Politics
Associated Press
Harris wins Pelosi endorsement, delegates and claims fundraising record with $81M haul
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, who initially had been one of the notable holdouts, endorsed Kamala Harris Monday.2 years ago
STEVE PEOPLES, JONATHAN J. COOPER and JILL COLVIN, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trump: ‘The discord and division in our society must be healed’
Donald Trump accepted the GOP presidential nomination on Thursday at the Republican National Convention and said the country must 'heal.'2 years ago
Associated Press
Democrats aim to nominate president in early August as poll shows desire for Biden to exit race
Democrats will look to hold a virtual vote to make President Joe Biden their party’s nominee in the first week of August.2 years ago
Sam Campbell and Steve Coogan
Key Washington Democrat says Biden should exit the 2024 election race
Washington Democratic U.S. Rep. Adam Smith called for President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2004 presidential election Monday.2 years ago
Associated Press
Biden dismisses age questions in ABC interview as he tries to salvage reelection effort
President Joe Biden, fighting to save his reelection effort, used an ABC interview to reject taking an independent medical evaluation.2 years ago
Associated Press
Supreme Court rules ex-presidents have broad immunity, dimming chance of pre-election Trump trial
The Supreme Court ruled former presidents have some immunity from prosecution, extending the delay in the criminal case against Donald Trump.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
Trump adviser Jason Miller: ‘Washington state may now be in play’
Trump senior campaign adviser Jason Miller, who is a Seattle native, made a bold statement about Washington after the debate Thursday.2 years ago
The KIRO Newsradio staff with wire reports
Supreme Court allows cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside
The Supreme Court decided Friday cities can enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outdoors in areas where shelter space is lacking.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Biden v. Trump: CNN Presidential Debate could jolt and alter the 2024 race
Don't expect the CNN Presidential Debate to be as fierce as the previous battles between Joe Biden and Donald Trump.2 years ago
Associated Press
Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho for now in a limited ruling
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for Idaho hospitals to provide emergency abortions in an order that left key questions unanswered.2 years ago
Associated Press
Supreme Court strikes down Trump-era ban on bump stocks, gun accessory
The Supreme Court has struck down a ban on bump stocks, an accessory that allows semi-automatic weapons to fire rapidly like machine guns.2 years ago
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.3 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.3 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
