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KIRO Newsradio staff

Black community organizations rally at Seattle City Hall, urge Mayor Katie Wilson to reinstate Chief Shon Barnes

A coalition of Black community organizations marched into Seattle City Hall in protest of Mayor Katie Wilson's decision to fire Seattle Police Department Chief Shon Barnes.

3 months ago

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Frank Sumrall

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes fired by Mayor Katie Wilson

Shon Barnes was fired from his position as chief of the Seattle Police Department by Mayor Katie Wilson, multiple sources confirmed with KIRO Newsradio.

3 months ago

Luke Duecy

King County Council unanimously passes ethics reform after $813,000 grant conflict-of-interest scandal

The King County Council unanimously approved sweeping ethics reforms Tuesday designed to prevent county employees from using their positions to benefit relatives or others with whom they have close personal relationships.

3 months ago

Charlie Harger

Harger: Seattle took in 40% more in taxes, spent all of it, and now wants the highest sales tax of any major city in America

This fall, Seattle voters, who are generally open to raising taxes on themselves, will decide whether to raise the sales tax to expand bus service, and whether to boost the library levy.

3 months ago

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Luke Duecy

Seattle police say Bite of Seattle mass shooting was a gang gunfight as questions mount over Mayor Katie Wilson’s response

SPD now stated the deadly mass shooting at Seattle Center during the Bite of Seattle was a gunfight between rival gangs.

3 months ago

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John Curley Show

Curley defends Mayor Wilson’s response to fatal Bite of Seattle shooting: ‘A’ for a ‘novice,’ ‘C-‘ for a ‘major city’ leader

Curley then provided a couple of letter grades for Wilson's response and handling of the situation. "For a novice, I give her an A. For a leader of a major city, C-," Curley said.

3 months ago

Paola Tristan Arruda, KIRO 7 News

Measure to expand Pierce Transit service on Nov. 3 Ballot

Pierce County voters will decide in November whether to approve a sales tax increase to expand bus and transit services.

3 months ago

John Curley Show

‘This doesn’t help council relations’: Bob Kettle fires back after Mayor Wilson says council ‘walked away’ from free school meals

Seattle City Councilmember Bob Kettle fired back at Mayor Wilson after she accused the council of voting to "walk away" from free school meals.

3 months ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle’s viral raccoon Jimothy gets Trump-themed shout out from White House

Seattle's favorite raccoon has officially caught the attention of the White House, as the official White House X account gave a shout-out to Jimothy.

3 months ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Mayor Katie Wilson’s press secretary leaving after less than 7 months

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's press secretary, Sage Wilson, is leaving after less than seven months on the job, PubliCola reported Wednesday.

3 months ago

Luke Duecy

Fired Washington U.S. Attorney Roger Rogoff sues Trump, acting attorney general over removal

Former interim U.S. Attorney Roger Rogoff has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump and Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche.

3 months ago

Frank Lenzi

New Washington law says landlords can’t ban portable AC units

A new Washington law took effect June 11, prohibiting landlords from banning or restricting portable AC units in rental properties.

3 months ago

Luke Duecy

Tukwila City Council approves homeless camping ban on city property, penalties include up to 90 days in jail

The Tukwila City Council has voted to make camping on city property a misdemeanor, approving a controversial ordinance supporters said will help police address homeless encampments.

3 months ago

Katrina Guischard

Judge rules Kalshi likely violated Washington gambling laws

A King County Superior Court judge has ruled that online prediction market operator Kalshi likely violated Washington state gambling laws and consumer protection statutes.

3 months ago

John Curley Show

‘Robberies have dropped 71%’: Federal Way mayor talks policing wins, data centers, but dodges governor question

Crime in Federal Way has significantly declined, with car thefts down 80%, robberies down 71%, and burglaries down 60%.

4 months ago

Charlie Harger

Harger: Washington’s budget went from $33 billion to $80 billion. Two former Democratic governors claim Olympia has lost the thread

Between Gary Locke and Christine Gregoire, they've balanced more budgets than anyone currently working in Olympia, and they know what one looks like when it's heading somewhere bad.

4 months ago

Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘The status quo hasn’t been working’: Democratic Socialist Sabio-Howell on her bid to unseat Jamie Pedersen

Hannah Sabio-Howell aims to unseat Jamie Pedersen, arguing the status quo harms Washington residents.

4 months ago

James Lynch

‘A regime of brutality’: ICE enforcement draws fire from Jayapal, local leaders after fatal shootings in Texas and Maine

U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal denounced what she called a “regime of brutality” as ICE enforcement ramps up in the Puget Sound area.

4 months ago

John Curley Show

‘I tried to just not recognize it’: Curley shares his hatred for Daylight Saving Time, switching times twice a year

Earlier this week, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent.

4 months ago

Frank Sumrall

Tukwila City Council weighs making public camping a criminal offense

The Tukwila City Council is weighing an ordinance that would make camping in public places a criminal offense.

4 months ago

John Curley

‘I’ve spent over $10M on these initiatives’: Heywood reveals why he won’t stop fighting WA’s millionaires’ tax

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson launched a campaign Tuesday to fight against an initiative attempting to overturn recently signed legislation creating a "millionaires' tax."