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Seattle natural gas ban would ‘detrimentally affect’ those who can least afford it

A spokesperson with the Affordable Energy Coalition explains why a statewide ban on the use of natural gas might not be the best idea.

3 years ago

Suits: Seattle is ‘scrambling’ to recruit police officers

Seattle made national news this week when the president of the Seattle Police Officers Guild went on Fox & Friends to talk about the low staffing levels.

3 years ago

State House Republican leader: ‘Almost nothing of consequence’ passed

Washington state's House Minority Leader, J.T. Wilcox, says this legislative session has been a disappointment for Republicans.

3 years ago

Edmonds business owner to run for state Senate against incumbent Sen. Liias

An Edmonds business owner, Janelle Cass, will be taking on incumbent Democrat Marko Liias for state Senate in the 21st Legislative District.聽

3 years ago

Carbon cap, federal dollars allow state Dems to move on progressive transportation policy

Different funding sources from years past have allowed leeway for state Democrats to draft a progressive $16 billion transportation package.

3 years ago

Washougal students protest school mask mandate, argue for ‘right to choose’

A group of high school students in Washougal are protesting the mask mandate at school, arguing that they should have the freedom to choose.

3 years ago

KTTH debuts ‘Bryan Suits Show’ weekday mornings

Bryan Suits returns to Seattle airwaves as part of a new lineup on AM 770 KTTH. 'The Bryan Suits Show' airs weekday mornings from 6鈥�9 a.m.

3 years ago

Second Republican candidate announces bid for late Sen. Ericksen’s seat

One of the candidates considered to fill late Sen. Ericksen's seat was Whatcom County Councilmember Ben Elenbaas. He says he will run for the Senate seat.

3 years ago

New state Senator Simon Sefzik views his young age ‘as an asset’

The 42nd Legislative District has a new state senator: 22-year-old Simon Sefzik. He tells the Jason Rantz Show he's excited to learn and get to work.

3 years ago

Snohomish County Sheriff Fortney will run for re-election after failed recall effort

After a failed recall effort against him last year, Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney says he will run for office again in 2023.

3 years ago

State senator escorted out after not submitting negative COVID test

State Senator Phil Fortunato was escorted out of the Legislative building in Olympia because he had not submitted a required negative COVID test.

3 years ago

‘They never could figure me out’: Former King County Sheriff looks back on shortened tenure

Former King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht left office at the end of 2021, and spoke to KTTH's Jason Rantz Show this week to reflect on her tenure.

3 years ago

GOP lawmaker backing claims of Trump voter fraud now faces opponent from own party

Snohomish County Councilmember Sam Low will mount a primary challenge against one-term incumbent state Rep. Robert Sutherland.

3 years ago

Sultan mayor: Increasing taxes does not ‘help get the economy back on track’

The mayor of Sultan, Washington, shares his thoughts on the sales tax passed by Snohomish County Council without input from voters.

3 years ago

Small town Washington mayor rides long-legged bird to charity success

The Mayor of Orting, Washington, Josh Penner turned a graffiti mishap into a charity drive for a local food bank.

3 years ago

Neighbors file lawsuit against Seattle school district over encampment

Neighbors and parents at a North Seattle school have filed a lawsuit against the district over an encampment that was on school property for 18 months.

3 years ago

‘Stability first’ legislation to address Tacoma’s homeless encampments fails

Tacoma council's 'stability first' legislation, which sought to make encampment on public property a misdemeanor crime, failed by a 6-3 margin.

3 years ago

Group believes changes to primary could force Seattle leaders to ‘start listening to voters’

A local group details its push for approval voting, in a bid to force Seattle city leaders to appeal to a wider range of voters.

3 years ago

Lawsuit over CHOP shooting reveals email from Seattle mayor calling incident ‘foreseeable, avoidable’

A lawsuit filed by the family of a teen killed in Seattle's CHOP zone revealed an email sent by Mayor Durkan calling the death "foreseeable and avoidable."