MyNorthwest Staff with Wire Reports
Trump announces picks for surgeon general and FDA commissioner
President-elect Donald Trump announced Dr. Janette Nesheiwat as his pick for surgeon general and Dr. Martin Makary as his pick for FDA commissioner Friday.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
Seattle deputy mayor: New SPD chief to be appointed before 2024 ends
Seattle Deputy Mayor Tim Burgess said on "The John Curley Show" Friday a new SPD chief is expected to be named before the end of the year.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
New Seattle Police Accountability Director appointed. Learn why
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a new Office of Police Accountability director hours after OPA Director Gino Betts declared his intention to resign in December.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Seattle capital gains tax dies in a second vote by the City Council
A capital gains tax in Seattle is dead for now after the city council voted it down for the second time in a week.2 years ago
Associated Press
Trump chooses Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Gaetz withdraws
President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday named Pam Bondi, the former attorney general of Florida, to be U.S. attorney general.2 years ago
Associated Press
Woman testified that she saw Matt Gaetz having sex with 17-year-old, attorney says
Two women told investigators that Matt Gaetz paid them for sex, and one woman testified she saw him having sex with a 17-year-old.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Medved on Trump nominating RFK Jr. as health secretary: ‘Make America toothless again’
President-elect Donald Trump is swiftly assembling his cabinet, with strong backing from the GOP. Rep. Troy Nhels (R-TX) expressed support.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
‘Catastrophic:’ Senator Patty Murray condemns appointment of RFK Jr. to lead HHS
Senator Patty Murray spoke out against President-elect Donald Trump's announcement to select RFK Jr. as the head of HHS.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
New motorhomes in WA could be banned in a matter of weeks
Starting January 1, Washington may halt sales of new motorhomes and large trucks powered by diesel or gasoline, due to emissions regulations modeled after California's standards.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Former four-star general warns of a Hegseth-run military
President-Elect Donald Trump has selected Fox News host Peter Hegseth as his nominee for Defense Secretary.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
King County Executive Dow Constantine not seeking re-election in 2025
King County Executive Dow Constantine has announced he is not seeking reelection in 2025 after 15 years on the job.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
Freshman WA congressman-elect Baumgartner asked to whip votes for Speaker Johnson
Republican Michael Baumgartner won election to the U.S. House seat representing the 5th District in Washington.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Republican Newhouse wins reelection in Washington’s 4th Congressional District
According to vote counts released Tuesday, Newhouse is ahead by nearly six points in the 4th Congressional District over Jerrod Sessler.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
How much will new Seattle Transportation Levy cost homeowners?
Seattle residents have approved Proposition 1, a property tax measure set to invest $1.55 billion in the city’s transportation infrastructure.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
WA crowns Seattle Democrat as next Senate Majority Leader
Senator Jamie Pederson was voted in Monday as the new Senate Majority Leader in the Washington State Senate.2 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Staff with Wire Reports
Jayapal says she’s prepared to ‘fight’ next administration as Trump makes cabinet picks
Washington Representative Pramila Jayapal said she's focused on the administration's immigration agenda.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
On KIRO Newsradio, Gov. Jay Inslee points to Climate Commitment Act as a success
Governor Jay Inslee, the longest-serving governor in the United States, expressed pride in the state’s recent achievements.2 years ago
KIRO Newsradio and MyNorthwest staff
Democrat Gluesenkamp Perez wins rematch with Kent in 3rd District
Incumbent Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez appears close to a victory in a rematch with Republican Joe Kent in Washington's 3rd District.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Seattle council member jumps on capital gains bandwagon, proposes one for city residents
Just days after Washington voters rejected a measure to repeal the statewide capital gains tax, Seattle City Council member Cathy Moore announced Friday her plan to introduce a similar tax for Seattle residents.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Democrats fall short of supermajority in state legislature but are set to flip GOP seats
Democrats in Washington who were hoping to gain a supermajority in both chambers of the state legislature most likely won't get their wish.2 years ago
Sam Campbell
Ferguson, next AG Brown prepare for lawsuits against another Trump admin
Attorney General Bob Ferguson told reporters he is preparing his successor, Attorney General-elect Nick Brown, for potential litigation against the incoming Donald Trump administration.2 years ago
Associated Press
President-elect Donald Trump names Susie Wiles as chief of staff
President-elect Donald Trump has named Susie Wiles, the manager of his victorious campaign, as his White House chief of staff.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Gas clash: Who’s accused of being a ‘pompus turd’ in I-2066 legal threat
Brian Heywood accused Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Attorney General Bob Ferguson of playing a "disingenuous game" with voters.2 years ago
