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
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
