Jason Sutich
WA among 4 states sued by DOJ over license plate policies for federal agents
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Washington on Wednesday over policies that deny confidential license plates to federal agents.2 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s homelessness advisor resigns in move to mitigate tension with city council
A key policy advisor within Seattle Mayor's leadership team has stepped down. Jon Grant, Wilson’s chief advisor on homelessness and housing, resigned Wednesday morning.2 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Fighting for the criminal more than the victim’: SPOG president fires back after mayor’s office tried to silence camera post
Seattle Police Officers Guild (SPOG) President Kent Loux came under fire from the Mayor's Office after he posted about surveillance cameras.2 months ago
Aaron Granillo
Seattle council member points to marathon bombing in push for World Cup cameras
Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka made an emotional plea for Mayor Katie Wilson to turn on security cameras before the FIFA World Cup.2 months ago
Frank Sumrall
‘The mayor will welcome them’: LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt says Seattle’s policies will attract LA’s homeless population
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt warned that thousands of the city's homeless will relocate to cities like Seattle if he's elected.2 months ago
John Curley Show
Downtown Seattle Association CEO: Seattle doesn’t have a spending problem, it has a results problem
Jon Scholes, the president & CEO of the Downtown Seattle Association, claims Seattle doesn't have a spending problem; it has a results problem.2 months ago
Charlie Harger
WA’s redistricting battle could be headed to the US Supreme Court. Here’s what’s at stake
A federal court decision earlier this month could shape who represents Eastern Washington in Olympia for years to come, and the fight is far from over.2 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘There are potential hurdles’: Seattle council president says SPD staffing goals face constraints amid Aurora concerns
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson said the police department is making immediate plans to place more officers in the North Aurora corridor.2 months ago
Madeline Ottilie, KIRO 7 News
SPD working to deploy more officers to Aurora corridor following resident concerns, mayor confirms
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has confirmed that SPD is developing immediate plans to place more officers in the North Aurora corridor.2 months ago
Trump administration to force foreigners in the US to apply for a green card abroad
Foreigners in the U.S. who want a green card will need to leave and apply in their home country, the Trump administration announced Friday.2 months ago
MEG KINNARD, WILL WEISSERT, AND DAVID KLEPPER, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump’s national intelligence director, citing husband’s health
Tulsi Gabbard resigned as President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence on Friday, saying she needed to step away as her husband battles cancer.2 months ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
‘It hasn’t gotten better’: Republican senator urges Ferguson to pause Climate Commitment Act
A state senator is calling on Washington Governor Bob Ferguson to temporarily suspend the state's Climate Commitment Act.2 months ago
John Curley Show
‘A giant bucket of unconstitutionality’: Attorney challenging WA sheriff law says it won’t survive in court
A judge partially blocked the WA sheriff law last month. Now the attorney representing the sheriffs is laying out why he believes it won't survive court.2 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Bellevue greenlights funding for $200M pedestrian, bike bridge over I-405
The Grand Connection Crossing in Bellevue is moving forward after a unanimous vote to fund the more than $200 million pedestrian and bicycle corridor.2 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: FIFA wants to ban the Iranian freedom flag at the 2026 World Cup in Seattle. Mayor Katie Wilson stood up when Iran came for Pride. Where is she on this?
FIFA's position is that the Lion and Sun flag is political. Under Article 3.1.24 of its Stadium Code of Conduct, any materials of a "political, offensive, and/or discriminatory nature" are prohibited.2 months ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Seattle City Council passes bill allowing larger homeless shelters, tiny home villages
The Seattle City Council (SCC) unanimously passed a measure that allows for larger homeless shelters and tiny home villages.2 months ago
Julia Dallas
‘Waste, fraud, or abuse likely occurred’: King County review finds nearly $700K in questionable costs across youth programs
A King County review found nearly $700,000 in questionable costs and evidence of likely fraud across 16 youth and diversion programs.2 months ago
Aaron Granillo
DOJ opens civil rights probe into Washington women’s prison over housing of transgender inmates
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched a federal civil rights investigation into Washington Corrections Center for Women.2 months ago
Associated Press
Minnesota county charges an ICE officer in a nonfatal shooting during Trump’s immigration crackdown
A Minnesota prosecutor on Monday announced charges against an ICE officer in the nonfatal shooting of a Venezuelan man during the Trump administration’s crackdown in Minnesota.2 months ago
Jake Skorheim
Jake: Seattle is flushing money away — again
Much has already been written about Seattle’s new public toilets, which Mayor Katie Wilson dedicated last Friday with a ceremonial toilet paper cutting.2 months ago
Luke Duecy
The Spin: One word undercuts former AG Rob McKenna’s accusation against Nick Brown in WA millionaires’ tax fight
McKenna, who is leading the legal challenge against Washington’s new so-called "millionaires' tax," said he had never before seen the AG "actively collaborating with a legislative sponsor on how to draft a bill."2 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: WA’s 2026 elections are here and the biggest fight isn’t between Democrats and Republicans, it’s between Democrats and Democrats
The governor of Washington just said he would personally lead that effort if his party wins the votes. He framed it as "level the playing field."2 months ago
Charlie Harger
‘I would lead it’: Ferguson commits to gerrymandering Washington’s congressional map if Democrats win legislature supermajority
Ferguson said he would personally lead an effort to redraw Washington's U.S. congressional maps if Democrats win a two-thirds supermajority in both chambers of the state legislature in November 2026.2 months ago
