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.12 months ago
Heather Bosch
Feds agree to release AmeriCorps funding
Federal government reverses decision, allocating $21M for AmeriCorps initiatives in Washington, boosting community service efforts.1 year ago
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.1 year ago
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.1 year ago
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.1 year ago
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.1 year ago
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.1 year ago
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.1 year ago
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.1 year ago
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.1 year ago
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.1 year ago
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 2026.1 year ago
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.1 year ago
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.1 year ago
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.1 year ago
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.1 year ago
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.1 year ago
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.1 year ago
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.1 year ago
Associated Press
Trump says no agreement on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine as Putin says there was an ‘understanding’
Trump claims no deal to end Ukraine war, despite Putin's assertion of an understanding after their recent meeting.1 year ago
Trump and Putin shake hands warmly in Alaska to kick off their summit on the war in Ukraine
President Trump and Putin greet each other warmly, setting a positive tone for their summit on the Ukraine conflict in Alaska.1 year ago
Associated Press
Putin praises Trump’s efforts to end Ukraine war ahead of Friday summit in Alaska
Putin praises Trump's initiatives to end the Ukraine war ahead of their pivotal summit in Alaska this Friday.1 year ago
Jason Sutich
WA AG’s Office: Judge blocks use of Medicaid data for immigration enforcement
Deportation officials now access personal data of millions of Medicaid enrollees amid immigration crackdown under the Trump Administration.1 year ago
