Frank Lenzi
Ballmer Group pledges $170 million annually to expand free preschool in Washington
More low-income children will soon have access to pre-kindergarten in Washington. Ballmer Group is putting up $170 million a year for the next 10 years for the state's Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP), which provides free preschool to 3- and 4-year-olds.9 months ago
Luke Duecy
Seattle business leaders push for more funding for King County Prosecutor’s Office
Business leaders call for enhanced budget for King County Prosecutor's Office to ensure justice and community safety.9 months ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Katie Wilson promises transparency and honesty as she nears Seattle mayoral victory
The City of Seattle is moving closer to electing a new mayor after Tuesday's ballot drop shows challenger Katie Wilson's lead growing.9 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Salas Jr., wrongfully convicted for 27 years, set to win Sunnyside School Board seat
Now, following the November general election, Salas Jr. holds a commanding lead for a seat on the Sunnyside School Board.9 months ago
Associated Press
Epstein email says Trump ‘knew about the girls,’ but White House calls release a Democratic smear
Disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein wrote in a 2011 email that Donald Trump had “spent hours” at Epstein’s house with a victim of sex trafficking and said in a separate message years later that Trump “knew about the girls."9 months ago
KEVIN FREKING, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
A historic shutdown is nearly over. It leaves no winners and much frustration
The longest government shutdown in history could conclude as soon as Wednesday, Day 43, with almost no one happy with the final result.9 months ago
Frank Sumrall
End of an era? Conrad Lee trails in Bellevue City Council race after 30 years of service
Conrad Lee, a staple in Bellevue government for the past 30 years, trails Naren Briar for Bellevue City Council Position No. 2.9 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Hunt widens lead, while Krishnadasan remains on top in pivotal WA state Senate races
Two legislative districts in Washington, 5 and 26, are on the ballot for this year's general election in Washington, and both races are separated by less than 10 points.9 months ago
Heather Bosch
‘Staying home for Thanksgiving’: Aviation expert warns of post-shutdown travel turmoil
But no matter how quickly the U.S. federal government moves, your Thanksgiving holiday flight is already in jeopardy.9 months ago
MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and KEVIN FREKING, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Senate approves bill to end government shutdown, sending it to the House
The Senate passed legislation Monday to reopen the government, bringing the longest government shutdown in history closer to an end.9 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Everett mayor furthers lead over former council member in latest results
Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin is one step closer to re-election, taking the lead against former councilmember Scott Murphy in the first round of election results.9 months ago
James Lynch
Girmay Zahilay makes history as youngest, first refugee elected as King County Executive
King County Executive Elect Girmay Zahilay is hitting the ground running as he prepares to take over the office later this month.9 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Wilson leads Harrell by less than 100 votes in Seattle’s mayoral race
Community organizer Katie Wilson faces off against Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell to become the city's next leader in this year's general election Nov. 4.9 months ago
Heather Bosch
The Senate is moving ahead with a bill that would reopen the government. Why did WA senators vote no?
The U.S. Senate has voted to move ahead with a bill that would reopen the government. Seven democrats and one independent joined Republicans to approve it.9 months ago
JOSH FUNK AND KEN SWEET, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
66 SEA flights cancelled in past 24 hours, cancellations expected to drag on even after government shutdown ends
The flight cancellations at airports across the U.S. are expected to persist even after the government shutdown ends.9 months ago
MARY CLARE JALONICK and LISA MASCARO, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Senate takes first step toward ending the government shutdown
The Senate took the first step to end the government shutdown on Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their caucus who say Americans want them to continue the fight.9 months ago
MARY CLARE JALONICK and LISA MASCARO, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Senate is poised to take the first steps to end 40-day shutdown
The Senate is voting on the first steps to end the 40-day government shutdown Sunday after a group of moderate Democrats agreed to proceed without a guaranteed extension of health care subsidies, angering many in their caucus who wanted to continue the fight.9 months ago
Julia Dallas
Judge grants Trump admin’s appeal to block SNAP court order after Ferguson confirms rollout
Hundreds of thousands of Washington households began receiving their November SNAP benefits, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson confirmed.9 months ago
Judge rules Trump administration failed to meet legal requirements for deploying troops to Portland
A federal judge in ruled that Trump’s administration failed to meet the legal requirements for deploying the National Guard to Portland.9 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Girmay Zahilay officially next King County executive as Claudia Balducci concedes
Two King County Councilmembers, Claudia Balducci and Girmay Zahilay, are locked in a tight race to become the next executive of the county.9 months ago
Charlie Harger
Will the ‘Friday jump’ save Katie Wilson? Seattle awaits crucial ballot drop to decide mayoral race
Clear your calendar for 4 p.m. Friday, Seattleites. That's when the city will have a good chance to predict who the next mayor will be.9 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: State Senate Budget Chair warns lawmakers that WA is broke
Senator June Robinson relayed a simple message: Don't even bother asking for new spending. The cupboard is bare. We're broke.9 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Anders Ibsen to be next mayor of Tacoma as John Hines concedes
Anders Ibsen has won the Tacoma Mayor's race; his opponent John Hines conceded Thursday night.9 months ago
