Julia Dallas
King County assessor John Wilson won’t seek reelection, avoids criminal charges
John Wilson, King County Assessor, announces he will not run for reelection and will not face criminal charges.10 months ago
Julia Dallas
‘Keep pressure on all parties’: WA rep. outlines path to rebuild Palestine while containing Hamas
WA Rep. Adam Smith outlines a strategic path for Palestine's recovery post-war, emphasizing hope and reconstruction efforts.11 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Government shutdown could be the longest ever, Speaker Johnson warns
Republican Speaker Mike Johnson predicted Monday the federal government shutdown may become the longest in history.11 months ago
JENNY KANE and CHRISTOPHER WEBER, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Naked bike riders demonstrate against federal troops in ‘quintessentially Portland’ protest
Protesters rallying against the Trump administration in Portland put the city’s quirky and irreverent reputation on display Sunday by pedaling through the streets wearing absolutely nothing.11 months ago
SAMY MAGDY, SAM MEDNICK and AAMER MADHANI, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Israel and Hamas agree to part of Trump’s Gaza peace plan, will free hostages and prisoners
Israel and Hamas agreed Wednesday to pause fighting in Gaza so that the remaining hostages there can be freed in the coming days in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.11 months ago
Trump directs the Pentagon to use ‘all available funds’ to ensure troops are paid despite shutdown
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he has directed the Defense Department to use “all available funds” to ensure U.S. troops are paid Wednesday despite the government shutdown.11 months ago
SEUNG MIN KIM AND STEPHEN GROVES, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Firings of federal workers begin as White House seeks to pressure Democrats in government shutdown
The White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers in the ongoing government shutdown.11 months ago
John Curley Show
Seattle council president wants residents to feel protected after Harrell’s safety comment
Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson responded to Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's comment on public safety.11 months ago
US is sending about 200 troops to Israel to help support and monitor the Gaza ceasefire deal
The United States is sending about 200 troops to Israel to help support and monitor the ceasefire deal in Gaza.11 months ago
New York Attorney General Letitia James charged in fraud case after pressure campaign by Trump
New York Attorney General Letitia James was charged Thursday as part of a mortgage fraud investigation.11 months ago
SAMY MAGDY, MELANIE LIDMAN and WAAFA SHURAFA, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Israel and Hamas will exchange hostages and prisoners after agreeing to a pause in the war in Gaza
Israel and Hamas have agreed to a pause in their devastating two-year war and the release of the remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners — a breakthrough greeted with joy and relief Thursday but also caution.11 months ago
Julia Dallas
Homelessness remains top concern but recession fears rise for Seattle voters, survey shows
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce's latest survey revealed the top concerns for Seattle voters.11 months ago
Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the ‘first phase’ of his peace plan
Trump announced Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the “first phase” of his peace plan.11 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Harrell signs 2 executive orders after Trump orders National Guard to Portland, Chicago
Harrell signed two executive orders in the wake of Trump ordering National Guard troops to cities including Portland and Chicago.11 months ago
GENE JOHNSON, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trump wants to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago and Portland. Can he do that?
Trump’s efforts to send National Guard troops into U.S. cities have prompted questions about the president’s authority and who controls the Guard.11 months ago
Seattle's Morning News
AG Brown: WA has spent past year preparing for ‘unlawful’ National Guard deployment
Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown said the state has been preparing for the National Guard for a year.11 months ago
John Curley Show
‘Who is he saying that to?’ Curley questions Harrell’s ‘extremely left’ response to public safety
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell made a comment that caught national attention in the latest mayoral debate.11 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Seattle mayor claims 70% of city’s homeless come from outside Seattle
During a mayoral debate, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell stated that roughly 70% of the homeless population in Seattle did not originate from the region.11 months ago
Associated Press
Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers in shutdown
Trump's administration warned on Tuesday of no guaranteed back pay for federal workers.11 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to WA’s Climate Commitment Act
The U.S. Supreme Court will not hear a challenge to Washington's Climate Commitment Act (CCA).11 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Suspect accused of vandalizing WA State Capitol, damaging artifacts has been released
A suspect broke into the Washington State Capitol Building Sunday night and damaged several facilities and historical artifacts, the governor confirmed.11 months ago
CHRISTOPHER WEBER and JACK BROOK, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from sending National Guard troops to Oregon
A federal judge late Sunday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying any National Guard units to Oregon at all.11 months ago
Associated Press
Hamas says it accepts some elements of Gaza peace plan after Trump issues ultimatum
Hamas said Friday that it has accepted some elements of President Trump's plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip.11 months ago
