KIRO Newsradio staff
It’s primary election day — here’s what you need to know
Primary election results will be released on August 5.1 year ago
Why dozens of Democrats left Texas and how Republicans want to punish them
Dozens of Democratic state lawmakers in Texas have scattered to points across the country.1 year ago
Heather Bosch
WA businesses: Americans will end up paying for tariffs
Washington businesses are feeling the impact from sweeping tariff's put in place by President Donald Trump.1 year ago
John Curley Show
‘A big fat lie’: Burien council member slams DESC-run facility over lack of treatment
A Burien City Council member voiced her frustrations with a DESC-run shelter over a lack of treatment.1 year ago
Luke Duecy and Frank Lenzi
Local ports watching tariff trade deals closely
Local ports watching closely now that tariff trade deal deadline arrives1 year ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Harrell defends record on crime, homelessness as mayoral election nears
Incumbent Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell joined "The Gee and Ursula Show" to address the key issues of homelessness and crime.1 year ago
John Curley Show
‘Throwing money at the right problem’: Seattle council president defends tax-funded treatment bill
Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson explained her addiction treatment bill on "The John Curley Show."1 year ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle to sue Trump administration over threat to federal funding
Seattle to sue Trump administration over threat to federal funding1 year ago
Jason Sutich
Joe Kent confirmed as director of National Counterterrorism Center
Former Washington congressional candidate Joe Kent was confirmed as director of the National Counterterrorism Center on Wednesday.1 year ago
Gwen Baumgardner
WA congresswoman pushes back against National Institutes of Health cuts
A Washington congresswoman is pushing back on the Trump adminstration's National Institutes of Health (NIH) cuts.1 year ago
Frank Lenzi
Ahead of next week’s primary election, voter turnout is low in King County
Washington's primary election is Tuesday, August 5. So far, voter turnout is low in King County.1 year ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington joins 21-state SNAP data lawsuit against USDA
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown has joined 20 other states in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture.1 year ago
Julia Dallas
Seattle mayoral candidate Katie Wilson tops Harrell in poll, pushes housing to solve homelessness
Seattle mayoral candidate Katie Wilson prioritizes housing to combat homelessness, gaining momentum in the upcoming election.1 year ago
Julia Dallas
Addiction treatment could get $40M boost from Seattle public safety tax
Seattle's Pathways to Recovery plan gains support for funding addiction treatment through public safety tax initiatives.1 year ago
Jason Rantz Show
House Judiciary Chairman backs VP’s claim that Microsoft is prioritizing overseas hires amid layoffs
House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan supports JD Vance's concerns about Microsoft firing for foreign workers.1 year ago
Heather Bosch
Trump treating tariffs like ‘reality TV show,’ Sen. Patty Murray says
Sen. Patty Murray responds to Trump's 35% tariff plan on Canadian goods, highlighting its impact on trade and the economy.1 year ago
James Lynch
King County’s new public safety tax puts county among highest taxed in WA
King County Council passes new public safety tax, raising concerns over tax burden while aiming to improve criminal justice funding.1 year ago
Jason Sutich
WA senator presses Trump for modernized weather strategy during CNN appearance
Senator Cantwell proposes a five-point strategy to enhance the U.S. response to weather challenges in a letter to President Trump.1 year ago
Julia Dallas
WA rent cap for 2026 announced under Gov. Ferguson’s landmark bill
Discover the new rent cap for 2026 as announced by Washington State's Department of Commerce under a landmark bill.1 year ago
Frank Sumrall
Federal judge blocks WA law requiring clergy members to report confessions
A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction blocking Washington Senate Bill 5375, which requires members of the clergy to report known child abuse, even if it’s revealed during Confession, from being enforced.1 year ago
Luke Duecy
Sheriff Swank downplays own DUI arrest as top commander faces vehicular assault charge
KIRO Newsradio uncovered court records that showed Pierce County Sheriff, Keith Swank, who hired Dickerson to be a part of command staff as head of criminal investigations, was also arrested for DUI 18 years ago.1 year ago
James Lynch
King County re-affirms status as sanctuary county
King County Council supports immigrants and refugees, reaffirming its sanctuary county status to foster inclusivity and safety.1 year ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Seattle judge rules U.S. must allow entry for refugees previously approved before travel ban
A federal judge in Seattle ruled that the U.S. must allow refugees blocked by the travel ban to enter.1 year ago
