LATEST POLITICAL NEWS FROM ACROSS THE PUGET SOUND REGION
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Bill Kaczaraba
A proposed fee, or tax, may soon be added to retail and online deliveries in Washington in an effort to maintain roads.
5 hours ago
Frank Sumrall
Newcastle Mayor Robert Clark fired off a plethora of controversial comments about the local LGBTQ+ community and reparations during a city council meeting.
7 hours ago
The court ruled in the case of Charles and Kathleen Moore, of Redmond, Washington after they previously challenged a $15,000 tax bill.
10 hours ago
The KIRO 7 staff with MyNorthwest editors
The Newcastle City Council reversed their previous decision Tuesday and elected to raise the Pride flag at City Hall. The council voted 4-3.
1 day ago
Matt Markovich
The former SPD chief's coming out has some unnamed sources within SPD and members questioning the timing of his announcement.
2 days ago
Jason Rantz
Gubernatorial candidate Semi Bird denied wearing a Special Operations Combat Diver Badge, that he didn't earn. Video shows he did.
2 days ago
Julia Dallas
The Mason County Commissioner is proposing a new program for people who commit misdemeanor crimes that would give them the option to relocate.
2 days ago
Matt Markovich
A report outlines plans to replace the aging King County Correctional Facility with a modern jail to serve the needs of inmates.
3 days ago
Frank Sumrall
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell appointed Sue Rahr as the city's interim police chief after removing Adrian Diaz from the role due to accumulating allegations.
7 days ago
Matt Markovich
A Seattle City Council committee expanded the use of automated license plate readers across the Seattle Police Department's fleet Tuesday.
9 days ago
Matt Markovich
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has issued a directive requiring the Department of Health to ensure hospitals provide emergency abortion care.
9 days ago
Frank Sumrall
The Newcastle city council voted 4-3 against raising the Pride flag over city hall in support of the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month.
11 days ago
The MyNorthwest Staff with wire reports
Senate Republicans have blocked legislation designed to protect women's access to contraception, arguing that the bill was just a stunt.
12 days ago
The KIRO Newsradio staff with wire reports
A judge ruled Friday that what have are known as "financial warning labels" must be included with initiatives on the November ballot.
12 days ago
Frank Sumrall
"That question seems to be almost comical," gubernatorial candidate Reichert said. "No. 1, why does it matter who I'm going to vote for?"
13 days ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Seattle's civilian police watchdog agency has confirmed it is investigating Seattle officers seen on social media appearing to beat a man.
15 days ago
Associated Press
Ukraine has used U.S weapons to strike inside Russia in recent days, according to a Western official familiar with the matter told the AP.
15 days ago
The MyNorthwest staff with wire reports
The president has unveiled plans to enact immediate significant restrictions on migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.
16 days ago
Matt Markovich
The Washington Republican Party's head said leadership is looking at the new allegations against endorsed candidate for governor, Semi Bird.
16 days ago
Matt Markovich
Rep. Jim Walsh sued Attorney General Bob Ferguson over what Walsh calls "warning labels" the attorney general must include on the ballot.
16 days ago
Maria Verza and Mark Stevenson
Mexico’s projected presidential winner Claudia Sheinbaum will become the first female president in the country’s 200-year history.
17 days ago
Hunter Biden was in federal court, prepared to plead guilty to misdemeanor tax offenses. The deal was going to spare him an explosive trial.
18 days ago
Steve Coogan
Vice President Kamala Harris returned to Seattle Saturday for two fundraising events, including one in West Seattle.
19 days ago
Julia Dallas
A new rule is starting Saturday for Washington insurance while the OIS is reviewing increase proposals for individual health insurance.
19 days ago