Matt Markovich
Washington House committee advances controversial firearm bills amid heated debate
These proposals address firearm purchase permits, ammunition sales restrictions and measures to curb firearm theft from vehicles.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Speed demons on a leash: Bill would require limiter device for reckless drivers
Washington is taking a bold step toward tackling reckless drivers and speeding with a new bill that could change how high-risk drivers get back on the road.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Little People of America slams Trump’s ‘horrific’ DEI remarks
President Donald Trump blaming DEI initiatives for the deadly mid-air collision sparked some controversy among Little People of America.2 years ago
MyNorthwest staff with wire reports
‘Trade means jobs:’ Trump tariffs on Canada and Mexico could hit close to home
The 25% tax that President Donald Trump plans to slap on imports from Canada and Mexico through tariffs could drive up the price of everything.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
New bill allows volunteer opportunities at schools for parents with criminal records
House Bill 1189 is working to give parents and guardians with criminal records a shot at helping out in schools.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Caught in the net: Washington lawmakers push to reduce penalties for online sting operations
Washington lawmakers are considering a controversial new bill that could change the way the state treats people caught in internet sting operations.2 years ago
MyNorthwest staff with wire reports
Gee Scott slams Trump’s plane crash comments: ‘This is what 60% of the country voted for’
President Donald Trump Thursday speculated Democrats and diversity initiatives shared blame for the deaths of 67 after the Washington, D.C., midair collision.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Washington lawmakers push to keep ‘vehicular homes’ safe from tow yard
A new bill making its way through the Washington State Legislature aims to help people who live in their vehicles avoid losing them to impoundment.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Lawmakers push to make clergy mandatory reporters — Will this attempt finally succeed?
Washington lawmakers are once again tackling the sensitive issue of mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect by clergy members.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Protest, but play nice: Washington weighs new rules on student aid, campus demos
If you're a college student in Washington and love a good protest, listen up — your taxpayer funded financial aid could be on the line, but not as much before.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Could cow burps and farts be taxed under the Climate Commitment Act?
House Bill 1630 mandates that dairy farms and feedlots report their annual methane emissions -- largely coming from cow burps and farts -- to the state.2 years ago
Associated Press
At signing of Laken Riley Act, Trump says he plans to send migrants in US illegally to Guantanamo
President Donald Trump said he is directing the opening of a detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to hold up to 30,000 migrants in the U.S. illegally.2 years ago
James Lynch
Exclusive: Interim Chief Sue Rahr says SPD workforce felt ‘betrayed,’ desperate for leadership
Ahead of her departure as Seattle's Interim Police Chief, Sue Rahr spoke at length to KIRO Newsradio about a series of topics.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Ranking the future: WA lawmakers eye overhaul of local elections with ranked choice voting
House Bill 1448 is looking to shake things up by introducing ranked choice voting to local elections. Lawmakers have brought it back, hoping the second time is the charm.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Washington aims to curb drunk driving with bold civil protection orders
If passed, the Washington bill would create an entirely new kind of legal tool: the Impaired Driving Protection Order (IDPO).2 years ago
Steve Coogan
Tacoma Police Department Chief Avery Moore resigns
Tacoma Police Chief Avery Moore resigned from his position, a statement from the city confirms.2 years ago
Will Weissert and Haleluya Hadero, The Associated Press
Trump says Microsoft is one of the companies eyeing TikTok
President Donald Trump said Monday evening that Microsoft is among the U.S. companies looking to take control of TikTok.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Racing into trouble: New Washington bill targets chronic speeders
Lawmakers are championing a Washington bill that seeks to clamp down on chronic speeders.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Some Washington lawmakers push for campus abortion access during bill’s first hearing
Washington Democratic lawmakers are proposing taxpayer-funded colleges and universities provide abortion access.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Child sex dolls may soon be banned in Washington
A bipartisan effort to ban child sex dolls in Washington had its first hearing on Monday in the state Legislature.2 years ago
Luke Duecy
Ferguson signs executive order to support children if parents arrested by ICE
Ferguson signed an executive order that creates a rapid response team to support children and their families if mom or dad are arrested by ICE.2 years ago
Sam Campbell
Mark Solomon appointed to take the Seattle City Council’s vacant seat
Mark Solomon, a career crime prevention coordinator with the Seattle Police Department, has been appointed to take the vacant Seattle City Council seat.2 years ago
James Lynch and Steve Coogan
Internal memo: Interim SPD chief Sue Rahr to vacate office Wednesday
The Seattle Police Department’s Interim Chief Sue Rahr will vacate her office Wednesday to make way for new department Chief Shon Barnes, according to memo emailed to the department Monday. Rahr’s memo, which was obtained by KIRO Newsradio, states she is “clearing out the ‘Chief’s Office'” Wednesday. From there, “Chief Barnes will be moving into […]2 years ago
