Aaron Granillo
WA Secretary of State rejects DOJ request for voter registration data
Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs has declined a request from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) seeking access to the state’s voter registration database.11 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Pete Buttigieg endorses Bruce Harrell as Seattle mayoral race tightens
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell received a significant endorsement from Pete Buttigieg as the city's mayoral race intensifies.11 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Lynden School District tables its Charlie Kirk Day idea for now
After previously mulling over the idea of creating a day designated for Charlie Kirk, the Lynden School District decided to table its decision.11 months ago
JESSE BEDAYN, HANNAH SCHOENBAUM and JOHN SEEWER, The Associated Press
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect charged with aggravated murder
Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old Utah man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk, was charged on Tuesday with aggravated murder, a prosecutor announced.11 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Lynden School District considering creating Charlie Kirk Day to promote student debate
The Lynden School District is considering establishing Charlie Kirk Day to honor the slain conservative activist.11 months ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
House minority leader visits Bellevue, blasts ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries in Bellevue warns of health care cuts under Trump's proposed legislation.12 months ago
Seattle's Morning News
‘We’ve had serious public safety problems’: Seattle council president backs Seattle’s surveillance cameras
Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson discusses Seattle's new surveillance cameras aimed at improving public safety and deterring crime.12 months ago
Associated Press
Suspect in custody in connection with Charlie Kirk shooting is 22-year-old from Utah
The suspect in custody in connection with the assassination of Charlie Kirk is a 22-year-old from Utah, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press.12 months ago
Associated Press
FBI releases photos of a person of interest in Charlie Kirk’s assassination
The FBI released photos of a person of interest in the shooting of Charlie Kirk as investigators are appealing to the public for tips.12 months ago
Heather Bosch
U.S. Department of Justice wants your personal voting data
Washington's Secretary of State confirms the U.S. Department of Justice's request for personal data on all voters in the state.12 months ago
Julia Dallas
‘Disappointing’: John Curley says Katie Wilson endorsement allegations are ‘a big deal’
Seattle mayoral candidate Katie Wilson faces allegations that could jeopardize her campaign's success and public perception.12 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank under state investigation over controversial social media posts
The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission announced it is investigating Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank and his social media.12 months ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Political strategist kept on taxpayer-funded contract by Harrell in ‘strange’ arrangement
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell kept political strategist Christian Sinderman on a taxpayer-funded contract for three years after he was elected mayor, in a move The Seattle Times called "unusual and even unprecedented" after the outlet uncovered this agreement.12 months ago
Jason Sutich
Hawaii becomes 4th state in West Coast Health Alliance for science-based vaccine guidance
Hawaii has announced its plan to join the West Coast Health Alliance, approximately 24 hours after its inception, the Washington Governor's Office announced.12 months ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Homeland Security calls out Seattle mayor for defending ‘criminal illegal alien’ taken into custody
A veteran, married to a congressional candidate, was detained by ICE in Washington.12 months ago
Julia Dallas
Tariffs could eliminate over 30,000 Washington jobs by 2029, report says
A new report shows Washington faces over 30,000 jobs losses from tariffs.12 months ago
Jason Sutich
‘Nothing to celebrate’: Former King County prosecutor delivers reality check as SPD consent decree ends
The Department of Justice consent decree over the Seattle Police Department came to an end, and former King County prosecutor detailed what went wrong.12 months ago
Jason Sutich
Bruce Harrell and Katie Wilson face off tonight in first of 20 mayoral debates
The first mayoral debate between incumbent Bruce Harrell and challenger Katie Wilson begins tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Haller Lake Community Club in Seattle.12 months ago
KIRO Newsradio with Wire Reports
‘You’re a charlatan’: WA Senator confronts RFK Jr. over ‘perpetrating hoaxes,’ CDC chaos
Washington Senator Maria Cantwell raked Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over the coals when the controversial Health and Human Services secretary appeared on Capitol Hill to defend his policies.12 months ago
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.12 months ago
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.12 months ago
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.12 months ago
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.12 months ago