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Josh Boak, Zeke Miller and Jill Colvin, The Associated Press

Biden and Trump agree to 2 presidential debates, in June and in September

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump on Wednesday agreed to hold two campaign debates — the first on June 27 hosted by CNN.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Conservative activist: ‘No doubt’ duplicate Bob Fergusons would be ‘far better’ at running state

Ferguson claimed this was a "direct attack" on democracy and the Washington state election system. Both Bob Fergusons subsequently dropped out.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Seattle passes contract with SPD amid concerns over lack of public comment

The Seattle City Council passed a long-negotiated contract with the Seattle Police Department 8-1 on Tuesday.
2 years ago
Photo: The Metropolitan King County Council voted Tuesday to increase the minimum wage in unincorpo...
Matt Markovich

King County Council votes to increase minimum wage by 25%

The Metropolitan King County Council voted Tuesday to increase the minimum wage in unincorporated King County by 25%.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

Cohen’s lies, loyalty, a gag order upheld: Tuesday Trump hush money trial takeaways

The Donald Trump legal team started grilling prosecutors' star witness in his trial, portraying Michael Cohen as a media-obsessed liar.
2 years ago
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Matt Markovich

Markovich: What do President Joe Biden and Sammy Sosa have in common?

A hotel charged $55 to have your picture taken with baseball’s Sammy Sosa. For President Biden, that photo would cost a minimum of $25,000.
2 years ago
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Matt Markovich

Both duplicate Bob Fergusons withdraw from governors race

AG Bob Ferguson sent two cease-and-desist letters to two other Robert Fergusons in an effort to remove their names from the August primary ballot.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Pro-Israel march at UW comes face-to-face with liberated zone encampment on campus

A pro-Israel march is expected to go through the campus' liberated zone encampment made up of pro-Palestinian protestors.
2 years ago
Image: Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson is seen, April 27, 2023, at the University of Washi...
Steve Coogan

3 Bob Fergusons have entered the race to be Washington’s next governor

Washingtonians know who will run for the state's offices and the number of Bob Fergusons running to become governor jumped to three Friday.
2 years ago
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Zeke Miller and Aamer Madhani, The Associated Press

Biden says US won’t supply weapons for Israel to attack Rafah, in warning to ally

President Joe Biden said that he would not supply offensive weapons that Israel could use to launch an all-out assault on Rafah.
2 years ago
Image: Rep. Michelle Caldier, R-Gig Harbor, is a member of the Washington House of Representatives....
Frank Sumrall

Rep. Caldier being investigated, again, after revealing redacted witnesses’ names

Rep. Michelle Caldier, R-Gig Harbor, publicly identified three people interviewed for an investigation to reporters last December.
2 years ago
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Angela Poe Russell

Angela Poe Russell: Don’t fall for this trap when watching the news

While watching news of the protests on college campuses, one segment caught my attention -- an anchor using a study to stir up a culture war.
2 years ago
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Kate Stone

Woman sexually attacked in Seattle claims police took hours to respond

A woman who called Seattle police after being assaulted in broad daylight said an officer didn't respond to her 911 call until hours later.
2 years ago
Photo: Tiffany Smiley, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Washington state, is interviewed in ...
Julia Dallas

Smiley to run for Congress: ‘I don’t recognize our country anymore’

Tiffany Smiley, who is running for Congress, joined "The Jason Rantz Show" on KTTH to discuss getting back into the race.
2 years ago
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Julia Dallas

Rising costs: Seattleites may have to pay $41 per month for transportation levy

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell unveiled an updated transportation levy proposal that would cost residents $41 per month.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Exclusive: Edmonds investigating its police chief for firing her service weapon

The City of Edmonds has launched an investigation into its police chief after she allegedly discharged her service weapon in her car.
2 years ago
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Charlie Harger

Harger: White House Press’ ‘Nerd Prom’ is a bad look

This dinner -- affectionately nicknamed "Nerd Prom" -- is a terrible idea and does a disservice to those of us working in local newsrooms.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Kroger to pay nearly $50M to Washington to combat fentanyl crisis

Kroger is sending Washington $47.5 million to combat the fentanyl epidemic in an agreed-upon pending resolution championed by Attorney General Bob Ferguson.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

‘SPD is dying’: What Seattle police officers are saying during exit interviews

When asked what had a negative effect on morale in their exit interviews, Seattle police officers were nearly united in their responses.
2 years ago
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Kate Stone

As homelessness rises, Supreme Court takes Oregon case, to decide on sleeping bans

The Supreme Court will rule on if banning homeless people from sleeping outside when there's no shelter space is cruel and unusual.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Semi Bird wins endorsement for governor from state GOP

Republican candidate for governor Semi Bird has won the endorsement of the GOP state convention on Saturday.
2 years ago
Washington State University (WSU) President Kirk Schulz, left, and his wife Noel Schulz speak durin...
Steve Coogan

Washington State University President Kirk Schulz announces plan to retire in 2025

Washington State University President Kirk Schulz announced his plan Friday to retire in June 2025. He has held the position since 2016.
2 years ago
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Colleen O'Brien

Rep. Adam Smith: Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan ‘have waited way too long’ for U.S. aid

In a bipartisan vote, the U.S. House of Representatives advanced a key foreign aid package affecting funding for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan on Friday.
2 years ago
Image: Former President Donald Trump and his lawyer Todd Blanche appear at Manhattan criminal in Ne...
Associated Press

Police to review security outside courthouse hosting Trump trial after man sets himself on fire

Crews rushed away a person after fire was extinguished outside where jury selection was taking place in the Donald Trump criminal trial.
2 years ago