Politics
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
The MyNorthwest staff with wire reports
Government funding bill clears Congress, averting shutdown; WA lawmakers react
Facing a government shutdown, the Senate rushed through passage early Saturday of a plan that would temporarily fund federal operations.2 years ago
Charlie Harger
Biden pardons 3 Washington residents in biggest single-day act of clemency
A Seattle man and two others people in Washington were among the 39 people granted a pardon by President Joe Biden on Thursday.2 years ago
Associated Press
US will send Ukraine $725M more in counter-drone systems, anti-personnel land mines
The U.S. is preparing to send Ukraine an additional $725 million in military assistance, including counter-drone systems.2 years ago
Associated Press
Bill limiting bathroom use by transgender students signed by Ohio governor
Transgender students will be banned from using multiperson bathrooms that fit their gender identities in Ohio.2 years ago
Associated Press
Trump chooses Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Gaetz withdraws
President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday named Pam Bondi, the former attorney general of Florida, to be U.S. attorney general.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
‘SMN:’ John Wilson announces candidacy for King County Executive
King County Assessor John Wilson, a long-time community advocate, has officially announced his candidacy for King County Executive.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Republican Newhouse wins reelection in Washington’s 4th Congressional District
According to vote counts released Tuesday, Newhouse is ahead by nearly six points in the 4th Congressional District over Jerrod Sessler.2 years ago
KIRO Newsradio and MyNorthwest staff
Democrat Gluesenkamp Perez wins rematch with Kent in 3rd District
Incumbent Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez appears close to a victory in a rematch with Republican Joe Kent in Washington's 3rd District.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Democrats fall short of supermajority in state legislature but are set to flip GOP seats
Democrats in Washington who were hoping to gain a supermajority in both chambers of the state legislature most likely won't get their wish.2 years ago
Associated Press
President-elect Donald Trump names Susie Wiles as chief of staff
President-elect Donald Trump has named Susie Wiles, the manager of his victorious campaign, as his White House chief of staff.2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Gas clash: Who’s accused of being a ‘pompus turd’ in I-2066 legal threat
Brian Heywood accused Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Attorney General Bob Ferguson of playing a "disingenuous game" with voters.2 years ago
Associated Press
Biden delivers remarks following Trump’s victory over Harris
President Joe Biden delivered remarks to the nation Thursday in what was his first appearance on camera after Donald Trump's electoral win.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
‘Blindsided:’ KIRO Newsradio hosts react to Trump winning the 2024 election
Spike O'Neill told Jake Skorheim Wednesday he was blindsided by the election victory by Donald Trump on Tuesday.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Democrat Emily Randall wins Washington’s 6th District
Democrat Emily Randall is projected to beat Republican Drew MacEwen 57.1%-42.8% in Washington's 6th Congressional district.2 years ago
Associated Press
Harris says nation must accept election results, but urges supporters to keep fighting
After her loss, Kamala Harris said Wednesday that “we must accept the results of this election” as she encouraged supporters to keep fighting.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Medved: ‘Americans were in a bad mood. They wanted change.’
Michael Medved, a presidential historian and conservative commentator, shares his insights on the election results.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Closely watched U.S. House 3rd District race in Washington is too close to call
In the 3rd congressional district in Washington, a rematch between U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Joe Kent is too close to call.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Nick Brown to become Washington’s next attorney general
With Bob Ferguson departing his post after more than a decade, Democrat Nick Brown is projected to become Washington's next attorney general.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
Initiatives update: Capital gains tax to stay in place; WA cares measure not called
An initiative to repeal the state of Washington’s capital gains tax is expected to fail with Washington voters.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Reykdal poised to serve third term of superintendent of public instruction
Chris Reykdal is on track to get elected to a third term as the state's superintendent of public instruction, published ballot results state.2 years ago
The MyNorthwest staff with wire reports
I-2117 goes down: Washington voters uphold landmark climate law against challenge
Voters in Washington on Tuesday upheld a groundbreaking law that is forcing companies to cut carbon emissions while raising billions of dollars for programs that include habitat restoration and preparing for climate change.2 years ago
Julia Dallas
Democrat Upthegrove in lead for public lands commissioner over Herrera Beutler
Democrat Dave Upthegrove is in the lead for Washington Public Lands Commissioner, beating Republican Jaime Herrera Beutler.2 years ago
