Bill Kaczaraba
Exclusive: Gov. Jay Inslee doubles down on the Climate Commitment Act despite high gas prices
Gov. Jay Inslee spoke with Seattle's Morning News and continued to defend the Climate Commitment Act and the high gas prices in Washington.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Sara Nelson named Seattle City Council president; 5 new members sworn in
The Seattle City Council welcomed five new members at its official swearing-in ceremony, with Councilmember Sara Nelson named as the new council president.3 years ago
Heather Bosch
‘It’s not our list’: AG Bob Ferguson responds after state sent checks to dead people
The money comes from a settlement Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson won after suing chicken and tuna companies for price fixing.3 years ago
Associated Press
Acquittals in Manuel Ellis’ death put Washington state’s police accountability law in the spotlight
A Washington state law aimed at improving police accountability is in the spotlight after three Tacoma officers were acquitted in the 2020 death of Manuel Ellis, a Black man who was shocked, beaten and restrained face-down on a sidewalk as he pleaded for breath.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
WA bill proposes live-fire training for firearm permit acquisition
An Olympia bill has been introduced, mandating live-fire training as a prerequisite to obtaining a firearm permit.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
Inslee: WA to receive $900M surplus from pollution credits
Originally anticipating $2.1 billion from quarterly carbon credit auctions, the Department of Ecology revised its estimates upward to $3 billion.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Tacoma’s renter rights’ measure is in effect, but the city won’t enforce it
The ordinance is called the 2023 Landlord Fairness Code Initiative. City of Tacoma voters narrowly approved it during the November 2023 election.3 years ago
Kate Stone
Plan to build kids area near popular Seattle nude beach scrapped
Seattle Parks and Recreation is scrapping a plan to build a kids' play area at Denny Blaine Park, near a popular nude beach.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Inslee on KIRO Newsradio: Fentanyl is the ‘nuclear weapon of drugs’
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee wants to use more than $80 million in funding for the 2023–25 biennium budget to create and launch four new treatment centers.3 years ago
Kate Stone, Lisa Brooks and Steve Coogan
Pro-Palestinian protesters removed after occupying key UW building
Dozens of pro-Palestinian demonstrators were physically removed from the University of Washington's Gerberding Hall in Seattle Thursday night.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
No auto insurance? 3 strikes could lead to vehicle impound
The state bill, sponsored by Republican Rep. Leonard Christian of Spokane Valley, comes amid concerns over the impact of irresponsible uninsured drivers.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
‘Sticker shock’: Despite past costs, Inslee seeks $100M to prevent homelessness
Washington Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee is aiming to add an extra $100 million to a plan targeting the removal of unhoused individuals along state highways.3 years ago
James Lynch
Jayapal responds after being criticized for CNN comments about Israel-Hamas war
Democratic U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Seattle was asked about the rape of Israeli women during the Oct. 7 attack that started the Israel-Hamas war.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
Legislators consider removing gray wolves off endangered list in Wash.
The change in status is likely to be favorable to ranchers who lose livestock to the wolves and allow more permitted killing of problematic gray wolves.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
Report: Incidents of violent crime, homicides surge in Washington
Drug overdoses, property crime and a high number of unsolved cases highlight the latest crime statistics released for the state of Washington.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
2 King County elections to see mandatory recounts
King County Elections announced Monday it will conduct two mandatory recounts in the November 2023 election, including one on Mercer Island.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
Lawmakers seek to protect consumers from losing money on unused gift cards
As the holiday season approaches, the issue of unspent gift cards has sparked concern among lawmakers in the state of Washington.3 years ago
Kate Stone and Lisa Brooks
After county rejects extension, Burien must act quickly to get $1M in homeless aid
A Burien City Council meeting may have been the last chance to decide if they will accept a $1 million offer to address the city's homelessness crisis.3 years ago
Kate Stone
400,000 signatures: Voters may decide Washington’s climate law future
Backers of an effort to repeal the state's carbon market announced they have enough signatures to put it before lawmakers and, possibly, voters next November.3 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
Poll: Dave Reichert ahead of Bob Ferguson in WA governor race
Republican gubernatorial candidate Dave Reichert leads WA Attorney General Bob Ferguson in a new poll ahead of the 2024 election.3 years ago
MyNorthwest Editors and wire reports
House votes to prevent a government shutdown as Johnson relies on Democrats
The House voted Tuesday to prevent a government shutdown after new Republican Speaker Mike Johnson was forced to reach across the aisle to Democrats.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Morales declares victory over Woo for Seattle City Council’s District 2 seat
Morales is the incumbent Seattle City Councilmember for District 2. She first assumed office on January 1, 2020.3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Tacoma ‘Tenant Bill of Rights’ wins by fewer than 400 votes
Measure 1 -- also known as the Tenant Bill of Rights -- creates a defense against student/school year evictions and evictions between Nov. 1 and April 1.3 years ago
