MyNorthwest Staff
KIRO Newsradio colleagues remember Pres. Jimmy Carter fondly
It's hard to find anyone to say anything negative about Jimmy Carter as a man and members of the KIRO Newsradio team are no exception.2 years ago
Bill Barrow, The Associated Press
Jimmy Carter honored at state funeral before burial in Georgia hometown
Jimmy Carter will be honored Thursday with the pageantry of a funeral at Washington National Cathedral before a second, smaller service.2 years ago
Shawn Garrett, KIRO 7
Canadian lawmaker offers to take Washington, Oregon, California as new provinces
Canadian lawmaker Elizabeth May, leader of the Green Party of Canada, offered to accept Washington, Oregon and California as new Canadian provinces in a press conference Monday.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
Washington greenhouse gas emissions through 2021 dropped far below 2000 levels
According to a state agency report, Washington's greenhouse gas emissions through 2021 dropped below the levels seen during the peak in 2000.2 years ago
Associated Press
Judge temporarily blocks release of special counsel report on Trump cases amid simmering court fight
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked the public release of special counsel Jack Smith's report on investigations into Donald Trump.2 years ago
Sam Campbell
Seattle Police Department fires officer who hit and killed Jaahnavi Kandula
Seattle fires officer: The SPD officer who hit and killed a 23-year-old woman in January 2023 has been relieved of his duties.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
‘A difficult day for many of us:’ Jayapal comments on Trump certification 4 years after Jan. 6 attack
Congress certified President-elect Trump as the winner of the 2024 election in proceedings that Rep. Jayapal (D-Wash. 7) called "difficult."2 years ago
Associated Press
Trump is certified as the 2024 election winner without challenge, in stark contrast to 2021 violence
Congress certified President-elect Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 election in proceedings that unfolded Monday without violence.2 years ago
Tom Brock
Bill Nye the Science Guy awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Joe Biden awarded a Presidential Medal of Freedom to Seattle's own "Bill Nye the Science Guy."2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Seattle mayor calls for major SPD reforms after Adrian Diaz harassment claims probe
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has called for major SPD changes after a probe into allegations of gender discrimination and sexual harassment.2 years ago
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
