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Mayor Bruce Harrell’s office is clarifying some of his comments made during last week's "State of...

MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell’s chief of staff resigns amid tight race with Wilson

The resignation of Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's chief of staff marks a change in local leadership.

1 year ago

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John Curley Show

Former King County prosecutor says new rule gives judges too much power to dismiss cases

A former King County prosecutor warns that Criminal Rule 8.3 grants excessive power to judges in case dismissals.

1 year ago

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John Curley Show

‘I hope she gets in’: John Curley endorses Katie Wilson for Seattle mayor, calls it a socialist ‘experiment’

Reading the tea leaves regarding Seattle's political future, KIRO host John Curley used his show, "The John Curley Show," to officially endorse Seattle mayoral candidate Katie Wilson.

1 year ago

Gwen Baumgardner

Washington rep. questions Zelenskyy exclusion from US-Russia summit

Debate sparked over Zelenskyy's exclusion from crucial talks between Trump and Putin in US-Russia summit.

1 year ago

Julia Dallas

As Trump moves to deploy National Guard in D.C. — is Seattle next?

As President Donald Trump moves to deploy the National Guard in D.C., the question was posed: is Seattle next?

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

WA AG sues Trump administration for over $9M in climate change funding cuts

WA's Attorney General filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for withholding more than $9 million of funds.

1 year ago

Associated Press

Trump says he’s placing DC police under federal control and deploying National Guard

President Donald Trump said Monday he’s placing the Washington, D.C., police department under federal control and deploying the National Guard to make the nation’s capital safer.

1 year ago

John Curley Show

‘College freshman posing as political radicals’: WA rep. has no faith in next Seattle mayor

Washington Representative Jim Walsh slammed the two remaining Seattle mayoral candidates Katie Wilson and Bruce Harrell.

1 year ago

Seattle's Morning News

‘What can we do to reduce spending?’ Seattle council member weighs in on primary election, Seattle’s mounting budget woes

Based on initial primary election returns, Washington voters may be swinging the pendulum once again toward more progressive leadership and policies.

1 year ago

James Lynch

Katie Wilson leads incumbent Bruce Harrell in race for Seattle mayor

The Seattle mayor race is heating up between Katie Wilson and incumbent Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell.

1 year ago

Frank Sumrall

WA AG forces landlords to refund illegal rent hikes under new WA law

Attorney General Nick Brown cracked down on landlords who raised rent prices beyond what state law currently allows, entering into eight resolutions with landlords across the state.

1 year ago

KIRO Newsradio staff

Seattle still faces $150 million budget shortfall

Seattle is facing a $150 million budget shortfall even after deciding to tax large corporations more.

1 year ago

Frank Sumrall

Tightest primary races in King County, WA Legislature

King County residents voted to narrow down the races for King County executive and five positions on the County Council during the primary election. Additionally, nine state-level legislative seats were on the ballot.

1 year ago

Frank Sumrall

Seattle primary election results: Incumbents, including Mayor Harrell, stumble out of the gate

Results from the 2025 Washington state primary were being tallied and recorded Tuesday night as voters decided the races for Seattle mayor, Seattle city attorney, spots on the Seattle City Council, and the Seattle School Board.

1 year ago

Downtown Seattle. (Photo: Julia Dallas, MyNorthwest)...

MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle proposes new bills to cut red tape, revive vacant storefronts

To bring more life back into some of Seattle's vacant storefronts, leaders introduced two bills.

1 year ago

Jason Sutich

Seattle council members propose more than 100 changes to Harrell’s ‘One Seattle’ plan

Seattle City Council members have proposed more than 100 amendments on Monday to Mayor Bruce Harrell's One Seattle plan, according to The Seattle Times.