Frank Sumrall
Sheriff Derek Sanders asks to have own salary frozen amid ‘tough economic conditions’ plaguing Thurston County
Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders is asking the county commission on salaries to freeze his pay ... again.3 months ago
Luke Duecy
‘The Governor’s Office does not want to tell reporters about this policy’: Axios uncovers Ferguson’s plan to keep secrets
New details are emerging about how Governor Bob Ferguson’s office handles communications, including previously unreported delays in a measles alert.3 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Port of Port Townsend dumps social media … after announcing it on Facebook
The Port of Port Townsend has announced on social media that it will no longer be using social media over health concerns.3 months ago
John Curley Show
‘We cannot move forward’: Kettle says Seattle must confront homelessness epidemic
Seattle's homelessness numbers surged by 7,000 since 2016. Kettle emphasizes the urgent need for action in King County.3 months ago
Julia Dallas
Washington Supreme Court blocks referendum on millionaires’ tax
The Washington State Supreme Court has blocked a referendum on the state's new millionaires' tax.3 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Mayor Katie Wilson dodged press questions. Governor Ferguson built a system to do it statewide
Washington leaders have decided the press is a problem to be managed rather than a function to be answered. Seattle and Olympia are getting very good at this.3 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
WA AG defends role in drafting millionaires’ tax legislation, pushes back on McKenna’s claims
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown pushed back against the legal challenge to the state's new millionaires tax.3 months ago
Associated Press
Trump administration says war in Iran has been ‘terminated’ before 60-day deadline
The Trump administration is arguing that the war in Iran has already ended because of the ceasefire that began in early April.3 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘It’s blatantly unconstitutional’: Former WA Attorney General Rob McKenna doesn’t think court will uphold millionaires’ tax
Former WA AG McKenna questions the millionaires' tax legality. Insights on the potential court outcomes and implications.3 months ago
Manda Factor
Washington Gov. Ferguson agrees to $4,000 settlement for flying former aide on state aircraft
Ferguson has agreed to a $4,000 settlement to resolve an ethics probe into his decision to invite a former top aide to fly with him on a state plane.3 months ago
Charlie Harger
WA gas prices hit all-time record overnight: What Iran, the CCA, and the state gas tax are costing you
Two days ago, Seattle broke its all-time gas price record. Now the entire state has followed. Washington's statewide average has hit $5.57 a gallon, a new all-time record.3 months ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Washington sheriff standards law partially blocked by judge
A judge partially blocked Washington's new sheriff standards law one day before it was set to take effect.3 months ago
John Curley Show
‘We’re getting there’: WA Rep. April Berg appears to confirm millionaires’ tax is path to broader income tax in leaked Zoom meeting
Future 42 shared a leaked Zoom meeting in which lawmakers paint the millionaires' tax as the next step toward an official income tax in the state.3 months ago
Luke Duecy
Report: Bob Ferguson’s Office accused of delaying Public Health alerts, controlling critical information to Washingtonians
A new report from Axios alleged Washington Governor Bob Ferguson’s office has been tightly controlling what information reaches the public and the media.3 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Gov. Ferguson, AG Brown sue GEO Group over alleged denial of health inspections at Tacoma ICE facility
Gov. Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown are suing GEO Group, the private company that runs the Northwest ICE Processing Center.3 months ago
Julia Dallas
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson rushed away when gunshots heard after news conference
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson was rushed out of a news conference Tuesday night after attendees thought they heard gunfire.3 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Lawmakers move to dissolve King County homeless agency after audit finds $13M in mismanaged funds
Efforts to shut down the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) are gaining momentum.3 months ago
Luke Duecy
‘That’s just wrong’: AG Nick Brown responds to document dump fueling questions over WA ‘millionaires’ tax
Attorney General Nick Brown responds to scrutiny over WA’s proposed Millionaires Tax following alarming document releases.3 months ago
AMIR-HUSSEIN RADJY, LEE KEATH, AND SARAH EL DEEB, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Iran’s economy has been battered. Its leaders still think Trump will blink first
Iran has its own weapon pointed at the global economy, with its grip on the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said they will only reopen it if the blockade is lifted and the war ends.3 months ago
Luke Duecy
Backlash erupts after Jay Inslee’s post on attempted assassination of Donald Trump at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Jay Inslee is facing sharp backlash following his social media response to Saturday’s attempted assassination of President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.3 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Former WA state Senator Sam Hunt dies at 83 after battle with leukemia
Sam Hunt, a politician who represented Washington for most of the 21st century up to this point, died Saturday at the age of 83.3 months ago
ERIC TUCKER, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, AND MICHAEL BALSAMO, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to family
The man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner railed against Trump administration policies in writings sent to family members.3 months ago
ERIC TUCKER AND ALANNA DURKIN RICHER, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Accused gunman at correspondents’ dinner was believed to be targeting top officials, Blanche says
The accused gunman who tried to storm the ballroom at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner is believed to have been targeting members of the Trump administration.3 months ago
