MyNorthwest Staff
King County Assessor John Wilson violated ethics code 4 times, ombuds report finds
Criminal charges against King County Assessor John Wilson have been dropped after his ex-fiancée declined to cooperate.2 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Katie Wilson says she’s not DSA. Fine. The DSA platform says ‘defund the police,’ and SPD’s hiring bonus just got defunded
"No WAY," I told myself. There's no way SPD, short hundreds of officers, working through a rough stretch on morale, and still a little tender from the whole "defund" era, would cut its one big recruiting tool: the hiring bonuses.2 months ago
Jillian Raftery
‘We are still reviewing’: National nonprofit’s support for Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson recall is short on details
A national nonprofit said it backs the recall of Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson. But key questions remain unanswered.2 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘I’m pretty angry’: Washington Secretary of State blasts federal voter fraud investigation
Department of Homeland Security agents are arriving in several states to investigate voter fraud, including Washington, starting Tuesday.2 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Departed Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes breaks silence in first radio interview since leaving SPD
A month after his resignation was requested, Shon Barnes joined "The Gee and Ursula Show" for his first radio interview since leaving the department.2 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Housing, the Bite of Seattle shooting, security cameras. Mayor Katie Wilson keeps finding new ways to postpone hard decisions
About 46,000 Seattle renter households spend more than half their income on housing. Half. Rent gets paid. Groceries get squeezed.2 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Thousands of Washington state employees to walk out Monday over stalled contract talks
Thousands of Washington state employees are expected to protest stalled contract negotiations with the state by walking out of work Monday.2 months ago
Frank Lenzi
King County buys Cedar River property for $14M, ending decade-long asphalt plant fight
King County has purchased the Cedar River property at the center of a nearly decade-long fight over a proposed asphalt plant, paying $14 million — $2.7 million below its appraised value — for land that could become a crown jewel of the county's park system.2 months ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
WA among 4 states being sued by Trump admin over tuition for immigrant students
Washington is among four states being sued by the Trump administration over in-state college tuition for immigrant students.2 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Tacoma lands $4.6M grant to hire 12 new police officers, with a catch
Tacoma is set to hire a dozen new police officers, three support staff, and a contract psychologist after landing a $4.6 million state grant.2 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘We received some new information’: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson recall petition withdrawn as couple pursues further charges
The Seattle couple that's behind a recall effort against Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has withdrawn their petition.2 months ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Olympia launching pilot program allowing people to live in their cars
The City of Olympia is launching a pilot program allowing people to live in RVs and other vehicles for up to six months with a permit.2 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Katie Wilson has ‘no plan now’ for public safety: Seattle Councilmember Kettle demands charter compliance from the mayor
Seattle City Council’s Public Safety Committee is demanding Mayor Katie Wilson provide a written explanation for why former Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes was asked to resign.2 months ago
Tyrah Majors, KIRO 7 News
One month after Bite of Seattle shooting, King County expands mobile crisis response efforts
One month after a deadly shooting at the Bite of Seattle, investigators are still working to identify a possible third shooter connected to the gunfire.2 months ago
Manda Factor
‘He’s absolutely spot on’: Former Republican AG backs Nick Brown’s fight to preserve mail-in voting
McKenna said the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to allow Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting to move forward could create chaos ahead of the November midterm elections.2 months ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Seattle mayor launches national search for new police chief
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has launched a national search for the next city police chief.2 months ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
‘Don’t freak out’: WA Secretary of State expects new injunction ‘very soon’ after Supreme Court mail-in voting ruling
Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs expects a new injunction to be filed "very soon" after the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on mail-in voting.2 months ago
Trump says he’s considering renaming Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’ as trade war escalates
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America” as the trade war between the United States and Canada intensifies.2 months ago
Aaron Granillo
Cheap imports, high stakes: WA ranchers sound alarm over 90-day beef deal
Trump's announcement that the U.S. will allow up to 300,000 tons of ground beef to be imported tariff-free for 90 days is drawing sharp criticism.2 months ago
Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on mail voting restrictions ahead of midterms
The Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration Monday in a case over President Donald Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting.2 months ago
Associated Press
US and Canada fall deeper into a trade war with new tariffs as talks collapse and blame is spread
The U.S. and Canada fell deeper into a trade war Saturday marked by angry recriminations and new tariffs that are expected to raise prices for products in both countries.2 months ago
James Lynch
Mayor Wilson signs executive order to accelerate street safety projects as Seattle falls short on Vision Zero
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced a new executive order Friday aimed at making Seattle’s streets safer for everyone.2 months ago
Manda Factor
City of Lakewood puts police chief on leave
The City of Lakewood has put its police chief on leave.2 months ago
