The MyNorthwest staff with wire reports
White House: Drug deals will save taxpayers billions; 144,000 Washington seniors may benefit
Taxpayers may save billions after the Biden administration inked drug deals to cut list prices for 10 of Medicare’s costliest items.2 years ago
Associated Press
Tim Walz, JD Vance, agree to Oct. 1 vice presidential debate hosted by CBS News
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance have agreed to debate each other on Oct. 1, setting up a matchup of potential vice presidents.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
RFK Jr., Stein make state presidential ballot: Multiple parties qualify for general election
A total of nine nominations by minor parties and independent candidates have qualified for Washington's General Election Ballot.2 years ago
Associated Press
PNW tribes are battered by climate change but fight to get money meant to help them
Coastal Pacific Northwest tribes see some of the most severe climate change effects but face bureaucratic barriers to get government funds.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
‘Disturbing:’ Supporters stunned to hear of failed legal effort to kill ballot initiatives
The state's Supreme Court issued two rulings dismissing lawsuit appeals brought to attempt to stop certifying the ballot initiatives.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
Sen. Mark Mullet after WA primary: ‘I thought there were more moderate Democrats’
State Sen. Mark Mullet acknowledged after the primary the difficulty of being a moderate Democrat during this election cycle.2 years ago
Associated Press
Trump recommits to a Sept. 10 debate, lashes out at Harris at news conference
During a news conference Thursday, Donald Trump recommitted to debating Kamala Harris in September after recently backing out.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
Serrano stresses public safety, looks to consolidate votes in state attorney general race
Pete Serrano said he plans to consolidate wavering votes with consistent messaging after he pulled ahead in the primary.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Seattle finds room for misdemeanor detainees at SCORE, despite public protests
The new pilot program, negotiated by Mayor Bruce Harrell, gives Seattle the authority to house 20 additional misdemeanor detainees at SCORE.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Dotzauer: ‘Don’t read too much into primary election results’
As the November pairings become apparent, political analyst Ron Dotzauer says "Don't read too much into the primary results."2 years ago
Steve Coogan
Washington US House primary results: Newhouse vs. Sessler in 4th District
A couple of retirements have injected some excitement into the Washington House primaries this election cycle.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Projection: Ferguson, Reichert square off in Washington governor’s race
The top contenders for governor include the long-serving attorney general and a former sheriff, known from the Green River killer case.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Reactions over Tim Walz being named Kamala Harris’ running mate divided along party lines
Reaction inside the state to Harris' choice of Walz as her vice-presidential running mate was immediate and divided along party lines.2 years ago
Will Weissert, Seung Min Kim, Colleen Long and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
Harris picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate in a bid to unite Democrats against Trump
Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her vice president on the Democratic ticket.2 years ago
Matt Brown and Michelle L. Price, The Associated Press
Donald Trump falsely suggests Kamala Harris misled voters about her race
Donald Trump falsely suggested Kamala Harris had misled voters about her race as the former president appeared Wednesday in Chicago.2 years ago
James Lynch
King County election officials take safety precautions for upcoming primary election
The primary election in Washington is Tuesday, August 6, but preparations for the big day have been in the works for months.2 years ago
Luke Duecy
What Biden’s withdrawal from the presidential race means for Washington
The news is out that President Joe Biden has stepped out of the race but we asked experts, how will Biden's withdrawal impact Washington?2 years ago
Associated Press
Harris wins Pelosi endorsement, delegates and claims fundraising record with $81M haul
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, who initially had been one of the notable holdouts, endorsed Kamala Harris Monday.2 years ago
MyNorthwest and KIRO Newsradio staff
‘Bring it on:’ Washington officials react to Biden dropping out of the race
Washington officials have reacted to President Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential election.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
City of Seattle oversight leads to tens of thousands getting $10 checks
A curious turn of events unfolded in Seattle as over 44,000 car owners and businesses began receiving unexpected $10 checks.2 years ago
STEVE PEOPLES, JONATHAN J. COOPER and JILL COLVIN, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trump: ‘The discord and division in our society must be healed’
Donald Trump accepted the GOP presidential nomination on Thursday at the Republican National Convention and said the country must 'heal.'2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
UW: How media, AI, political views played roles in post-Trump shooting analysis
After the assassination attempt on Trump, the UW studied how people converged online to make sense of available information.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
Seattle council votes to crack down on street racing; adds fines, classifies as reckless driving
The Seattle City Council passed a bill that adds fines to illegal street racing and classifies the crime as reckless driving.2 years ago