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AP WAS THERE: Journalists chronicled the Nazi surrenders and end of World War II in Europe

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1 year ago
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Sofia Silvia

Washington lawmakers approve plan to shut down Rainier school in new budget decision

Senate Bill 5393 shuts down Rainier School in the new budget, impacting local education and resources.
1 year ago
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Heather Bosch and Associated Press

Sen. Maria Cantwell joins Republican to introduce legislation setting rules for president on tariffs

Democratic Washington U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell today introduced bipartisan legislation that would set rules a president must follow to enact tariffs.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

King County councilmembers move to stop auto-deleting instant messages

King County Councilmembers Reagan Dunn and Rod Dembowski introduced an ordinance Thursday to end the county’s practice of automatically deleting instant messaging sent between county employees.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Does Lynnwood City Council VP Josh Binda actually live in the city?

Lynnwood City Council VP Josh Binda's local status is being challenged. Does he actually live in the city?
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Doctor exchange could end as Idaho may dump UW over ‘Idaho values’ and abortion

The Idaho Legislature's decision could impact healthcare access by ending a 50-year partnership with UW training future doctors.
2 years ago
Rally held at UW to protest Trump's funding cuts: 'We’re seeing graduate programs actually freezi...
MyNorthwest Staff

Rally held at UW to protest Trump’s funding cuts: ‘We’re seeing graduate programs actually freezing’

Higher education workers plan to rally at the University of Washington on Wednesday afternoon to protest federal funding cutbacks ordered by the Trump administration.
2 years ago
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Matt Markovich

Washington State’s wood-burning stoves: Still legal, but with stricter emissions rules

A bill that some feared would lead to a ban on wood-burning stoves in Washington passed a Senate committee on Friday—but without the harsh restrictions that many had worried about. The Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Committee gave Senate Bill 5174 a “do pass” recommendation, meaning it could soon go to a vote before the […]
2 years ago
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James Lynch

Gov. Bob Ferguson criticizes Donald Trump, but open to working together

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson addresses federal funding concerns and his willingness to work with President Donald Trump.
2 years ago
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Brandon Thompson, KIRO 7 News

More than $300 million in federal funds frozen in Washington State amidst political battle

WA DNR said around $100 million of federal funding for wildfire response, reimbursment, prevention and grants for local departments to buy equipment has been halted.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

King County to simplify process for inquests into law enforcement-involved deaths

King County Executive Dow Constantine issued an executive order Wednesday that will streamline inquests into law enforcement-involved deaths.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest staff with wire reports

‘Trade means jobs:’ Trump tariffs on Canada and Mexico could hit close to home

The 25% tax that President Donald Trump plans to slap on imports from Canada and Mexico through tariffs could drive up the price of everything.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest staff with wire reports

Gee Scott slams Trump’s plane crash comments: ‘This is what 60% of the country voted for’

President Donald Trump Thursday speculated Democrats and diversity initiatives shared blame for the deaths of 67 after the Washington, D.C., midair collision.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

At signing of Laken Riley Act, Trump says he plans to send migrants in US illegally to Guantanamo

President Donald Trump said he is directing the opening of a detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to hold up to 30,000 migrants in the U.S. illegally.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff with Wire Reports

Federal judge in Seattle temporarily blocks Trump executive order ending birthright citizenship

A federal judge Thursday temporarily blocked the president's executive order ending the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship.
2 years ago
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The MyNorthwest staff with wire reports

Trump inaugural speech: President rips past leaders, makes promises; hosts react

Trump inaugural speech: The president’s second address contained an indictment of the country he inherits and promises to fix its problems.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

Trump returns to power, promises a ‘golden age of America’

Donald Trump, who overcame impeachments and criminal indictments to win another term, will be sworn in as the 47th president on Monday.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

Trump swearing-in will move inside Capitol Rotunda because of intense cold

President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office from inside the Capitol Rotunda Monday due to forecasts of intense cold weather.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

Biden warns of dangers of ‘oligarchy’ of ultra-rich, ‘tech-industrial complex’ running country

President Joe Biden used his farewell address to the nation Wednesday to warn of an “oligarchy” of the ultra-wealthy taking root in the country and of a “tech-industrial complex” that is infringing on Americans' rights and the future of democracy.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

Judge temporarily blocks release of special counsel report on Trump cases amid simmering court fight

A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked the public release of special counsel Jack Smith's report on investigations into Donald Trump.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

Trump is certified as the 2024 election winner without challenge, in stark contrast to 2021 violence

Congress certified President-elect Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 election in proceedings that unfolded Monday without violence.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

Judge sets Trump sentencing in hush money case for Jan. 10, but signals no jail time

A judge Friday set President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing in his hush money case for Jan. 10 but promised not to jail him.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Kaczaraba: How President Jimmy Carter got the Mideast Peace Accords done

I met Carter for the first time in Plains, Georgia, a rural town 170 miles outside of Atlanta. I was a local reporter for a TV station.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter dies at 100

Jimmy Carter, who served one term as president and then redefined life after the White House as a global humanitarian, has died at 100.
2 years ago