras back on, Spokane and Pierce counties are shutting theirs down.7 months ago
ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, ERIC TUCKER, MICHAEL BALSAMO, AND MICHELLE L. PRICE, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trump says Pam Bondi, a loyalist who oversaw Justice Department upheaval, is out as attorney general
Pam Bondi is out as attorney general, ending the contentious tenure of a loyalist who upended the Justice Department’s culture of independence from the White House.7 months ago
Luke Duecy
‘I had to veto those programs’: Gov. Ferguson cuts retail crime funding as lawmaker says WA theft crisis grows
Bob Ferguson is facing criticism after vetoing $500,000 in funding for combating organized retail crime, as the state deals with incredibly high theft rates.7 months ago
