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
Steve Coogan
Seattle Public Schools superintendent scraps plan to close schools
In a letter sent Monday, Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Brent Jones said the school district won't close schools next year.2 years ago
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
