Frank Sumrall
Trump-endorsed McKinney, Democrat Duresky advance in WA-4 primary to replace Newhouse
Republican Amanda McKinney and Democrat John Duresky are set to advance to the November general election for the recently vacated Washington Congressional District 4 seat.16 days ago
Frank Sumrall
Adam Smith, Doug Basler to face off for sixth time in WA-9 race, Sawant comes up short in primary
Democrat incumbent Adam Smith and Republican challenger Doug Basler will advance to the November election to represent Washington's 9th Congressional District.16 days ago
Frank Sumrall
Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez edges John Braun by 263 votes in WA-3 primary
Democrat incumbent Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez and Republican challenger John Braun will face off for Washington's District 3 seat in the U.S. House of Representatives following results from the 2026 primary election.16 days ago
James Lynch
‘We are building safer communities’: King County receives $15M grant to strengthen crisis response, prevent gun violence
King County Executive Girmay Zahilay announced Tuesday that King County received a $15 million grant.16 days ago
John Curley Show
‘I don’t know what she’s referring to’: SPOG president questions Katie Wilson’s claim of having ‘different window’ into SPD
SPOG President Kent Loux said he didn't know what Mayor Katie Wilson meant when she said she had a "different window" into SPD.16 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Do not mail it’: Secretary of State urges voters to use drop boxes, dispels voter fraud fears
Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is urging anyone who hasn't yet to skip the mailbox and use a drop box instead.16 days ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Federal aid approved for 6 Washington counties battling wildfires
President Donald Trump has approved an emergency declaration for Washington to support wildfire relief efforts.16 days ago
John Curley Show
Principal, athletic coordinator charged after waiting 53 days to report wrestler’s sexual assault allegation against transgender athlete
Two coaches with Rogers High School were charged after failing to comply with Washington's mandatory reporting law after a high school female wrestler alleged a biological male sexually assaulted her during a match.16 days ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Washington State Primary Election Day: Polls close at 8 p.m.
Time is running out to cast your vote in the Washington state primary election. Tuesday's vote narrows down the field for Congress, the state legislature, and the state Supreme Court.16 days ago
Madeline Ottilie, KIRO 7 News
‘We’re not going to shy away from it’: Local elections offices increase security to manage threats
A survey of hundreds of local election officials found that nearly a third have experienced threats, harassment, or abuse because of their job.17 days ago
Luke Duecy
Convicted felon arrested in connection with Old Trails Fire in Spokane
Governor Bob Ferguson said federal resources are on the way to help Washington battle 17 major wildfires burning more than 260,000 acres.17 days ago
Frank Lenzi
Seattle, King County plan to reclaim nearly $160M in homelessness contracts from KCRHA
The King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) will survive despite calls from some Seattle and King County leaders to dissolve it.17 days ago
Frank Sumrall
Seattle business leaders, event organizers urge Mayor Katie Wilson to restore CCTV cameras after recent shootings
A coalition of Seattle business leaders is calling for the return of public safety cameras near some of the city's busiest gathering places.17 days ago
Luke Duecy
IRS tax lien, absences, policy disagreements: Full picture emerges in Police Chief Shon Barnes’ resignation
New information is emerging about factors that may have contributed to Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's decision to seek the resignation of former Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes.17 days ago
Julia Dallas
‘I have a different window than they do’: Wilson responds to council criticism over Barnes’ departure as Andre Sayles named interim chief
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson defended her decision to remove Shon Barnes as chief of the Seattle Police Department.20 days ago
Nia Bliss, KIRO 7 News
Seattle Police Officers Guild praises interim chief appointment while criticizing mayor’s actions
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced the appointment of Deputy Chief Andre Sayles to the Interim Chief role effective Friday.20 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington AG Nick Brown fights back against PSE’s proposed 29% electric, 20% gas rate hikes
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown is pushing back against proposed utility rate hikes from Puget Sound Energy (PSE).20 days ago
Julia Dallas
‘Information could have gone out much faster’: Mayor Katie Wilson addresses 5-hour delay after Bite of Seattle shooting
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson addressed the five-hour information delay from the city following a shooting at the Bite of Seattle on Sunday.21 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Portland-area city loses mayor and interim city manager in back-to-back resignations
North Plains, a small Oregon town near Portland, lost its mayor and interim city manager this week after they resigned on consecutive days.21 days ago
Julia Dallas
Seattle Mayor Wilson accepts letter of resignation from Police Chief Barnes as council members slam decision: ‘This is unacceptable’
Seattle City Council President Joy Hollingsworth confirmed that Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson asked Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes to resign.21 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘She was looking to get him out’: Ursula contends Barnes gave Mayor Wilson the ammo needed to fire him
"Is this a deflection or a distraction? I am still in shock; we haven't even gone a week from the tragedy at Seattle Center, and this is the focus," Angela said on KIRO Newsradio.21 days ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Black community organizations rally at Seattle City Hall, urge Mayor Katie Wilson to reinstate Chief Shon Barnes
A coalition of Black community organizations marched into Seattle City Hall in protest of Mayor Katie Wilson's decision to fire Seattle Police Department Chief Shon Barnes.21 days ago
Frank Sumrall
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes fired by Mayor Katie Wilson
Shon Barnes was fired from his position as chief of the Seattle Police Department by Mayor Katie Wilson, multiple sources confirmed with KIRO Newsradio.22 days ago
