Frank Sumrall
Seattle Councilmember Kettle warns Katie Wilson’s budget caps police staffing at 15-year low
Seattle City Councilmember Bob Kettle warned that Mayor Katie Wilson’s proposed budget could put Seattle’s recent public safety progress at risk.28 days ago
Aaron Granillo
Ferguson seeks major disaster declaration after Spokane wildfires
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has requested a federal major disaster declaration that could unlock an estimated $128.9 million for wildfire survivors and community recovery efforts in eastern Washington.29 days ago
Luke Duecy
The Spin: Seattle mayor’s office uses carefully worded statement after questions about gun violence plan
The words used by Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s office to describe the King County prosecutor’s involvement in her new gun violence reduction plan are raising additional questions.1 month ago
Luke Duecy
Growing list of key stakeholders say they were left out of Mayor Wilson’s ‘collaborative’ gun plan
KIRO Newsradio uncovered what appears to be a misrepresentation by Mayor Katie Wilson’s Office from KCPAO for her gun violence plan.1 month ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s gutsy budget got buried by her office’s Bite of Seattle mess
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson made one of the gutsiest decisions I've seen a politician with power make around here in a long time.1 month ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle council passes ‘groundbreaking’ policy that bars retailers from using personal data to set grocery prices
The Seattle City Council passed a policy Tuesday that prohibits retailers from using personal data to set grocery prices.1 month ago
Frank Lenzi
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s budget proposal: $50 million in cuts, no major new taxes
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson unveiled a $9.1 billion budget proposal for 2027-2028 Tuesday that includes $50 million in cuts but no major new taxes.1 month ago
Charlie Harger
A mom meets her son every Sunday at 12th and Jackson. Nine Puget Sound mayors will hear families like hers in Kent
At least nine Puget Sound mayors will gather in Kent on Oct. 8 for a community conversation on Washington's fentanyl crisis.1 month ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Looks like a hostage video’: Jake breaks down Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s progressive efficiency pitch
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson released a roughly 100-second video on social media arguing that "effective government is a progressive value."1 month ago
Frank Lenzi
Bite of Seattle shooting report reveals elected officials distracted police from getting information out
A finding in SPD's after-action report on the July 26 Bite of Seattle shooting confirms officials distracted officers from getting information out.1 month ago
JOCELYN NOVECK, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
CNN, MS NOW, Politico sue over denied White House access, citing First Amendment
CNN, MS NOW, and Politico on Monday sued President Donald Trump’s administration days after they were barred from covering the White House.1 month ago
Manda Factor
Idaho voters will choose an official state gun from 6 firearms on the November ballot
Idaho voters will choose an official state gun this November after Gov. Brad Little signed legislation placing a nonbinding advisory question on the ballot.1 month ago
Luke Duecy
Seattle police chief search: Nonprofit plans public listening sessions instead of Mayor Katie Wilson
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson said she wants the public to help shape the search for the city’s next permanent police chief.1 month ago
Frank Lenzi
WA house candidate Krista Perez pleads not guilty to DUI in Tacoma court
Washington state House candidate Krista Perez, charged with DUI after a five-vehicle crash in Tacoma, appeared in Tacoma Municipal Court Friday and pleaded not guilty.1 month ago
Luke Duecy
WA Supreme Court strikes down voter-approved natural gas initiative, drawing sharp reactions from both sides
Washington Supreme Court struck down a voter-approved initiative that sought to protect access to natural gas, finding the measure violated the Constitution.1 month ago
Luke Duecy
After delayed response to Bite of Seattle shooting, Mayor Wilson orders emergency changes
Mayor Wilson has signed an executive order directing Seattle city departments to improve how they prepare for and respond to emergencies.1 month ago
Luke Duecy
Mayor Wilson to announce executive order on emergency coordination after Bite of Seattle shooting
Mayor Katie Wilson is expected to announce a new executive order Thursday aimed at strengthening Seattle’s emergency management coordination.1 month ago
Julia Dallas
Mayor Wilson signs rental junk fee ban into law, landlords who violate could be taken to court
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson signed her rental junk fee ban into law on Wednesday.1 month ago
John Curley Show
‘That’s not protection, that’s displacement’: RHAWA director warns Tacoma’s tenant measure will gut mom-and-pop landlords
The Tacoma DSA are back with a new ballot measure, and Government Affairs Director for RHAWA said it will make the city's housing crisis worse.1 month ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Gun violence reduction strategy sponsored by Rivera passes Seattle council
A new gun violence reduction strategy has passed the Seattle City Council.1 month ago
John Curley Show
‘Lobbing political grenades is a distraction’: King County judge fires back after opponent demands he disavow GOP support
Sixty-two judges across Washington signed a letter this week defending King County Superior Court Judge Sean Patrick O'Donnell.1 month ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson releases gun violence plan with increased patrols, push for stronger gun laws
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson released her plan to address gun violence in the city Tuesday following a string of deadly shootings over the past few weeks.1 month ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Pete Serrano nominated by Trump for US attorney for western WA
President Donald Trump has nominated Pete Serrano to become the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington.1 month ago
