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FEMA (1) immigration funding...
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,
2 years 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.
2 years ago
seattle mayor mallahan...
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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years ago
high-capacity magazine washington...
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.
2 years 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.
2 years ago
ferguson rent increase rent cap...
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.
2 years ago
protestors riley gaines rally...
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."
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years ago
homeless tent - supreme court spokane...
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.
2 years 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.
2 years ago
waltz...
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.
2 years ago
Jackson Meyer

Washington State’s crucial for the GOP, says RNC Chairman Michael Whatley

RNC Chairman Michael Whatley highlights Washington's importance in GOP dynamics and the balance of power.
2 years ago
tren de aragua king county...
Frank Sumrall

Tren de Aragua torture case in King County highlighted by Trump during rally

President Donald Trump put King County and the Tren de Aragua torture case in the spotlight during a rally in Michigan celebrating his first 100 days in office.
2 years ago
Tesla...
MyNorthwest Staff

Washington legislature passes EV credit tax targeting Tesla

Substitute House Bill 2077 moves forward with the Washington State Legislature, targeting Teslas with a tax.
2 years ago
AmeriCorps...
Frank Lenzi

Washington AG fights Trump’s dismantling of AmeriCorps

Attorney General Nick Brown challenges Trump's order dismantling AmeriCorps, aiming to protect community service programs.
2 years ago
sanctuary states cities trump...
Frank Sumrall

WA in Trump’s crosshairs as administration compiles list of sanctuary states, cities

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday that intends to crack down on "sanctuary states and cities."
2 years ago