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MyNorthwest Staff

Renton council member Carmen Rivera accused of bullying, harassing city staff for years

Renton City Councilmember Carmen Rivera is facing allegations of berating and verbally harassing colleagues. She denies the claims.
1 year ago
AG Brown medicaid trump suit...
KIRO Newsradio Staff with Wire Reports

Washington’s AG calls 10-year ban on US states regulating AI ‘dangerous’

Washington's AG warns a decade-long AI ban on states is dangerous for regulation and oversight in the tech industry.
1 year ago
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Jonah Oaklief

Bipartisan bill promises college access for low-income students

Senate Bill 5543 aims to lower college costs and eliminate barriers for low-income students, expanding educational opportunities.
1 year ago
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KIRO Newsradio Staff with Wire Reports

AG Brown defends birthright citizenship as Supreme Court weighs order, nationwide injunctions

AG Brown argues for birthright citizenship as Supreme Court reviews Trump's order and nationwide injunctions.
1 year ago
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KIRO Newsradio Staff with Wire Reports

Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order to go before U.S. Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court hears Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship affecting children of undocumented parents.
1 year ago
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James Lynch

Washington joins 19 states in lawsuits over immigration funding threats

Washington AG Nick Brown files lawsuit over Trump’s threats to immigration funding,
1 year ago
Little Saigon (Photo: Tonya Woo)...
Tonya Woo, SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR TO MYNORTHWEST

Tonya Woo: It’s time for Seattle to invest in Little Saigon’s future

Former Seattle City Councilmember Tonya Woo is on a mission to revitalize Little Saigon.
1 year ago
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Frank Sumrall

Former T-Mobile Exec joins diverse field of Seattle mayor candidates

Joe Mallahan, a former T-Mobile executive, is taking a second swing at running for Seattle mayor.
1 year ago
Speed-limiting bill signed Monday in Olympia....
Frank Lenzi

Ferguson signs bill to crack down on speeding drivers

Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1596 into law Monday, aiming to crack down on speeding drivers. The new legislation will require speed-limiting devices in vehicles of individuals convicted of dangerous driving.
1 year ago
Longtime Southeast Seattle community leader Bishop Ray Rogers announced his candidacy for Seattle C...
MyNorthwest Staff

Local bishop launches bold candidacy for Seattle City Council

Longtime Southeast Seattle community leader Bishop Ray Rogers has officially announced his candidacy for Seattle City Council Position 8.
1 year ago
blood type ID WA...
Frank Sumrall

WA drivers can soon add blood type to IDs under new law

An act that allows people to voluntarily have their blood type placed on their driver's license or identification card has officially been signed into law by Governor Bob Ferguson.
1 year ago
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown and Cowlitz Tribal Chairman Bill Iyall speak at a press conf...
KIRO Newsradio staff

Washington sues Trump Administration over environmental protection rules

Washington challenges Trump's executive orders on environmental protection, aiming to uphold crucial regulations for a sustainable future.
1 year ago
Jeanine Pirro...

Trump says he is naming Fox News host and former judge Jeanine Pirro as top federal prosecutor in DC

President Trump names Jeanine Pirro, former prosecutor, as top federal prosecutor in Washington, D.C., amid significant legal challenges.
1 year ago
Southwest washington farming crisis...
Heather Bosch

‘What are we doing?’ Congresswoman sounds alarm on southwest Washington farming crisis

Washington Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is sounding the alarm that farmers in her southwest Washington district are struggling.
1 year ago
EV fund...
Jonah Oaklief

Washington sues Trump admin. over ‘illegal’ $5B EV fund halt, slams move as ‘cash grab’

AG Nick Brown co-leads a lawsuit against the Trump administration for unlawful termination, advocating for justice and accountability.
1 year ago
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Jonah Oaklief

Washington cements ‘high-capacity’ magazine ban in landmark ruling

The Washington Supreme Court has upheld the state's ban on high-capacity magazines, reversing a lower court's previous decision.
1 year ago
Trump announcement...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

Jake and Spike dive deep—literally—into theories behind Trump’s ‘earth-shattering’ announcement

Jake and Spike Explore dive deep into the theories and reactions surrounding Trump's announcement.
1 year ago
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Frank Sumrall

‘Meaningful progress’: Gov. Ferguson signs landmark bill to cap rent increases in Washington

Governor Bob Ferguson is expected to sign a bill Wednesday that would set limits on rent increases—one of the first in the country if passed.
1 year ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Riley Gaines UW speech against trans athletes met with protestors, harassment

Protestors flooded UW once more, denouncing Riley Gaines and her speech, dubbed "The Fight is Far From Over."
1 year ago
Jonah Oaklief

Central Valley School Board files additional Title IX amid trans student probe

Central Valley School Board takes action with new Title IX complaint amid ongoing investigation into trans student policies.
1 year ago
Wind turbines stretch across the horizon. (File photo: Charlie Riedel, AP)...
MyNorthwest Staff

‘Kneecapping the cleanest resources in the country’: WA sues Trump over wind energy freeze

Washington State files lawsuit against Trump's decision to halt wind energy projects, impacting clean energy development nationwide.
1 year ago
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Frank Sumrall

Spokane overhauls homeless strategy after camping ban struck down by state Supreme Court

The City of Spokane is overhauling its strategy regarding its homeless population after the Washington State Supreme Court struck down the city’s camping ban last month.
1 year ago
King County lawsuit Trump...
Frank Lenzi

King County among local governments suing Trump administration

King County is one of eight local governments suing the Trump administration over issues affecting communities.
1 year ago
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ZEKE MILLER, AAMER MADHANI, SEUNG MIN KIM, The Associated Press

Trump national security adviser Waltz is out in a major staff shake-up after his Signal chat blunder

White House national security adviser Mike Waltz is leaving the administration just weeks after it was revealed he added a journalist to a Signal chat being used to discuss military plans.
1 year ago