James Lynch
‘We are accountable to you’: Shon Barnes sworn in as new Seattle police chief
Shon Barnes takes office as Seattle police chief, emphasizing community engagement and public safety for all residents.21 days ago
Frank Sumrall
WA Rep. rips Trump鈥檚 ‘big, beautiful bill’: A ‘reverse Robin Hood’ for the rich
President Donald Trump's 鈥渂ig, beautiful bill鈥� has received plenty of criticism and pushback, including from U.S. Rep Adam Smith, D-WA.22 days ago
Frank Sumrall
Churches, houses of worship can now endorse political candidates, IRS rules
Churches and other houses of worship can now officially endorse political candidates to their congregations, the IRS ruled Monday.22 days ago
Jason Sutich
Mayor Harrell seeks court approval to end federal oversight of Seattle Police
Mayor Harrell files for court approval to terminate Seattle's police consent decree and revise crowd management policies.23 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘He needs to get out of politics’: Gee and Ursula unconvinced by Elon Musk’s new political party
Explore 成人X站 hosts' perspectives on Elon Musk's political party and its potential impact on the political landscape.24 days ago
Frank Sumrall
Snohomish County’s homeless population drops for second straight year, but federal funding still in jeopardy
County leaders revealed the number of unhoused people in Snohomish dropped to just more than 1,100 this year.24 days ago
Seattle's Morning News
‘The big, beautiful bill’ will ‘refocus Medicaid dollars,’ WA rep. claims
Just before the House sent the bill to the president's desk, Washington rep. Jim Walsh explained why this "big, beautiful bill" is necessary.27 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff with Wire Reports
Local leaders react as House passes Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill,’ sending it to president’s desk
House Republicans lifted聽President Donald Trump鈥檚聽$4.5 trillion tax breaks and spending cuts bill聽to final passage Thursday, overcoming multiple setbacks to approve his signature second-term policy package before a self-imposed Fourth of July deadline. The tight roll call, 218-214, came at a potentially high political cost, with two Republicans joining all Democrats opposed. GOP leaders worked overnight […]28 days ago
Julia Dallas
‘A big, extremely ugly bill’: WA Rep. claims Trump’s tax bill will be ‘incredibly damaging’ for people nationwide
House Republicans push Trump's tax bill, but concerns arise over its potential negative impact on Americans.29 days ago
Heather Bosch
AG Nick Brown joins lawsuit, says you shouldn’t be deported just for seeing a doctor
AG Nick Brown opposes using health data for deportation, advocating for patient privacy in Washington's multi-state lawsuit.30 days ago
Associated Press
Senate passes Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ tax bill as Vance breaks 50-50 tie
Senate Republicans hauled聽President Donald Trump鈥檚 big聽tax breaks and spending cuts bill聽to passage Tuesday on the narrowest of votes, pushing past opposition from Democrats and their own GOP ranks after a turbulent overnight session.30 days ago
Mark Sherman, The Associated Press
Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions, but fate of Trump birthright citizenship order unclear
The Supreme Court ruled that judges lack the authority to grant nationwide injunctions, but the fate of restrictions on聽birthright citizenship remains unclear.1 month ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle mayoral candidate launches website targeting Harrell’s response to sexual assault claims
A new website, appearing to be launched by Joe Mallahan, focuses on issues concerning Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell.1 month ago
Julia Dallas
Proposal to sell public land, including 5M acres in WA, removed from ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
A plan to sell millions of acres of public land in the western U.S., including public land in Washington is no longer being considered.1 month ago
Gwen Baumgardner
‘There are aspects of our job we have to do’: ICE Seattle director breaks silence on protests
The ICE Seattle director discusses the impact of recent protests on operations and the agency's ongoing responsibilities.1 month ago
Frank Sumrall
‘We have a lot of work to do, and I’m up for it’: Seattle Mayor Harrell cites experience, city’s growth in bid for reelection
It's not lost on Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell that the city still has a lot of work ahead of it in order to achieve its major goals.1 month ago
Frank Lenzi
‘Disappointing’: Washington revenue forecast shows $720 million shortfall
Washington state is projected to face a $720 million budget shortfall over the next four years, according to the latest quarterly revenue forecast released Tuesday.1 month ago
Heather Bosch
Seattle residents to vote on billion-dollar education levy
Seattle's $1.3 billion education levy is set for the 2025 ballot, impacting local schools and funding priorities.1 month ago
Associated Press
Trump announces ceasefire between Iran and Israel after Iran鈥檚 missile attack on US base in Qatar
President Trump announces a total ceasefire following Iran's missile strike on a US base in Qatar, easing regional tensions.1 month ago
Frank Sumrall
DOJ challenges WA clergy reporting law, citing First Amendment violation
The Justice Department is filing legal action against the State of Washington over its new law, Senate Bill 5375, which requires members of the clergy to report known child abuse, even if it鈥檚 revealed during confession.1 month ago
Associated Press
Iran says it launched attack on US forces at Qatar鈥檚 Al Udeid Air Base
Iran launched a missile attack Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites.1 month ago
Frank Sumrall
Trump addresses nation after bombing ‘the bullies of the Middle East’; 成人X站, KTTH react
Reactions from U.S. and Washington politicians and 成人X站 and KTTH hosts after Trump that the U.S. military struck three sites in Iran.1 month ago
AAMER MADHANI, DAVID RISING, and SAM MEDNICK, The Associated Press
US has struck three Iranian nuclear sites, Trump says, joining Israeli air campaign
President Donald Trump聽said Saturday that the U.S. military struck three sites in Iran, directly joining聽Israel鈥檚 effort to decapitate the country鈥檚 nuclear program.1 month ago
