Associated Press
Trump changes course, delays tariffs on most imports from Mexico until April
President Donald Trump will “likely” suspend the 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico for most products and services for a month, broadening an exemption that was granted on Wednesday only to autos.1 year ago
MyNorthwest Staff
WA lawmakers help House censure Texas Rep. Al Green for Trump address outburst
Republican Washington Rep. Dan Newhouse introduced a censure against Democrat Texas Rep. Al Green for disrupting President Donald Trump during his address.1 year ago
Jason Rantz Show
Seattle mayoral candidate ditches liberalism to challenge Harrell as a Republican
Capitol Hill entrepreneur and community figure Rachael Savage announced her candidacy for Seattle mayor in February, joining the growing list of challengers to incumbent Bruce Harrell.1 year ago
Matt Markovich
Washington bill could allow juvenile killers to seek early release from prison
A new bill making its way through the Washington State Senate is drawing attention for its controversial provision that could allow individuals convicted of no more than three murders before the age of 18 to petition for early release from prison.1 year ago
Matt Markovich
Speed now, study later? Washington democrats push to swap license suspensions for driving courses
Democratic lawmakers in Washington are continuing their trend of easing penalties for repeat traffic offenders. This time, they are allowing drivers with multiple moving violations, like speeding, to take a safe driving course instead of serving a full 60-day license suspension. The final vote in the House also underscores another partisan divide over bills that […]1 year ago
MyNorthwest Staff with Wire Reports
Former WA attorney general: Supreme Court ruling may pose greater challenges for Trump administration
A sharply divided Supreme Court on Wednesday reinstated a lower-court order for the Trump administration to release frozen foreign aid, but it was not clear how quickly money would start flowing.1 year ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington joins lawsuit to help roughly 1,000 local federal workers from mass firings by Trump
The Washington State Attorney General’s Office has joined a lawsuit against the U.S. Office of Personnel Management and other federal agencies over the Trump administration’s firing of federal employees.1 year ago
Frank Lenzi
Are hiking, camping and fishing trips about to get more expensive in Washington?
It may soon become more expensive to visit Washington state parks. Senate Bill 5390 would boost the cost of an annual Discover Pass from $30 to $45.1 year ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Washington lawmakers react to Trump’s congressional speech
President Trump's speech to Congress Tuesday night got the expected results, with high praise from Republicans and heavy criticism from Democrats, including Washington Senator Maria Cantwell.1 year ago
Matt Markovich
WA Democrats push bold gender-affirming care amendment as opposition rises over minors’ rights
Senate Joint Resolution 8204, if passed, would enshrine the right to gender-affirming care in the state’s constitution.1 year ago
Matt Markovich
Jumping the gun? Millionaire initiative backer moves to repeal law that doesn’t yet exist
In a move that has left many scratching their heads, Let’s Go Washington has launched an initiative to repeal a law that doesn’t even exist yet.1 year ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Mayor Harrell clarifies comments after appearing to praise ‘innovators’ surrounding Trump
Mayor Bruce Harrell's office reexamines his remarks about Musk during last week's speech, addressing public concerns and clarifications.1 year ago
Luke Duecy
Will Trump’s tariffs impact Washington’s economy? Homebuilders, farmers weigh in
How will President Donald Trump's tariffs impact Washington's economy?1 year ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Sen. Murray to skip Trump speech, as other lawmakers bring special guests
U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) will not attend President Donald Trump’s joint Congressional address, citing significant concerns over the administration's actions.1 year ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Republican Seattle City Attorney rebukes Trump’s sanctuary city policy, joins legal challenge
Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison joins nationwide coalition against Trump's sanctuary city policy, advocating for local autonomy.1 year ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington lawmaker demands DOJ audit of WA voter registration over election integrity concerns
Rep. Jim Walsh, (R-Aberdeen) wants a federal audit of Washington state's voter registration process.1 year ago
MyNorthwest Staff with Wire Reports
Hundreds of weather forecasters fired by DOGE: ‘It’s going to cripple’ the weather service
Major changes to national weather service is happening after hundreds of weather forecasters and other federal NOAA employees on probationary status were fired Thursday.1 year ago
Julia Dallas
$4B in cuts and furlough days? A look at Ferguson’s proposed bipartisan budget
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson is proposing to cut $4 billion in total spending, he announced in a budget proposal.1 year ago
MyNorthwest Staff
WA Republicans accuse Democrats of inflating budget deficit to justify more taxes
Some Republicans in the Washington state Legislature claimed that Democrats have exaggerated and inflated the state's projected operating budget shortfall to rationalize tax hikes.1 year ago
Frank Sumrall
Washington among 21 states fighting Trump’s transgender military ban
President Donald Trump's decision to bar transgender people from U.S. military service has met the wrath of attorneys general across 21 states -- including Washington.1 year ago
Matt Markovich
Washington Medicaid funding on the chopping block: Federal cuts could worsen state deficit
House Republicans in Congress passed a budget resolution Tuesday proposing drastic cuts to Medicaid funding.1 year ago
Julia Dallas
Newhouse pushes bills to protect land from the Chinese Communist Party
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse has reintroduced legislation to prevent the Chinese Communist Party from buying American farmland.1 year ago
Matt Markovich
Washington House Speaker lays out ‘devastating cuts’ in a possible ‘no-new-taxes’ budget
Washington State is grappling with a significant budget shortfall.1 year ago
