Frank Sumrall
Seattle mayor claims 70% of city’s homeless come from outside Seattle
During a mayoral debate, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell stated that roughly 70% of the homeless population in Seattle did not originate from the region.1 year ago
Associated Press
Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers in shutdown
Trump's administration warned on Tuesday of no guaranteed back pay for federal workers.1 year ago
Frank Sumrall
Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to WA’s Climate Commitment Act
The U.S. Supreme Court will not hear a challenge to Washington's Climate Commitment Act (CCA).1 year ago
Frank Sumrall
Suspect accused of vandalizing WA State Capitol, damaging artifacts has been released
A suspect broke into the Washington State Capitol Building Sunday night and damaged several facilities and historical artifacts, the governor confirmed.1 year ago
CHRISTOPHER WEBER and JACK BROOK, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from sending National Guard troops to Oregon
A federal judge late Sunday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying any National Guard units to Oregon at all.1 year ago
Associated Press
Hamas says it accepts some elements of Gaza peace plan after Trump issues ultimatum
Hamas said Friday that it has accepted some elements of President Trump's plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip.1 year ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Claudia Balducci v. Girmay Zahilay: 2025 King County Executive debate live on MyNorthwest
The two candidates for King County Executive are participating in a debate Friday night, airing live on KIRO Newsradio and MyNorthwest.1 year ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Harrell seeks second term as Wilson calls for change in latest Seattle mayoral debate
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and mayoral candidate Katie Wilson debated each other Thursday night over various Seattle-based topics with the general election just one month away.1 year ago
MyNorthwest Staff
John Curley: Government shutdown shows U.S. healthcare fails taxpayers
KIRO host John Curley placed blame of the government shutdown on the U.S. healthcare system.1 year ago
Julia Dallas
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell accuses opponent Katie Wilson of darkening photo
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has accused his opponent, Katie Wilson, of darkening a photo of him used to promote a debate watch party.1 year ago
Heather Bosch
Trump admin. cancels more than $1B in funding for WA energy projects
The Trump administration is canceling $1.1 billion of support for 11 energy and manufacturing projects in Washington State.1 year ago
Frank Sumrall
NCTC Director Joe Kent: U.S. must stay vigilant against Al-Qaeda threats
The U.S. National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) is putting the country on notice regarding potential attacks and infiltration by the pan-Islamist terrorist organization Al-Qaeda.1 year ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Bruce Harrell vs Katie Wilson: 2025 Seattle mayoral debate live on KIRO Newsradio
The next Seattle mayoral debate is Thursday night. Incumbent Bruce Harrell faces challenger Katie Wilson at the Cornish College of the Arts.1 year ago
Luke Duecy
Amid political bickering, local workers and businesses could suffer from U.S. government shutdown
During a government shut down, many others deemed "essential workers," will be forced to work without pay until the shutdown ends.1 year ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
KIRO Newsradio reporter says Portland ICE protests ‘not exactly what you see in the media’
KIRO Newsradio reporter Luke Duecy was at the scene of the Portland ICE protests and said the violence was less threatening than portrayed.1 year ago
Frank Sumrall
Kshama Sawant’s husband accused of assaulting 22-year-old staffer
Congressional candidate Kshama Sawant's husband is facing assault charges after allegedly shoving a young staffer for a Washington Congressman in August.1 year ago
LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK and STEPHEN GROVES, The Associated Press
Government shutdown begins as nation faces new period of uncertainty
Plunged into a government shutdown, the U.S. is confronting a fresh cycle of uncertainty after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to strike an agreement.1 year ago
Associated Press
Democrats vote down federal funding bill, putting government on path to shutdown
The U.S. government is on the brink of a government shutdown, with prospects looking bleak for a last-minute compromise in Congress.1 year ago
James Lynch
‘Stay out of Seattle’: Washington leaders brace for possible federal takeover in Seattle
Seattle's Mayor and Attorney General address concerns over a federal takeover similar to Portland's recent situation.1 year ago
Luke Duecy
Protesters persist at Portland ICE facility after federal troops deployed
Hundreds of people gathered outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building in Portland on Sunday and protested the Trump administration’s decision to deploy National Guard troops to Portland.1 year ago
Julia Dallas
Gov. Ferguson signs executive order creating immigration sub-cabinet
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson creates an immigration sub-cabinet to strengthen state policies supporting immigrant rights.1 year ago
Julia Dallas
WA congresswoman leads Democratic doctors’ push to probe Trump admin Tylenol claims
Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. leads a call for investigation into the Trump administration's acetaminophen statements.1 year ago
Trump says he’ll send troops to Portland, Oregon, to handle ‘domestic terrorists’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, to handle “domestic terrorists” as he expands his controversial deployments to more American cities.1 year ago
