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Ayanna Alexander, The Associated Press

What to know about Trump assassination attempt and the investigation into the shooting

Authorities want to know how a shooter was able to get on top of a roof so close to where former President Donald Trump was speaking and open fire.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

‘It’s absolutely unacceptable:’ Washington officials react to Trump rally shooting

Washington officials have reacted to a shooting that broke out at a rally for former President Donald Trump on Saturday.
2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba

‘Crime tax’ in Snohomish County is on the November ballot

A "crime tax" in Snohomish County will be on the ballot in November. It would add 0,2% in sales tax for residents.
2 years ago
Charlie Harger and Bill Kaczaraba, MyNorthwest

WA Congressman Adam Smith: ‘Impossible’ for President Biden to win re-election

Washington Congressman Adam Smith, a Democrat, is ramping up his calls on President Biden to drop out of the race.
2 years ago
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Charlie Harger

Who will be Trump’s VP pick? Washington State GOP Chairman shares insights ahead of RNC

As the Republican National Convention prepares to kick off on Monday, speculation swirls over Trump's VP pick for the 2024 election.
2 years ago
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Sam Campbell and Steve Coogan

Key Washington Democrat says Biden should exit the 2024 election race

Washington Democratic U.S. Rep. Adam Smith called for President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2004 presidential election Monday.
2 years ago
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Steve Coogan

Seattle passes $1.55B transportation levy funded by taxpayers; voters to get final say

The Seattle City Council approved a transportation levy on to voters during their meeting Tuesday afternoon.
2 years ago
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Lisa Mascaro, The Associated Press

Biden tells Hill Democrats he ‘declines’ to step aside and says it’s time for party drama ‘to end’

President Joe Biden stood firm against calls for him to drop his candidacy and called for an "end" to the intraparty drama.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

Biden dismisses age questions in ABC interview as he tries to salvage reelection effort

President Joe Biden, fighting to save his reelection effort, used an ABC interview to reject taking an independent medical evaluation.
2 years ago
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The KIRO Newsradio team with wire reports

Inslee was part of Biden meeting with Democratic governors

President Joe Biden met with Democratic governors as he attempted to solidify support. and Washington's Jay Inslee attended virtually.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Gluesenkamp Pérez: ‘Biden will lose to Trump’ after debate performance

Democratic Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez, D-Wash., believes President Biden will lose to former President Donald Trump in November.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

Fahrenthold: Biden will not be the Democratic nominee following ‘disastrous’ debate

"I really think there is a chance that it will not be Joe Biden (as the Democratic nominee) in September," Fahrenthold said.
2 years ago
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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
Photos: Gubernatorial candidate Semi Bird denied wearing a Special Operations Combat Diver Badge, t...
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