Lisa Mascaro, Farnoush Amiri and Kevin Freking, The Associated Press
Republican Mike Johnson reelected as House speaker in dramatic floor vote
Republican Mike Johnson won reelection as House speaker, buoyed with a nod of support from President-elect Donald Trump.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Kaczaraba: How President Jimmy Carter got the Mideast Peace Accords done
I met Carter for the first time in Plains, Georgia, a rural town 170 miles outside of Atlanta. I was a local reporter for a TV station.2 years ago
Matt Markovich and Julia Dallas
Washington Democrat mistakenly emails Republicans new tax proposal
Washington State Senate Democrats want to create new taxes to cover a $10 billion budget shortfall next year.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Analyst on Biden commuting 37 death row inmates’ sentences: ‘This is not typical’
President Joe Biden has commuted the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
New bill would ensure no restrictions on the types of tires you can buy
Republican State Rep. Jim Walsh pre-filed his own bill on tires in response to a bill introduced during 2024's earlier legislative session.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
US Rep. Adam Smith: Drones have become a ‘significant concern’
Washington U.S. Rep. Adam Smith says the proliferation of drones has become a significant concern for both civilians and the military.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Seattle City Council President Sarah Nelson announces re-election bid
In an exclusive KIRO Newsradio interview, Seattle City Council President Sarah Nelson announced her candidacy for a second term.2 years ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Gov. Inslee proposes ‘wealth tax’ to address multi-billion-dollar budget shortfall
Faced with a multi-billion-dollar budget shortfall over the next four years, outgoing Washington Governor Jay Inslee is proposing a new "wealth tax."2 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Ex-chief Adrian Diaz fired from SPD for alleged ‘intimate’ relationship with staffer
Adrian Diaz, the former Seattle Police Chief, was fired from the department, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's office said to KIRO Newsradio.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
Seattle City Council opens applications to fill District 2 seat
Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson announced a formal process to fill Seattle City Council member Tammy Morales' District 2 seat.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
Seattle Police Department announces leadership changes, including deputy chief
Interim Seattle Police Department Chief Sue Rahr announced Friday command staff changes that are in the works.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
Struggling with internet? Washington receives federal funding to help locals get online
The Biden-Harris Administration announced Monday it approved more than $15.9 million in funding to expand internet access throughout Washington.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Medved: Trump’s cabinet picks amid controversial pardons
In a sweeping, historic move, President Biden has granted nearly 1,500 pardons, including three individuals from Washington state.2 years ago
Sam Campbell
Seattle, King County file lawsuit to upend natural gas initiative
King County and the city of Seattle are among two of several plaintiffs to file a joint lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the newly passed initiative on natural gas.2 years ago
Charlie Harger
Biden pardons 3 Washington residents in biggest single-day act of clemency
A Seattle man and two others people in Washington were among the 39 people granted a pardon by President Joe Biden on Thursday.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell will apparently give it another go
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell is aiming to become the first Seattle mayor in two decades to be elected to a second term.2 years ago
Associated Press
Russian state news agencies: Ousted Syrian leader Assad is in Moscow, given asylum
Ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad fled to Moscow Sunday, Russian media reported. It came after the Assad family's 50 years of rule ended.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
Bellevue officer seriously injured in VP motorcade accident meets Kamala Harris
The Bellevue police officer who was seriously injured in August 2023 while working a motorcade for Vice President Kamala Harris met her.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
‘Absolutely lame:’ KIRO hosts discuss, debate the resignation of Tammy Morales
"I think this is just absolutely lame," KIRO Newsradio's Ursula Reutin said Wednesday about the resignation of Tammy Morales.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Gov. Inslee issues freeze on most non-essential hiring
Governor Jay Inslee has mandated a freeze on most non-essential hiring, service contracts, purchasing, and travel for state agencies.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Seattle City Council member Tammy Morales will resign in January; constituents respond
Seattle City Councilmember Tammy Morales announced she is resigning from the city council, effective Jan. 6.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Court protects Boeing Field ICE flights; observers fear Trump administration will add more
Inside planes are individuals detained by ICE. These individuals are part of a secretive network of ICE flights known as ICE Air.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
Kent Police Department explains the repost of a controversial X post
The Kent Police Department said in a statement it accidentally reposted a controversial photo on its X account Monday.2 years ago
