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Heather Bosch

AG Nick Brown joins lawsuit, says you shouldn’t be deported just for seeing a doctor

AG Nick Brown opposes using health data for deportation, advocating for patient privacy in Washington's multi-state lawsuit.
1 year ago
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Associated Press

Senate passes Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ tax bill as Vance breaks 50-50 tie

Senate Republicans hauled President Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage Tuesday on the narrowest of votes, pushing past opposition from Democrats and their own GOP ranks after a turbulent overnight session.
1 year ago
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Mark Sherman, The Associated Press

Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions, but fate of Trump birthright citizenship order unclear

The Supreme Court ruled that judges lack the authority to grant nationwide injunctions, but the fate of restrictions on birthright citizenship remains unclear.
1 year ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle mayoral candidate launches website targeting Harrell’s response to sexual assault claims

A new website, appearing to be launched by Joe Mallahan, focuses on issues concerning Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell.
1 year ago
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Julia Dallas

Proposal to sell public land, including 5M acres in WA, removed from ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

A plan to sell millions of acres of public land in the western U.S., including public land in Washington is no longer being considered.
1 year ago
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Gwen Baumgardner

‘There are aspects of our job we have to do’: ICE Seattle director breaks silence on protests

The ICE Seattle director discusses the impact of recent protests on operations and the agency's ongoing responsibilities.
1 year ago
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Frank Sumrall

‘We have a lot of work to do, and I’m up for it’: Seattle Mayor Harrell cites experience, city’s growth in bid for reelection

It's not lost on Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell that the city still has a lot of work ahead of it in order to achieve its major goals.
1 year ago
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Frank Lenzi

‘Disappointing’: Washington revenue forecast shows $720 million shortfall

Washington state is projected to face a $720 million budget shortfall over the next four years, according to the latest quarterly revenue forecast released Tuesday.
1 year ago
Seattle's education levy...
Heather Bosch

Seattle residents to vote on billion-dollar education levy

Seattle's $1.3 billion education levy is set for the 2025 ballot, impacting local schools and funding priorities.
1 year ago
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Associated Press

Trump announces ceasefire between Iran and Israel after Iran’s missile attack on US base in Qatar

President Trump announces a total ceasefire following Iran's missile strike on a US base in Qatar, easing regional tensions.
1 year ago
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Frank Sumrall

DOJ challenges WA clergy reporting law, citing First Amendment violation

The Justice Department is filing legal action against the State of Washington over its new law, Senate Bill 5375, which requires members of the clergy to report known child abuse, even if it’s revealed during confession.
1 year ago
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Associated Press

Iran says it launched attack on US forces at Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base

Iran launched a missile attack Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites.
1 year ago
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Frank Sumrall

Trump addresses nation after bombing ‘the bullies of the Middle East’; KIRO, KTTH react

Reactions from U.S. and Washington politicians and KIRO and KTTH hosts after Trump that the U.S. military struck three sites in Iran.
1 year ago
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AAMER MADHANI, DAVID RISING, and SAM MEDNICK, The Associated Press

US has struck three Iranian nuclear sites, Trump says, joining Israeli air campaign

President Donald Trump said Saturday that the U.S. military struck three sites in Iran, directly joining Israel’s effort to decapitate the country’s nuclear program.
1 year ago
Seattle Mayoral Candidate Thaddeus Whelan (Photo: KIRO Newsradio)...
Seattle's Morning News

‘First step is addressing housing costs’: Army veteran seeks Seattle mayoral seat to push for more progressive change

Seattle's mayoral race is in full swing, with candidates campaigning as much as possible before the August primary election.
1 year ago
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Heather Bosch

Lawsuit claims Washington farm replaced local employees with foreign workers

Washington state's AG alleges a local farm replaced employees with foreign labor.
1 year ago
King County Assessor John Wilson...
MyNorthwest Staff

Accused of harassing fiancée, King County Assessor calls resignation push ‘well-orchestrated’ collusion

King County Assessor John Wilson is pushing back against a temporary restraining order (TRO) filed against him by his former fiancée, Lee Keller.
1 year ago
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Samantha Lomibao, KIRO 7 News

Seattle community rallies against fighting in Iran

On Wednesday, there was a big message of peace from people in Seattle’s Capitol Hill protesting missile strikes that have taken the lives of hundreds of people.
1 year ago
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Julia Dallas

‘A new low point for county politics’: King County Assessor continues to fight restraining order

King County Assessor John Wilson battles a restraining order from his former fiancée amid ongoing legal challenges.
1 year ago
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Gwen Baumgardner

Local leaders push back after Supreme Court upholds Tennessee gender-affirming care ban

Supreme Court backs Tennessee's gender-affirming care ban, prompting swift reactions from Washington lawmakers.
1 year ago
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Frank Sumrall

‘Less is more’: Chief Barnes praises Seattle Police ushering peaceful ‘No Kings’ protest

When approximately 70,000 people took to the streets of Seattle to participate in a "No Kings" rally against the Trump administration, the Seattle Police Department had a tall task in making sure everything went smoothly and peacefully.
1 year ago
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Frank Sumrall

No arrests after clash between protesters and police escalated in Tukwila Saturday

No arrests were made after a demonstration in front of the Department of Homeland Security field office escalated into a clash between police and protesters, the Tukwila Police Department confirmed.
1 year ago
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Frank Sumrall

‘Incredibly hateful and dehumanizing’: WA rep warns of rising political violence after Minnesota assassination

Washington Congressman Adam Smith spoke about rising political violence after a man fatally shot a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband.
1 year ago
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AAMER MADHANI, The Associated Press

Trump directs ICE to expand deportations in Democratic-run cities, undeterred by protests

President Donald Trump on Sunday directed federal immigration officials to prioritize deportations from Democratic-run cities, a move that comes after large protests erupted in Los Angeles and other major cities against the Trump administration’s immigration policies.
1 year ago