MyNorthwest Staff
Legislation capping rent increases makes its furthest progress yet in WA after passing in Senate
A bill that would cap rent increases passed in the Senate, but not before Democratic lawmakers amended it by raising the limit on rent increases to 10% plus inflation in a single year, an increase from the 7% cap the House approved last month.2 years ago
Frank Lenzi
Washington’s Joe Kent talks ‘Signal’ chat, Jan. 6 at first confirmation hearing
Joe Kent addresses key issues in confirmation hearing for National Counterterrorism Center, focusing on 'Signal' chat discussions.2 years ago
Jonah Oaklief
Washington lawmakers hope to deliver property tax relief with constitutional amendments
Lawmakers propose amendments in Washington to provide tax relief for Seattle, impacting residents' financial burdens.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Frustration grows as lawmakers feud over Washington’s property tax cap
Understand the growing frustration as Washington lawmakers debate property tax caps and their impact on residents.2 years ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Delaying Seattle World Cup games? State senator fears immigration policies could affect dates
Senator warns immigration policies may impact Seattle World Cup scheduling next year.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Washington Democrats ditch wealth tax, promise ‘tools’ instead—But what are they?
Discover the alternatives Washington Democrats propose after ditching the wealth tax meant to boost the state's budget.2 years ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Dozens enter Washington State Capitol, protesting budget cuts
Dozens protest budget cuts at the Washington State Capitol, demanding action from lawmakers on crucial funding issues.2 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff with Wire Reports
‘This is criminal’: Gee Scott slams Trump, stock market amid 90-day tariff pause
Gee Scott expresses outrage over the stock market and tariff pause, highlighting the criminal implications and impact on citizens.2 years ago
Lindsay Whitehurst, The Associated Press
Appeals court clears the way for the Trump administration to fire thousands of probationary workers
A federal appeals court cleared the way Wednesday for President Donald Trump’s administration to fire thousands of probationary workers, halting a judge’s order requiring them to be reinstated in a legal win for Trump’s effort to downsize the federal workforce.2 years ago
Luke Duecy
Swiping left or right on a dating app could soon cost money with new tax
Whether you swipe left or right as you're looking for the love of your life on your phone, one state lawmaker is introducing a new bill to tax online dating companies, and it would be up to those companies to decide whether to pass the tax onto customers.2 years ago
Frank Lenzi
Ethics complaint filed over Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards’ trip to Israel
Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards recently spent a week in Israel as part of a delegation of U.S. mayors.2 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Rep. Baumgartner asks Trump to safeguard Ukrainian refugees amid Homeland Security error
Rep. Michael Baumgartner calls on Trump to maintain protections for 240,000 Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Start a prison riot? Juveniles can’t be charged with igniting mass violence
Explore the new bill in Washington State easing prison riot charges for juveniles, highlighting implications for justice reform.2 years ago
Heather Bosch
Former WA Governor and U.S. ambassador to China: Trump’s tariffs ‘make absolutely no sense’ ahead of overnight rollout
Tariffs of 104% are set to roll out, provoking China's retaliation. Insights from the former U.S. ambassador to China.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
GOP leaders praise Governor Ferguson’s tax stance: ‘Finally, a Democrat who gets it’
GOP leaders express support for Governor Ferguson's tax stance, highlighting a rare alignment between party lines on economic issues.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
WA Senate praises bipartisanship after unanimously passing $7.3B capital budget
The Washington Senate unanimously passed a capital budget proposal for 2025-27, totalling $7.3 billion.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
Rep. Newhouse backs school board’s Title IX complaint over WA’s ‘unacceptable’ trans athlete policies
Rep. Newhouse backs Kennewick School Board's complaint on trans athletes after meeting with member Josh Miller.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Last minute Washington bills ban flavored tobacco and nicotine, add $2 cigarette hike
Washington lawmakers propose bills to ban flavored tobacco and impose a $2 tax increase on cigarettes. Discover the implications.2 years ago
Associated Press
Trump administration rolls back forest protections in bid to ramp up logging
President Donald Trump’s administration acted to roll back environmental safeguards around future logging projects.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Social media faces new tax as Washington targets youth mental health crisis
Starting in 2026, social media firms could help fund youth mental health care in Washington. Learn about this new initiative and its impact.2 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Ethics Complaint filed against State Sen. Emily Alvarado over rent cap bill conflict
Sen. Emily Alvarado faces ethics complaint for alleged conflict of interest in her dual roles as lawmaker and advocate.2 years ago
Luke Duecy
Attorney General Nick Brown co-leads lawsuit against president and NIH
Attorney General Nick Brown co-led a multistate lawsuit against the Trump administration Friday, accusing it of unlawfully interfering with funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).2 years ago
