Manda Factor
No more pennies? WA lawmakers considering rounding all cash transactions
Washington lawmakers are considering legislation that would eliminate the need for pennies at the checkout counter by requiring cash transactions to be rounded to the nearest five cents.7 months ago
John Curley
John Curley: ICE drawdown in Minneapolis signals promising policy shift
KIRO host John Curley weighed in on ICE’s new enforcement changes in Minneapolis, praising the reduced footprint and streamlined operations.7 months ago
Frank Lenzi
‘It’s better to grow the pie than to fight about slicing it’: Lawmakers hear public testimony on ‘millionaire tax’ proposal
Residents share their views on the proposed millionaire tax in Washington, influencing future legislative decisions.7 months ago
Aaron Granillo
Gov. Ferguson meets with NBA Commissioner, sparking SuperSonics buzz
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson scheduled a last‑minute virtual meeting Thursday with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.7 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Washington school superintendent calls for major education investments, property tax relief
Washington State Schools Superintendent Chris Reykdal is pushing for major new investments in Washington’s education system, as well as property tax relief.7 months ago
Jillian Raftery
Mystery meeting: Gov. Ferguson to meet with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver
A one-line mention in a calendar update from Gov. Bob Ferguson will have basketball fans perking up. Ferguson is meeting with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.7 months ago
Associated Press
Trump’s border czar announces 700 immigration officers to immediately leave Minnesota
The Trump administration is reducing the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota after state and local officials agreed to cooperate by turning over arrested immigrants.7 months ago
Charlie Harger
WA millionaire tax would bypass voters, but Ferguson won’t support it yet
Washington lawmakers have now introduced the long-awaited income tax on millionaires, and the legislation includes a critical provision that will prevent voters from weighing in at the ballot box.7 months ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
WA Supreme Court Justice Barbara Madsen the latest to step down after serving 30+ years
Barbara Madsen, after serving as a Supreme Court justice for the state of Washington since 1992, announced her retirement, effective April 3.7 months ago
Charlie Harger
WA income tax on millionaires: Lawmakers introduce long-awaited bill
Washington lawmakers introduced the long-awaited income tax on millionaires Monday night, marking a historic step in the decades-long debate.7 months ago
Chris Sullivan
Improving WA’s commercial driver safety, one fee at a time
Truck drivers and trucking companies could see one of their registration fees double under a bill being considered in the legislature.7 months ago
FRANK LENZI AND AARON GRANILLO
WA Senate resolution honors Cal Raleigh and the Seattle Mariners
The Washington Senate recognized Cal Raleigh and the Seattle Mariners for their outstanding contributions on Monday.7 months ago
Frank Lenzi
DHS calls Seattle Mayor’s plan to limit city cooperation with ICE ‘legally illiterate’
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson on Thursday outlined her plan for how the city will respond to federal immigration authorities.7 months ago
Frank Lenzi
WA bill would let heart patients get non‑emergency procedures outside hospitals
Lawmakers consider a bill for heart patients to get non-emergency procedures at outpatient clinics.7 months ago
Senate passes government funding deal despite GOP backlash
The Senate is set to approve government funding, securing operations through September after a bipartisan agreement.7 months ago
Luke Duecy
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson talks Super Bowl bet with Boston mayor, handing the ball off to Marshawn
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson said she may rethink how she structures Super Bowl bets with fellow mayors after sending a victory gift to Los Angeles despite Seattle’s win.7 months ago
Associated Press
Justice Department says it’s releasing 3 million pages from its Jeffrey Epstein files
The Justice Department said Friday that it was releasing many more records from its investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein.7 months ago
MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTER, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Judge bars federal prosecutors from seeking death penalty against Luigi Mangione
Federal prosecutors can’t seek the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a judge ruled Friday.7 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Bill in WA Senate would restrict student cell phone use during class time
A proposed bill in Olympia seeks to limit cell phone use during class time in Washington schools to enhance student focus.7 months ago
James Lynch
WA office that investigates police use of force seeks new director
The Office of Independent Investigations in Washington is seeking a new director. Discover the implications for police oversight.7 months ago
Manda Factor
Students inspire WA state cactus bill as lawmakers again push Evergreen State nickname
Explore how students are inspiring the cactus bill as Washington lawmakers consider the Evergreen State nickname.7 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Bill to lower legal blood-alcohol limit for WA drivers clears major hurdle
A major hurdle cleared for a bill to reduce Washington's blood-alcohol limit for drivers, enhancing road safety.7 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: What’s actually new in WA’s car tab crackdown bill — and what’s already law
The state wants to impound your car if it's parked on a public street if it has expired tabs for more than 45 days.7 months ago
