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Should driver's ed include work zone safety?...
Chris Sullivan

Chokepoints: Should work zone safety be prioritized in driver’s ed?

Work zone speed cameras are about to go active. Should work zone safety be taught during driver's education?
2 years ago
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Matt Markovich

Washington senate moves rent cap bill forward, but not without a fight

The Washington Senate's rent control discussions ignite debate on housing affordability and tenant rights across the state.
2 years ago
Rally held at UW to protest Trump's funding cuts: 'We’re seeing graduate programs actually freezi...
MyNorthwest Staff

Rally held at UW to protest Trump’s funding cuts: ‘We’re seeing graduate programs actually freezing’

Higher education workers plan to rally at the University of Washington on Wednesday afternoon to protest federal funding cutbacks ordered by the Trump administration.
2 years ago
Capitol Hill entrepreneur and community figure Rachael Savage announced her candidacy for Seattle m...
James Lynch

Mayor Harrell says Seattle is ‘on the rise’ in State of the City address

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell presented his 2025 State of the City address at Benaroya Hall Tuesday. In his words, the state of the city is "on the rise."
2 years ago
Image: Traffic on Interstate 5 north near Exit 88 at Grand Mound. was backed up for miles due to ro...
Matt Markovich

Washington’s road usage charge is running out of gas – for now

Washington's road usage charge faces uncertainty, jeopardizing critical funding for infrastructure projects amid legislative challenges.
2 years ago
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Frank Lenzi

Officers would confiscate cars from police evaders under proposed bill

Some state lawmakers, including a former police officer, want to crack down on people who try to run from police.
2 years ago
Photo: A wolf roams. A new Washington bill has sparked intense debate among lawmakers, wildlife adv...
Matt Markovich

Local law enforcement can’t use dogs to find bad bears, wolves, cougars under new bill

A new bill before the Washington State Legislature has sparked intense debate among lawmakers, wildlife advocates and local law enforcement.
2 years ago
Teachers, supporters rally at the capitol to demand more school funding....
Gwen Baumgardner, KIRO 7 News

Teachers, supporters rally at the capitol to demand more school funding

The fight for more school funding was loud and clear Monday, as hundreds of parents, teachers, and students held a rally outside the state capitol in Olympia.
2 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Washington Representative weighs in on one of the most controversial bills this session

Washington Republican Representative Jim Walsh confirmed to "The John Curley Show" Monday that HB 1269 is definitely the bill he gets the most calls about.
2 years ago
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Matt Markovich

Second chances with strings attached: DUI record vacation bill clears key hurdle in Washington

Washington residents convicted of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or Actual Physical Control While Under the Influence (PC) could soon petition to have their criminal records vacated.
2 years ago
Photo: Around a thousand federal workers protest outside the federal building in downtown Seattle i...
KIRO Newsradio staff

‘It’s up to us:’ Federal workers take part in Presidents Day rally against Trump administration

Around a thousand people, including federal workers, protested on Presidents Day outside the federal building in downtown Seattle.
2 years ago
Matt Markovich

Statewide ban on flavored tobacco, nicotine and vape moves forward

A statewide ban on flavored tobacco, nicotine, and vapor products is moving forward in the Washington legislature.
2 years ago
Photo: A female Grizzly bear walks in a meadow....
Matt Markovich

Washington considers taking over grizzly bear management — But not everyone’s on board

A new bill making its way through Washington’s legislature aims to take back control over the state's most infamous apex predator: the grizzly bear.
2 years ago
Rep. Sharon Shewmake...
Matt Markovich

Washington State’s wood-burning stoves: Still legal, but with stricter emissions rules

A bill that some feared would lead to a ban on wood-burning stoves in Washington passed a Senate committee on Friday—but without the harsh restrictions that many had worried about. The Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Committee gave Senate Bill 5174 a “do pass” recommendation, meaning it could soon go to a vote before the […]
2 years ago
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Matt Markovich

Democratic lawmakers rally for bigger budget to fight gender-based violence

On Valentine's Day, several democratic Washington state lawmakers gathered to shed light on the ongoing crisis of gender-based violence and pushed for crucial funding to support survivors.
2 years ago
Photo: Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown speaks regarding the restraining order filed by...
Julia Dallas

‘We will continue to fight:’ WA AG’s restraining order granted over controversial Trump order

The AG's Office announced it is filing a lawsuit to stop an executive order from the Trump administration that halts federal funding for gender-affirming care.
2 years ago
Image: A sign outside the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle can be seen in December 2023....
Sam Campbell

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center ends DEI programs

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center announced it will end its diversity, equity, and inclusion (D-E-I) programs to retain federal funding.
2 years ago
Former U.S. Attorney Tessa Gorman...
Sam Campbell

U.S. Attorney for Western WA fired by Trump Justice Dept.

U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington Tessa Gorman has been fired amid a flurry of justice department removals by the Trump administration. The Seattle Times reports her firing was “at the direction of President Donald Trump” specifically, but it’s not entirely clear why Gorman was removed so quickly. According to a report by […]
2 years ago
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Matt Markovich

Stalled reform: Bill to toughen juvenile gun laws faces uncertain fate

A bill introduced three weeks ago that would overhaul how the legal system handles juveniles caught with firearms appears to have stalled. House Bill 1536 is supposed to be heard by the House Early Learning & Human Services Committee. It’s an unusual move by the Democrat-led House of Representatives leadership, as most bills involving juvenile […]
2 years ago
A Senate committee discusses a new bill that would limit restraint or isolation of students in publ...
Matt Markovich

Student Safety vs. Classroom Control: Washington lawmakers debate limits on restraint and isolation

Washington state lawmakers are once again debating a bill that would further restrict the use of restraint and isolation in schools.
2 years ago
Image: The city of Seattle, including the Space Needle, and Mount Rainier can be seen on a sunny, d...
MyNorthwest Staff

Republican Capitol Hill icon to challenge Harrell in mayoral race

Capitol Hill Icon and roadway business owner Rachael Savage has officially entered the Seattle mayoral race, adding her name to a growing list of challengers to incumbent Bruce Harrell.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Will Washington move to a full-time legislature?

Senate Bill 5744 proposes an audit to enhance Washington's legislature for better effectiveness and representation.
2 years ago
The Washington State Attorney General’s Office has joined a lawsuit against the U.S. Office of Pe...
Matt Markovich

Waving goodbye: Washington lawmakers want to redesign state flag for a new era

Three Democratic representatives have introduced a bill to establish a committee overseeing the redesign of the Washington state flag.
2 years ago
Matt Markovich

WA Supreme Court rules against Seattle police officers seeking anonymity in Jan. 6 records case

The Washington State Supreme Court has ruled Thursday against a group of Seattle Police Department (SPD) officers.
2 years ago