Frank Lenzi
High‑profile fight over girls’ athletics moves closer to Washington ballot
An initiative that would ban transgender girls from participating in girls’ sports in Washington public schools has officially collected enough signatures to qualify for the ballot.6 months ago
Charlie Harger
WA income tax proposal includes ‘jock tax’ on visiting athletes: What Seahawks, Rams players would owe
The new tax plan could impact athletes during major games, including the Seahawks vs. Rams Championship clash at Lumen Field.6 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Ferguson seeks federal major disaster declaration, $21 million after historic floods
Gov. Ferguson seeks federal aid following historic storms and floods affecting the community's recovery efforts.6 months ago
Julia Dallas
‘An armed paramilitary has invaded our state’: Minnesota senator decries ICE’s ‘violent kidnappings’ statewide
Minnesota senator criticizes ICE for aggressive tactics targeting individuals based on appearance, raising concerns about safety.6 months ago
Associated Press
Trump backs off tariffs over Greenland after NATO security talks
Trump said he is dropping his threat to impose tariffs on several European countries, citing what he described as a new framework with NATO on Arctic security.6 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Seattle Parks Superintendent dismissed after financial controversy revealed
The superintendent of the Seattle Parks and Recreation Department has been dismissed after his contract was not renewed, the City of Seattle confirmed.6 months ago
Associated Press
Trump says he won’t use force to acquire Greenland in Davos address
President Donald Trump insisted he won’t use force to acquire Greenland during an hour-long speech at the World Economic Forum.6 months ago
Jason Sutich
WA legislators debate lowering blood alcohol limit to 0.05%
Washington may lower the legal BAC limit for driving from 0.08% to 0.05%, aiming to enhance road safety and reduce accidents.6 months ago
Julia Dallas
‘Free America’ rally marched through downtown Seattle, holds tribute for Renee Good
A "Free America" rally marched from 2nd Avenue to Pier 58 in downtown Seattle Tuesday afternoon.6 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Washington attorney general files 50 lawsuits in 52 weeks against Trump administration
Washington AG Nick Brown files 52 lawsuits in a year, challenging Trump's policies and actions in Washington state.6 months ago
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trump joins White House press briefing as ‘special guest’
President Donald Trump joined Tuesday’s White House press briefing to mark the first anniversary of the start of his second term.6 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Hearing on ‘Flock cameras’ took place Tuesday in Olympia
A bill aimed at regulating the use of automated license‑plate readers — most notably Flock cameras — received its first hearing Tuesday in the state Senate.6 months ago
Luke Duecy
WA bill would restrict when cities can clear homeless encampments
House Bill 2489 would prevent local governments from enforcing anti-camping laws, removing encampments, or citing people for sleeping outdoors unless specific conditions are met.6 months ago
John Curley Show
‘Additional burdens placed on top’: Curley blames taxes as survey shows Seattle small businesses struggling
A new survey highlights struggles faced by Seattle small businesses, with taxes being a significant concern for their growth.6 months ago
John Curley Show
‘I’m seething’: WA Policy Center researcher irate over new tax proposals
Explore the implications of Washington's proposed millionaire's tax and its impact on taxpayers in 2026.6 months ago
John Curley Show
‘DCYF is a dumpster fire’: WA rep. finds unaccounted funds, but no smoking gun — yet
WA officials probe potential fraud in child care funds amid rising concerns from Minnesota's government programs.7 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Judge denies injunction to stop Washington’s new nicotine tax
A judge rules against an injunction to halt Washington's new 95% nicotine tax, impacting small businesses statewide.7 months ago
Jillian Raftery
Pierce County sheriff’s comments may get him kicked out of statewide police group
Sheriff Keith Swank's remarks may lead to his removal from a police organization, stirring debate in Pierce County.7 months ago
Luke Duecy
WA bill that would bar most police from wearing face coverings, masks clears first committee
Washington lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that would limit when police officers can cover their faces while interacting with the public.7 months ago
Luke Duecy
Seattle mayor issues first two executive orders on homelessness and transit
Mayor Katie Wilson's new orders focus on expanding emergency shelters and affordable housing in Seattle.7 months ago
James Lynch
Hundreds protest ICE raids at Boeing Field
A protest rallying against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids and crackdowns is currently underway at the King County International Airport — Boeing Field.7 months ago
GEIR MOULSON, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
What’s next for Greenland and Denmark after difficult meeting with Trump administration
U.S., Danish and Greenlandic officials met face to face to discuss President Donald Trump’s ambitions to take control of Greenland, a territory of Denmark.7 months ago
STEVE KARNOWSKI, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, HALLIE GOLDEN AND AAMER MADHANI, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to ‘put an end’ to protests in Minneapolis
Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act and deploy troops to quell persistent protests against the federal officers sent to Minneapolis.7 months ago
