Frank Lenzi
Bill to lower Washington’s legal blood alcohol limit stalls in House
A bill to lower Washington's legal blood alcohol limit from .08 to .05 made it out of the Senate but didn't have the votes to get out of committee in the House.8 months ago
Jillian Raftery and Charlie Harger
Recall petition against Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus fails, judge finds no wrongdoing
All charges against Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus dismissed after allegations of mishandling sexual assault cases were dropped.8 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Copper wire theft is crippling Sound Transit. Olympia had a fix, but they didn’t vote on it
The legislation that could have helped curbed copper wire theft died last week in Olympia without ever getting a vote.8 months ago
Manda Factor
‘It’s a gimmick’: Former WA attorney general urges lawmakers to reject ‘unconstitutional’ ‘millionaire tax’
Rob McKenna calls the proposed millionaire tax a marketing gimmick masking deeper issues in Washington's tax system.8 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Trump calls Democrats ‘crazy’ in 2026 State of the Union address, missing a chance to unite the country
Trump had one of the largest audiences of his presidency Tuesday night. With millions of Americans watching at home, he used it to call Democrats crazy.8 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Costs will keep going up’: WA Policy Center says CO2 tax is driving energy bills higher, offers savings tips
Puget Sound residents face 20%-40% hikes in energy bills due to the CO2 tax, raising concerns about affordability and sustainability.8 months ago
WILL WEISSERT AND MICHELLE L. PRICE, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trump uses longest-ever State of the Union to try to convince voters that US is ‘winning so much’
President Donald Trump declared during Tuesday’s marathon State of the Union that "we’re winning so much."8 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Bill to regulate automated license plate readers clears another hurdle
Washington's legislation on automated license plate readers gains momentum, aiming to enhance privacy protections against misuse.8 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘It’s like Kid Rock at halftime’: Jake criticizes Patty Murray for skipping State of the Union, having her own speech
Washington lawmakers, including Murray, plan to skip Trump’s State of the Union. Discover Jake’s critical response.8 months ago
Luke Duecy
‘Millionaire tax’ sparks fiery debate at House hearing
Explore how the millionaire tax could shape public policy and health outcomes in our latest analysis.8 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Tukwila joins SeaTac in banning new ICE detention centers; Seattle considers similar measure
Tukwila follows SeaTac's lead, banning new ICE facilities to address community concerns and uphold human rights.8 months ago
Jason Sutich
Lynnwood becomes first WA city to cancel active Flock Safety contract over privacy, immigration concerns
The Lynnwood City Council unanimously voted on Monday to cancel its contract with Flock Safety over privacy concerns.8 months ago
Frank Sumrall
SEA flights to Puerto Vallarta resume after cartel violence halted travel
Flights between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Puerto Vallarta are scheduled to resume Tuesday morning. According to FlightAware, the first flight to Puerto Vallarta from Seattle is set to take off at 8:13 a.m. Tuesday via Alaska Airlines. Other flights have been cleared for Tuesday afternoon and evening. The flight cancellations came after Oseguera Cervantes, known […]8 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: They call it a ‘millionaire tax.’ It’s income tax. And they won’t let you vote on it.
Olympia may pass a bill on a topic voters have rejected 10 times, using a procedural move that makes sure you can't reject it quickly — the millionaire tax.8 months ago
Chris Sullivan
Maintenance, preservation dollars headline WA’s supplemental transportation budgets
The supplemental transportation budgets have dropped with less than three weeks left in the legislative session, far smaller than what Gov. Ferguson proposed.8 months ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
‘Not something I take lightly’: WA Democrats tap rainy day fund, proposed ‘millionaire tax’ to close budget gap
Washington Democrats reveal a supplemental budget plan addressing the deficit with a millionaire tax and rainy day fund usage.8 months ago
Frank Lenzi
WA House and Senate release supplemental capital budget proposals
Washington House Republicans released a proposed $910 million supplemental capital budget on Monday.8 months ago
Charlie Harger
Recall petition filed against Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus over sex offender letter, ethics concerns
An Auburn resident has filed a petition to remove Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus from office, citing her support letter for a convicted child sex offender.8 months ago
MEGAN JANETSKY AND FABIOLA SÁNCHEZ, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
25 Mexican National Guard troops left dead during an operation that killed cartel leader ‘El Mencho’
Twenty-five members of the National Guard were left dead in Jalisco after the killing of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes.8 months ago
MICHELE L. PRICE, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Armed man shot and killed after entering secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, Secret Service says
An armed man was shot and killed after entering the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump’s resort in Palm Beach, Florida.9 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Rally marking fourth anniversary of Russia’s war in Ukraine takes over downtown Seattle
A rally marking the fourth anniversary of Russia's war in Ukraine took place in downtown Seattle Sunday afternoon.9 months ago
John Curley Show
‘Empathy gone wrong’: Former city attorney says Seattle should follow San Francisco’s tougher approach to drug use
A former city attorney advocates for Seattle to follow San Francisco’s stricter approach to drug use and enforcement strategies.9 months ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
What didn’t pass: High-profile bills that failed in the Washington legislature this session
Several key bills fail to progress in the Washington legislature this session, impacting various significant issues.9 months ago
