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WA AG birthright citizenship...
James Lynch

Washington attorney general goes before 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on birthright citizenship

Washington Attorney General Nick Brown argues birthright citizenship at the 9th Circuit.
2 months ago
Seattle City Council (1)...
Julia Dallas

Seattle City Council member stepping down next month

Cathy Moore's departure creates an opening in the Seattle City Council this summer.
2 months ago
Kshama Sawant congress...
MyNorthwest Staff

Kshama Sawant is challenging Rep. Adam Smith for House seat

Kshama Sawant files for Washington's 9th District, taking on Adam Smith in a critical congressional race.
2 months ago
Port of Seattle tariffs...
Heather Bosch and The Associated Press

Tariffs blamed for Port of Seattle traffic trouble

Explore how recent tariffs are causing traffic troubles at the Port of Seattle and their effects on local commerce.
2 months ago
natural gas initiative - I-2066...
Julia Dallas

Fight over hotly debated natural gas initiative headed to Washington State Supreme Court

A King County judge has ruled against I-2066, an initiative regarding natural gas, as reported by Climate Solutions.
2 months ago
Patty Murray...
Heather Bosch

The fight over food assistance: For a Washington Senator—It’s personal

A Washington Senator shares a personal story on food assistance amid budget discussions in the U.S. Senate.
2 months ago
empty classroom -- used for portland school...
Jonah Oaklief

Jewish teacher alleges ‘antisemitic advocacy’ in Portland schools

A lawsuit claims the Portland School District's teacher's union promotes antisemitic views.
2 months ago
Washington governor vetoes clemency bill...
Jason Sutich

Lack of funding prompts WA governor to veto part of clemency bill

Governor Ferguson's veto reshapes Washington's Clemency Board, influencing future clemency decisions in the state.
2 months ago
Mayor Keith Wilson on Portland budget...
Jason Sutich

Portland shifts $2M from police to parks in preliminary budget

Mayor Wilson's reallocates Portland budget, $2M from police to enhance park maintenance in Portland.
2 months ago
Education Department...
MyNorthwest Staff with Wire Reports

WA AG celebrates legal win as judge blocks Trump’s orders to dismantle Education Department

A federal judge on Thursday blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order to dismantle the Education Department and ordered the agency to reinstate employees who were fired in mass layoffs. The administration said it would challenge the ruling.
2 months ago
big beautiful bill trump...
Jason Sutich

House passed Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’, Democrats unanimously oppose

Trump's big beautiful bill, featuring tax cuts and border security, passes the House, facing unanimous opposition from Democrats.
2 months ago
Governor Bob Ferguson on President Trump's tariffs....
MyNorthwest Staff

Governor Bob Ferguson confronts Donald Trump’s ‘chaotic and illegal’ tariffs in brief

Governor Bob Ferguson filed a brief in support of a multistate lawsuit against President Donald Trump's tariff policies.
2 months ago
gun permit bill...
MyNorthwest Staff

Gun permit bill signed into law by Gov. Ferguson

Gov. Ferguson has signed the gun permit bill into law, requiring permits and live-fire training for prospective gun buyers in Washington.
2 months ago
FILE - Charging bays are seen at the new Electrify America indoor electric vehicle charging station...

What to know about the US Senate’s effort to block vehicle-emission rules in California

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Congress may stop California from implementing its first-in-the nation rule banning the sale of new gas powered cars by 2035. A Senate vote expected as soon as this week could end the nation’s most aggressive effort to transition toward electric vehicles as President Donald Trump’s administration doubles down on fossil fuels. […]
2 months ago
operating budget...
Julia Dallas and Frank Sumrall

Governor Ferguson signs Washington’s contentious $77.9B operating budget

Discvover the contentious $77.9B operating budget and its impact on Washington's future, as Governor Bob Ferguson signed it into law.
2 months ago
renton council member harassment...
MyNorthwest Staff

Renton council member Carmen Rivera accused of bullying, harassing city staff for years

Renton City Councilmember Carmen Rivera is facing allegations of berating and verbally harassing colleagues. She denies the claims.
2 months ago
Photo: Washington Attorney General Nick Brown speaks to media outside the US Courthouse....
³ÉÈËXÕ¾ Newsradio Staff with Wire Reports

Washington’s AG calls 10-year ban on US states regulating AI ‘dangerous’

Washington's AG warns a decade-long AI ban on states is dangerous for regulation and oversight in the tech industry.
3 months ago
college...
Jonah Oaklief

Bipartisan bill promises college access for low-income students

Senate Bill 5543 aims to lower college costs and eliminate barriers for low-income students, expanding educational opportunities.
3 months ago
birthright citizenship...
³ÉÈËXÕ¾ Newsradio Staff with Wire Reports

AG Brown defends birthright citizenship as Supreme Court weighs order, nationwide injunctions

AG Brown argues for birthright citizenship as Supreme Court reviews Trump's order and nationwide injunctions.
3 months ago
Trump...
³ÉÈËXÕ¾ Newsradio Staff with Wire Reports

Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order to go before U.S. Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court hears Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship affecting children of undocumented parents.
3 months ago
FEMA (1) immigration funding...
James Lynch

Washington joins 19 states in lawsuits over immigration funding threats

Washington AG Nick Brown files lawsuit over Trump’s threats to immigration funding,
3 months ago
Tonya Woo is on a mission to revitalize Little Saigon in Seattle. But she needs the city's help. (P...
Tonya Woo, SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR TO MYNORTHWEST

Tonya Woo: It’s time for Seattle to invest in Little Saigon’s future

Former Seattle City Councilmember Tonya Woo is on a mission to revitalize Little Saigon.
3 months ago
seattle mayor mallahan...
Frank Sumrall

Former T-Mobile Exec joins diverse field of Seattle mayor candidates

Joe Mallahan, a former T-Mobile executive, is taking a second swing at running for Seattle mayor.
3 months ago
Speed-limiting bill signed Monday in Olympia....
Frank Lenzi

Ferguson signs bill to crack down on speeding drivers

Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1596 into law Monday, aiming to crack down on speeding drivers. The new legislation will require speed-limiting devices in vehicles of individuals convicted of dangerous driving.
3 months ago