KIRO 7 News Staff
Hearing date set for Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson recall effort
The move to recall Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson from office was assigned to a King County Civil Superior Court judge on Tuesday.23 days ago
James Lynch
‘A two-strike approach’: Seattle Center shooting prompts renewed push to toughen juvenile gun laws
The deadly Seattle Center shooting is fueling a renewed push from Representative David Hackney to tighten Washington’s juvenile firearm laws.23 days ago
Tim Hohl
Trump admin. moves to repeal Roadless Rule, putting 2 million acres of Washington forest at risk
About 2 million acres of national forest land in Washington could lose protections as the Trump admin. moves ahead to repeal the Roadless Rule.23 days ago
John Curley Show
‘A little outside the bounds of credulity’: Curley questions who’s behind the Katie Wilson recall effort
According to John Curley, Seattle has been here before, and history isn't on the recall petition's side to remove Katie Wilson from office.25 days ago
John Curley Show
‘You see a donkey, you see an elephant, we want people to see an owl’: Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic pitches his Cascade Party
Krist Novoselic is best known as the bassist of Nirvana, but has built a second life in politics, one that has led him to chair the Cascade Party26 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘She does not have a better window’: Seattle Councilmember Bob Kettle clashes with Mayor Wilson over Bite of Seattle response
Seattle City Councilmember Bob Kettle said Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson does not have a better read on public safety than the council.28 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘She’s failed this city miserably’: Seattle woman behind Mayor Wilson recall effort explains why she filed charges
Seattle resident files recall charges against Mayor Katie Wilson, citing public safety failures from the Bite of Seattle to the crisis on Aurora Avenue.29 days ago
Tyrah Majors, KIRO 7 News
Renton City Council votes to cover Flock cameras after pausing their use
The City of Renton is moving to physically cover all 24 of its Flock automatic license plate recognition cameras.29 days ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘They think she’s bad at her job’: Jake and Spike analyze recall charges filed against Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson
Recall charges have been filed against Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, King County Elections confirmed to KIRO Newsradio.29 days ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Seattle council approves $3.6 million for free school meals
The Seattle City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve $3.6 million to provide free school meals for students this school year.29 days ago
John Curley Show
‘What actually happened?’ WA Policy Center investigates Seattle diversion program, says numbers don’t match up
The Washington Policy Center is challenging the data behind Seattle's LEAD diversion program, saying the numbers don't hold up.29 days ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Ferguson signs amended wildfire proclamation as state seeks additional federal aid
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed an amended emergency proclamation Monday for Washington's wildfire disaster.1 month ago
James Lynch
‘My feet are here’: Interim SPD Chief Andre Sayles addresses crime, Mayor Katie Wilson, and Seattle’s path forward
Interim Seattle Police Chief Andre Sayles said he’s committed to Seattle and focused on restoring trust and safety.1 month ago
MyNorthwest Staff
New Seattle policy aims to block retailers from using personal data to set grocery prices
Mayor Katie Wilson and two city councilmembers announced a new affordability policy on Friday to eliminate price gouging, and make groceries more affordable.1 month ago
Luke Duecy
Gov. Ferguson invites President Trump to Spokane to witness devastation firsthand
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has invited President Donald Trump to see the fire damage and devastation in Spokane.1 month ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘I don’t like Kshama Sawant’: Gee asks ‘are we done now?’ as Sawant finishes distant third
KIRO hosts Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin were relieved to see Kshama Sawant, who served on the Seattle City Council, finish in third place.1 month ago
Luke Duecy
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson-backed progressive candidates fall short in Washington primary races
Two progressive candidates endorsed by Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson were defeated Tuesday in Washington's primary election.1 month ago
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.1 month 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.1 month 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.1 month 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.1 month 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.1 month 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.1 month ago
