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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year ago
Associated Press
Trump announces Space Command is moving from Colorado to Alabama
President Trump announces the relocation of U.S. Space Command to Alabama, reversing Biden's previous decision.1 year ago
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.1 year 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
