Politics
The MyNorthwest Staff with wire reports
Senate GOP blocks bill to protect contraception access; Murray, Cantwell react
Senate Republicans have blocked legislation designed to protect women's access to contraception, arguing that the bill was just a stunt.2 years ago
The MyNorthwest staff with wire reports
Biden rolls out border asylum restrictions; Washington officials react
The president has unveiled plans to enact immediate significant restrictions on migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
Vice President Kamala Harris returns to Seattle for fundraising events
Vice President Kamala Harris returned to Seattle Saturday for two fundraising events, including one in West Seattle.2 years ago
Julia Dallas and Steve Coogan
Washington Republicans, Democrats react to Trump’s guilty verdict
Donald Trump was found guilty, on Thursday, of falsifying business records. The verdict makes him the first former president to be convicted.2 years ago
Associated Press
Guilty: Trump becomes first former US president convicted of felony crimes after trial
Donald Trump is the first ex-president to be convicted of felony crimes as he was found guilty Thursday after a New York trial.2 years ago
Associated Press
Cohen’s lies, loyalty, a gag order upheld: Tuesday Trump hush money trial takeaways
The Donald Trump legal team started grilling prosecutors' star witness in his trial, portraying Michael Cohen as a media-obsessed liar.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Rep. Caldier being investigated, again, after revealing redacted witnesses’ names
Rep. Michelle Caldier, R-Gig Harbor, publicly identified three people interviewed for an investigation to reporters last December.2 years ago
James Lynch
State Senator Phil Fortunato announces bid for Wash. Secretary of State
Republican State Senator Phil Fortunato has been involved in state government since 1998. Now, he wants to be Washington's Secretary of State.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
Seattle’s budget woes just got worse with new labor agreements
Despite a hiring freeze and budget belt-tightening, the Seattle City Council may soon vote to increase the city's budget deficit.3 years ago
Heather Bosch
Seattle looks to change controversial gig worker law
Less than two months after it took effect, the City of Seattle is looking at changing its controversial gig worker pay law.3 years ago
Steve Coogan
After 30 years, ex-state House speaker Frank Chopp won’t seek reelection
Former state House Speaker Rep. Frank Chopp said Wednesday he won't seek reelection after a 30-year run serving in the Washington State Legislature.3 years ago
Julia Dallas with The Associated Press
Bill that could ban TikTok passes House, Wash. lawmakers weigh in
TikTok once again finds itself in a precarious position as lawmakers move forward with a bill that could lead to a nationwide ban.3 years ago
The MyNorthwest staff with wire reports
Washington pushes Trump over the top in GOP delegate count after presidential primary
After Tuesday's presidential primary, Washington, unofficially, put Donald Trump over the top to secure the Republican nomination again.3 years ago
Associated Press
Biden uses feisty State of the Union to contrast with Trump, sell voters
President Joe Biden turned his State of the Union speech Thursday into an animated argument for a second term as he laced into Donald Trump.3 years ago
Danny Shapiro, KTAR
Arizona’s Kyrsten Sinema won’t seek reelection for US Senate seat
The announcement from Kyrsten Sinema clears the way for a likely two-way race between Ruben Gallego and Kari Lake.3 years ago
Associated Press
Nikki Haley wins her first Republican primary
Nikki Haley's victory Sunday, temporarily, halts Donald Trump’s sweep of the GOP contests. Though, that will likely change on Super Tuesday.3 years ago
Associated Press
Supreme Court agrees to decide if Trump can be prosecuted for election interference
The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether the former president can be prosecuted on charges he interfered with the 2020 election.3 years ago
Associated Press
Donald Trump appeals $454M judgment in New York civil fraud case
The former president is challenging that he lied about his wealth as he grew the real estate empire that launched him to stardom.3 years ago
Steve Coogan
Biden ranks as a Top 15 president all time and Trump sits last, scholars say
While academics may not think Biden is the best president ever or even in the Top 10, they do believe Trump deserves to be low on the list.3 years ago
Associated Press
Trump, Biden win New Hampshire primaries
The former president clinched his second straight victory in his quest for the 2024 GOP nomination. Biden prevailed even though he wasn't on the ballot.3 years ago
Associated Press
Here’s how ChatGPT plans to deter election misinformation in 2024
ChatGPT maker OpenAI has outlined a plan to prevent its tools from being used to spread election misinformation as voters in more than 50 countries prepare to cast their ballots in national elections this year.3 years ago
Associated Press
Chris Christie says he’s dropping out of the Republican presidential race before the Iowa caucuses
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Wednesday that he’s ending his Republican presidential bid just days before Iowa’s leadoff caucuses in a last-ditch effort to deny Donald Trump a glidepath to the nomination.3 years ago
Associated Press
The Supreme Court will decide if Donald Trump can be kept off 2024 presidential ballots
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide whether former President Donald Trump can be kept off the ballot because of his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss, inserting the court squarely in the 2024 presidential campaign.3 years ago
