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CHRISTOPHER WEBER and JACK BROOK, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from sending National Guard troops to Oregon

A federal judge late Sunday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying any National Guard units to Oregon at all.
26 days ago
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Associated Press

Hamas says it accepts some elements of Gaza peace plan after Trump issues ultimatum

Hamas said Friday that it has accepted some elements of President Trump's plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip.
28 days ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Claudia Balducci v. Girmay Zahilay: 2025 King County Executive debate live on MyNorthwest

The two candidates for King County Executive are participating in a debate Friday night, airing live on KIRO Newsradio and MyNorthwest.
28 days ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Harrell seeks second term as Wilson calls for change in latest Seattle mayoral debate

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell and mayoral candidate Katie Wilson debated each other Thursday night over various Seattle-based topics with the general election just one month away.
28 days ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

John Curley: Government shutdown shows U.S. healthcare fails taxpayers

KIRO host John Curley placed blame of the government shutdown on the U.S. healthcare system.
29 days ago
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Julia Dallas

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell accuses opponent Katie Wilson of darkening photo

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has accused his opponent, Katie Wilson, of darkening a photo of him used to promote a debate watch party.
29 days ago
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Heather Bosch

Trump admin. cancels more than $1B in funding for WA energy projects

The Trump administration is canceling $1.1 billion of support for 11 energy and manufacturing projects in Washington State.
29 days ago
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Frank Sumrall

NCTC Director Joe Kent: U.S. must stay vigilant against Al-Qaeda threats

The U.S. National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) is putting the country on notice regarding potential attacks and infiltration by the pan-Islamist terrorist organization Al-Qaeda.
29 days ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Bruce Harrell vs Katie Wilson: 2025 Seattle mayoral debate live on KIRO Newsradio

The next Seattle mayoral debate is Thursday night. Incumbent Bruce Harrell faces challenger Katie Wilson at the Cornish College of the Arts.
29 days ago
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Luke Duecy

Amid political bickering, local workers and businesses could suffer from U.S. government shutdown

During a government shut down, many others deemed "essential workers," will be forced to work without pay until the shutdown ends.
1 month ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

KIRO Newsradio reporter says Portland ICE protests ‘not exactly what you see in the media’

KIRO Newsradio reporter Luke Duecy was at the scene of the Portland ICE protests and said the violence was less threatening than portrayed.
1 month ago
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Frank Sumrall

Kshama Sawant’s husband accused of assaulting 22-year-old staffer

Congressional candidate Kshama Sawant's husband is facing assault charges after allegedly shoving a young staffer for a Washington Congressman in August.
1 month ago
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LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK and STEPHEN GROVES, The Associated Press

Government shutdown begins as nation faces new period of uncertainty

Plunged into a government shutdown, the U.S. is confronting a fresh cycle of uncertainty after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to strike an agreement.
1 month ago
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Associated Press

Democrats vote down federal funding bill, putting government on path to shutdown

The U.S. government is on the brink of a government shutdown, with prospects looking bleak for a last-minute compromise in Congress.
1 month ago
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James Lynch

‘Stay out of Seattle’: Washington leaders brace for possible federal takeover in Seattle

Seattle's Mayor and Attorney General address concerns over a federal takeover similar to Portland's recent situation.
1 month ago
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Luke Duecy

Protesters persist at Portland ICE facility after federal troops deployed

Hundreds of people gathered outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building in Portland on Sunday and protested the Trump administration’s decision to deploy National Guard troops to Portland.
1 month ago
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Julia Dallas

Gov. Ferguson signs executive order creating immigration sub-cabinet

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson creates an immigration sub-cabinet to strengthen state policies supporting immigrant rights.
1 month ago
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Julia Dallas

WA congresswoman leads Democratic doctors’ push to probe Trump admin Tylenol claims

Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. leads a call for investigation into the Trump administration's acetaminophen statements.
1 month ago
President Donald Trump arrives at the White House, Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo...

Trump says he’ll send troops to Portland, Oregon, to handle ‘domestic terrorists’

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, to handle “domestic terrorists” as he expands his controversial deployments to more American cities.
1 month ago
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Associated Press

Ex-FBI Director James Comey indicted on charges of lying to Congress and obstruction

Ex-FBI Director James Comey faces charges of lying to Congress and obstruction, raising critical questions about accountability.
1 month ago
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Frank Lenzi

Seattle Mayoral candidate Katie Wilson to pull out of KOMO-TV debate if Kimmel not put back on air

Seattle's Katie Wilson demands Jimmy Kimmel's return to KOMO-TV ahead of the upcoming mayoral debate.
1 month ago
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Frank Lenzi

Legislation would require King County workers back to office 3 days a week

King County Council member Reagan Dunn proposes a plan for county employees to return to the office three days a week.
1 month ago
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EMMA BURROWS, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hegseth abruptly summons top military commanders to a meeting in Virginia next week

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has summoned the military’s top officers — hundreds of generals and admirals — to a base in northern Virginia for a sudden meeting next week, according to two people familiar with the matter.
1 month ago
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Justice Department to try to charge ex-FBI Director James Comey, AP sources say

The Justice Department may charge James Comey with lying to Congress, seeking a grand jury indictment as early as Thursday.
1 month ago