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Border Patrol - Thurston County bear gulch fire...
Heather Bosch

Proposal would restrict immigration agents’ access to firefighters

A proposal introduced by Thurston County Commissioner Wayne Fournier would restrict immigration agents access to firefighters.
11 months ago
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Frank Sumrall

Seattle Police consent decree ends after 13 years of federal oversight

The Seattle Police Department's (SPD) federal consent decree is set to end after 13 years.
11 months ago
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Frank Sumrall

West Coast Health Alliance: West Coast states push back against ‘politicized’ CDC

Washington, Oregon, and California have launched a groundbreaking West Coast Health Alliance to counter what leaders call federal mismanagement of public health.
11 months ago
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James Lynch

Mayor aims to tackle soaring light rail costs for Ballard, West Seattle

Discover how the mayor tackles soaring light rail expenses for Ballard and West Seattle, impacting future transit expansion.
11 months ago
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Associated Press

Trump announces Space Command is moving from Colorado to Alabama

President Trump announces the relocation of U.S. Space Command to Alabama, reversing Biden's previous decision.
11 months ago
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KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

New sales tax targeting business services looms over WA

Starting Oct. 1, some Washington businesses will have to charge new sales taxes for specific services.
11 months ago
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Heather Bosch

Feds agree to release AmeriCorps funding

Federal government reverses decision, allocating $21M for AmeriCorps initiatives in Washington, boosting community service efforts.
11 months ago
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James Lynch

Seattle council president responds to Lake City residents’ outcry over crime

Seattle City Council President meets Lake City residents to discuss growing crime issues affecting the community and local businesses.
11 months ago
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Julia Dallas

77,000 acres of Washington forests to be conserved

State Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove signs order to protect 77,000 acres of vital Washington forests.
11 months ago
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Frank Sumrall

Seattle secures record $15M settlement with Uber Eats over worker pay violations

Seattle's Office of Labor Standards reached a record-breaking $15 million settlement with Uber Eats after the city alleged the food delivery service violated multiple worker protection laws.
11 months ago
Election workers recount ballots from the recent Pennsylvania Senate race at the Allegheny County E...

Court orders Pennsylvania to stop throwing out mail ballots over the handwritten date

A federal appeals court on Tuesday ruled that it is unconstitutional for the presidential battleground state of Pennsylvania to throw out mail-in ballots simply because the voter didn't write an accurate date on the return envelope.
11 months ago
commercial driver English rules DOT WA...
Frank Sumrall

DOT warns WA could lose millions over commercial driver English rules

The U.S. Department of Transportation is warning Washington and two other states they’ll lose federal funding unless they comply with English Language Proficiency rules for commercial drivers.
11 months ago
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Frank Sumrall

Fired WSU teaching assistant sentenced to jail for assaulting student over Trump hat

The now-fired Washington State University (WSU) teaching assistant has been sentenced for assaulting another student during a political dispute.
11 months ago
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Associated Press

Canada will match US tariff exemptions under USMCA trade pact, Prime Minister Carney says

Canada is dropping retaliatory tariffs to match U.S. tariff exemptions for goods covered under the United States-Mexico-Canada trade pact.
11 months ago
Sanctuary city Seattle Tom Homan...
Jason Sutich

Border czar Tom Homan makes quiet visit to Seattle amid sanctuary city dispute

Tom Homan met with ICE and Customs officials in Seattle, discussing enhanced border security and immigration policies.
11 months ago
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Supreme Court lets Trump administration cut $783 million of research funding in anti-DEI push

The Trump administration's move to cut $783 million in research funding highlights its anti-DEI stance and impacts federal initiatives.
11 months ago
Pierce County world cup...
James Lynch

Pierce County leaders prep for 750K visitors during 2026 World Cup

As the World Cup approaches, Pierce County gears up for an influx of 750,000 visitors in June 2026.
12 months ago
Fred Meyer Everett free transit...
Frank Lenzi

King County Executive candidate to unveil plan to fight retail theft amid Fred Meyer closures

Claudia Balducci addresses retail theft amid Fred Meyer closures, presenting her strategy at a Kent store news conference.
12 months ago
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John Curley Show

John Curley sheds light on Katie Wilson endorsement for Seattle mayor, sees ‘redefinition of socialism’

John Curley officially backs Katie Wilson for Seattle mayor, highlighting her vision and leadership for the city.
12 months ago
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Heather Bosch

New US policy: Want a green card? Watch what you say

Authorities with USCIS are increasing their scrutiny on foreigners who want to live and work in the U.S. in a way that critics say could have a chilling effect on free speech.
12 months ago
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Frank Lenzi

‘Comply or you’re next’: U.S. Attorney General threatens to send National Guard to Seattle

Gov. Ferguson responds to AG Bondi's claims on immigration enforcement and sanctuary policies in Washington.
12 months ago
vote-by-mail...
Heather Bosch

Trump says he’ll eliminate vote-by-mail. Washington’s U.S. senators say not so fast.

Washington’s U.S. senators respond to Trump’s plan to eliminate voting by mail, emphasizing the importance of accessible elections.
12 months ago
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MyNorthwest Staff with Wire Reports

Trump urges direct talks between Putin and Zelenskyy, says war can reach endgame within weeks

President Trump advocates for ceasefire discussions between Putin and Zelenskyy during talks with European leaders.
12 months ago
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Julia Dallas

Trump moves to end voting by mail with executive order

President Trump plans to end mail-in ballots, as reported by Reuters, raising concerns about voting accessibility and security.
12 months ago