Politics

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Bill Kaczaraba

Ka-ching! Vice presidential candidate Tim Walz cashes in on Washington supporters

VP candidate Walz held a fundraiser at Hunts Point on Tuesday, with tickets for the event priced as high as $250,000.
2 years ago
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KSL Newsradio staff

2 Utah universities join growing list forfeiting volleyball matches over transgender controversy

The Utah State University women's volleyball team is joining a list of teams not playing a team that reportedly includes a transgender player.
2 years ago
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Steve Coogan

Colleen O’Brien explains how one candidate’s abortion policy could’ve killed her

Colleen O'Brien, who is currently raising kids, said she didn't hear anything that appealed to her on the topic of abortion.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

Walz, Vance go in depth on policy while attacking each other’s running mates in VP debate

At Tuesday's debate, Tim Walz and JD Vance pointed to the crises of the day as reasons to choose their respective tickets for president.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

Records: Suspect in Trump apparent assassination attempt was near golf course for 12 hours

The man suspected in an apparent assassination attempt targeting Donald Trump camped outside a golf course with a rifle for nearly 12 hours.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

FBI: Trump was the subject of an apparent assassination attempt at his Florida club

The FBI said Sunday it was investigating "what appears to be an attempted assassination" of Donald Trump at his golf club in Florida.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Taxes, crime, abortion rights take center stage in WA gubernatorial debate

The hot topics in the Washington gubernatorial debate Tuesday night between Bob Ferguson and Dave Reichert were taxes, crime, and abortion.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

Harris, Trump detail their starkly different visions in a tense, high-stakes debate

Sparring on politics and personality, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump showcased their starkly different visions for the U.S. Tuesday night.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for president after debate ends

Taylor Swift, one of music's biggest stars, endorsed Kamala Harris for president shortly after the debate ended on Tuesday night.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

Judge delays Trump sentencing in hush money case until after November election

A judge agreed Friday to postpone the sentencing of Donald Trump in his hush money case until after the November election.
2 years ago
Angela Poe Russell

Angela Poe Russell: Is JD Vance a candidate of contradictions?

It seems that Republican Vice-Presidential nominee J.D. Vance says one thing about choices for women, but does another.
2 years ago
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Frank Sumrall

WA gubernatorial debate called off; Ferguson campaign states it never committed

A gubernatorial debate set to take place Oct. 11 in Ellensburg between Bob Ferguson and Dave Reichert was canceled Thursday.
2 years ago
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Bill Kaczaraba

Conservative commentator Michael Medved says he’ll likely vote for VP Harris

Conservative commentator Michael Medved says he will likely vote for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris in November.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

DNC Day 4 takeaways: Harris’ big moment, Dems’ rising stars, Gaza protesters shut out

Vice President Kamala Harris called on Americans to join her to "chart a new way forward" as she accepted the Democratic nomination Thursday.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

DNC Day 3 takeaways: Tim Walz’s night, Bill Clinton’s Trump dig, influencers flex clout

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz accepted his party's nomination for vice president Wednesday night at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

RFK Jr. to speak Friday amid speculation he’ll drop presidential bid, support Trump

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will speak Friday "about the present historical moment and his path forward."
2 years ago
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Associated Press

DNC Day 2 takeaways: Obamas close with Harris endorsement, Trump warnings

Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama called for the embracing of Kamala Harris to the Democratic National Convention.
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Will Weissert and Nicholas Riccardi, The Associated Press

Joe Biden’s exit, talk of the glass ceiling, a nod to Gaza protesters. Takeaways from DNC’s Day 1

The Democratic National Convention‘s first night showcased speeches from the last Democrat to lose to Donald Trump and the last one to beat him.
2 years ago
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The MyNorthwest staff with wire reports

White House: Drug deals will save taxpayers billions; 144,000 Washington seniors may benefit

Taxpayers may save billions after the Biden administration inked drug deals to cut list prices for 10 of Medicare’s costliest items.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

Tim Walz, JD Vance, agree to Oct. 1 vice presidential debate hosted by CBS News

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance have agreed to debate each other on Oct. 1, setting up a matchup of potential vice presidents.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

Trump recommits to a Sept. 10 debate, lashes out at Harris at news conference

During a news conference Thursday, Donald Trump recommitted to debating Kamala Harris in September after recently backing out.
2 years ago
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Steve Coogan

Washington US House primary results: Newhouse vs. Sessler in 4th District

A couple of retirements have injected some excitement into the Washington House primaries this election cycle.
2 years ago
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Will Weissert, Seung Min Kim, Colleen Long and Zeke Miller, The Associated Press

Harris picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate in a bid to unite Democrats against Trump

Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her vice president on the Democratic ticket.
2 years ago
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Associated Press

Secret Service director Cheatle steps down after assassination attempt against Trump at rally

Kimberly Cheatle, the director of the Secret Service is stepping down from her job, according to an email she sent to staff.
2 years ago