Heather Bosch
Seattle Police: Witnesses reported ICE made arrests in North Seattle
The Seattle Police Department said witnesses reported seeing ICE agents arrest three men in north Seattle Wednesday.10 months ago
Charlie Harger
‘Trump’s goal is he wants the oil’: Adam Smith slams Trump’s foreign policy shift
Smith said Trump's moves to seize Venezuelan oil and threaten military force against Greenland represent a dangerous return to a time when powerful nations simply took what they want.10 months ago
Charlie Harger
Rep. Adam Smith calls on Congress to rein in ‘chaos’ of college football after UW QB transfer
Smith said Congress needs to step in and bring "some semblance of order" to college football after Demond Williams Jr. announced he's entering the NCAA transfer portal.10 months ago
TIM SULLIVAN AND GIOVANNA DELL’ORTO, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
ICE officer kills a Minneapolis driver in a deadly start to Trump’s latest immigration operation
An ICE officer shot and killed a Minneapolis driver on Wednesday during the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown on a major American city.10 months ago
CLAUDIA LAUER, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Minneapolis shooting by ICE agent brings debate over police force and moving vehicles back in focus
Responding to the fatal shooting in Minneapolis, when is a law enforcement officer justified in using lethal force against someone in a moving vehicle?10 months ago
Julia Dallas
‘What a time we’ve had’: Contentious Seattle Police Officers Guild president won’t seek reelection
The Seattle Police Officers Guild prepares for new leadership as its president steps down, impacting community-police relations.10 months ago
Julia Dallas
‘How sloppy our climate accounting is’: WA Policy Center uncovers massive error in CCA report
A 7.5-million-ton mistake uncovered in the CCA report by Washington State's Department of Commerce raises significant concerns.10 months ago
Luke Duecy
Mayor Wilson denies policy shift after drug enforcement memo fuels rumors
Newly elected City Attorney Erika Evans' memo stirs controversy over drug policy, challenging Seattle's approach to addiction.10 months ago
James Lynch
Joy Hollingsworth elected Seattle City Council president, vows transparency
Joy Hollingsworth earns unanimous vote as Seattle City Council president, marking a significant leadership milestone for the city.10 months ago
John Curley Show
‘The power of a rumor’: Katie Wilson clarifies there is no policy change on drug arrests
Mayor Katie Wilson addresses backlash over no policy change on drug arrests amidst concerns over public drug use.10 months ago
Luke Duecy
‘I’ll announce a policy change’: Seattle mayor responds to backlash over apparent policy to not arrest drug users
Mayor Katie Wilson responds to criticism from police and community groups regarding her administration's stance on drug arrests.10 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Small group protests WA state taxes outside capitol in Olympia
A small gathering protested state taxes over the weekend outside the state Capitol building in Olympia.10 months ago
Linzi Sheldon, KIRO 7 News
Seattle Public Schools’ new superintendent talks safety, attendance, budget issues
As the newest superintendent of Seattle Public Schools, Ben Shuldiner is outlining his priorities and how he’ll measure success in the first year.10 months ago
Associated Press
Maduro arrives at US courthouse to face drug trafficking charges
Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to make his first appearance Monday in an American courtroom on the narco-terrorism charges.10 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Seattle is ending arrests for public drug use as Katie Wilson takes over
An internal SPD email is instructing officers to stop making arrests for public drug use and possession. Instead, officers will refer people to the LEAD pre-arrest diversion program.10 months ago
Julia Dallas
Washington to receive $181 million in federal rural health care funding
Washington’s rural health care funding will enhance services and access for underserved communities across the state.10 months ago
Charlie Harger
‘My mom thought she would die without seeing this day’: Venezuelan exile in Seattle reacts to Maduro capture
U.S. forces had entered Venezuela. Explosions lit up Caracas. And Nicolás Maduro, the man who had ruled Venezuela for more than a decade, was being extracted.10 months ago
Charlie Harger
Trump captures Maduro in Venezuela raid: WA lawmakers comments range from ‘unconstitutional’ to ‘bold leadership’
Washington's congressional delegation is sharply divided over President Donald Trump's military operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.10 months ago
REGINA GARCIA CANO AND KONSTANTIN TOROPIN, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
US strikes Venezuela and says its leader has been captured and flown out of the country
The US captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and flew him out of the country in an extraordinary nighttime operation.10 months ago
John Curley Show
‘Illegal and a dumb idea’: WA Rep. Jim Walsh blasts Democrats’ proposed millionaire tax
WA Rep. Jim Walsh discusses the unconstitutional millionaire tax proposal on KIRO Newsradio, voicing concerns for taxpayers.10 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington’s new laws for 2026: Minimum wage hike, nicotine tax, more worker protections
Washington ringing in a new year also means new laws will be implemented beginning Jan. 1. Read to see the state's most significant changes.10 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Katie Wilson sworn in as Seattle mayor during public City Hall ceremony
Seattle mayor-elect Katie Wilson will officially be sworn in at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 2, during a public ceremony at City Hall.10 months ago
Jillian Raftery
New Mercer Island police chief brings decades of experience, anti-bullying expertise
The new permanent chief brings anti-bullying expertise and decades of experience to Mercer Island's police department.10 months ago
