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Associated Press

Supreme Court rules ex-presidents have broad immunity, dimming chance of pre-election Trump trial

The Supreme Court ruled former presidents have some immunity from prosecution, extending the delay in the criminal case against Donald Trump.
2 years ago
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Steve Coogan

Trump adviser Jason Miller: ‘Washington state may now be in play’

Trump senior campaign adviser Jason Miller, who is a Seattle native, made a bold statement about Washington after the debate Thursday.
2 years ago
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The KIRO Newsradio staff with wire reports

Supreme Court allows cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside

The Supreme Court decided Friday cities can enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outdoors in areas where shelter space is lacking.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Changing tides as state budget falls $500 million short

State revenue forecasts reveal that collections will fall nearly $500 million short of earlier expectations.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho for now in a limited ruling

The Supreme Court has cleared the way for Idaho hospitals to provide emergency abortions in an order that left key questions unanswered.
2 years ago
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Charlie Harger

Harger: It’s time to try something different regarding presidential debates

Is it going to change anyone's mind? It's hard not to be cynical about the CNN Presidential Debate coming up Thursday evening.
2 years ago
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Steve Coogan

Report: Seattle officer fired after previous racist comments surfaced

A Seattle Police Department officer was fired for calling his neighbor racist and sexist slurs and making other comments in 2022.
2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba

Could your retail and online deliveries soon be taxed in Washington?

A proposed fee, or tax, may soon be added to retail and online deliveries in Washington in an effort to maintain roads.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Gee Scott: Newcastle mayor’s comments ‘are awful, what he represents is awful’

Newcastle Mayor Robert Clark fired off a plethora of controversial comments about the local LGBTQ+ community and reparations during a city council meeting.
2 years ago
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The KIRO 7 staff with MyNorthwest editors

Pride flag raised at Newcastle City Hall after City Council reverses decision

The Newcastle City Council reversed their previous decision Tuesday and elected to raise the Pride flag at City Hall. The council voted 4-3.
2 years ago
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Matt Markovich

Timing of former SPD chief coming out raises questions amidst legal, administrative turmoil

The former SPD chief's coming out has some unnamed sources within SPD and members questioning the timing of his announcement.
2 years ago
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Jason Rantz

Rantz Exclusive: Video shows Semi Bird wearing military badge he didn’t earn

Gubernatorial candidate Semi Bird denied wearing a Special Operations Combat Diver Badge, that he didn't earn. Video shows he did.
2 years ago
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Julia Dallas

County official proposes criminal program: Pay fine, seek treatment or leave

The Mason County Commissioner is proposing a new program for people who commit misdemeanor crimes that would give them the option to relocate.
2 years ago
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Matt Markovich

King County to replace correctional facility with modern jail, behavioral health center

A report outlines plans to replace the aging King County Correctional Facility with a modern jail to serve the needs of inmates.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Interim SPD Chief Rahr on police-city relations: ‘Can we please hit the reset button?’

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell appointed Sue Rahr as the city's interim police chief after removing Adrian Diaz from the role due to accumulating allegations.
2 years ago
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Matt Markovich

Seattle City Council takes steps to expand use of automated license plate readers

A Seattle City Council committee expanded the use of automated license plate readers across the Seattle Police Department's fleet Tuesday.
2 years ago
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Matt Markovich

Inslee directive requires Washington hospitals to provide emergency abortion care

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has issued a directive requiring the Department of Health to ensure hospitals provide emergency abortion care.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Newcastle not raising Pride flag over city hall: ‘You want a Hamas flag? Or a MAGA flag?’

The Newcastle city council voted 4-3 against raising the Pride flag over city hall in support of the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month.
2 years ago
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The MyNorthwest Staff with wire reports

Senate GOP blocks bill to protect contraception access; Murray, Cantwell react

Senate Republicans have blocked legislation designed to protect women's access to contraception, arguing that the bill was just a stunt.
2 years ago
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The KIRO Newsradio staff with wire reports

Judge denies state GOP attempt to keep initiatives’ financial impact off ballot

A judge ruled Friday that what have are known as "financial warning labels" must be included with initiatives on the November ballot.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Reichert: Ferguson trying to ‘undermine my reputation’ as honest public servant

"That question seems to be almost comical," gubernatorial candidate Reichert said. "No. 1, why does it matter who I'm going to vote for?"
2 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

OPA opens probe over incident where Seattle officers appear to be beating man

Seattle's civilian police watchdog agency has confirmed it is investigating Seattle officers seen on social media appearing to beat a man.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

Ukraine uses US weapons to strike inside Russia, a Western official tells AP

Ukraine has used U.S weapons to strike inside Russia in recent days, according to a Western official familiar with the matter told the AP.
2 years ago
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The MyNorthwest staff with wire reports

Biden rolls out border asylum restrictions; Washington officials react

The president has unveiled plans to enact immediate significant restrictions on migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.
2 years ago