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Local leaders: Emerging omicron variant 'does not change our approach to fighting pandemic'

Jason Rantz

Rantz: Seattle-area teacher recorded during vulgar, anti-police Kyle Rittenhouse rant
Local News

'It's not sustainable': Destructive flooding highlights need for solutions in Whatcom County

Local News

Nick Bowman

Kshama Sawant recall could see District 3 voters buried in ballots over next two years

The jury's still out on whether Seattle's Kshama Sawant will be recalled. But what happens if District 3 voters do choose to remove her?

MyNorthwest Staff

Pierce County school mascot ‘warriors’ slated for replacement over new state law

Clover Park High School will change its school mascot to comply with a new state law prohibiting the use of Native American iconography in public schools.

MyNorthwest Staff

Still 'a lot we don't know' about omicron variant, says Washington hospital official

A new variant has sparked concern across the globe, but the good news in Washington is that COVID hospitalizations have gone down in the past week.

Nick Bowman

From taxes to police reform: Seattle council begins work on 2022 wishlist for state lawmakers

Seattle City Council will begin work this week on an early draft of their priorities for the state's upcoming 2022 legislative session.

MyNorthwest Staff

Sound Transit investigating incident where passengers on disabled train walked into tunnels

Sound Transit is investigating an incident where a stopped train led to passengers exiting into the tunnels shortly after the Apple Cup last Friday.

KIRO 7 News Staff

Kent mayor issues statement after several shootings in same area

After several days of gun violence on Kent’s West Hill, the city’s mayor issued a statement Sunday.

710 ESPN Seattle

Stacy Rost

Rost: Something has finally caught up to the Seahawks

Something has finally caught up to the Seahawks on offense and it was on display against the Washington Football Team, Stacy Rost writes.

710Sports.com Staff

Seahawks Instant Reaction: 710 ESPN Seattle on 17-15 loss to WFT

The voices of 710 ESPN Seattle share their initial thoughts on the Seahawks' Monday night loss to the Washington Football Team.

Brandon Gustafson

Gustafson: The 4 big concerns after Seahawks’ 17-15 loss to WFT

After the Seahawks lost for the sixth time over their last seven games, 710Sports.com's Brandon Gustafson breaks down the big issues.

Brent Stecker

Fast Facts: Seahawks fall to Washington 17-15 for 6th loss in last 7 games

The Seahawks' problems are as evident as ever after Monday's 17-15 loss on the road to the Washington Football Team.

The Associated Press

McCann, Appleton each score twice, Seattle Kraken beat Sabres 7-4

Jared McCann and Mason Appleton each scored two goals, and the Seattle Kraken beat the Buffalo Sabres 7-4 on Monday night.

Shannon Drayer

Drayer: Where Mariners offseason stands after adding ace Robbie Ray

The Mariners made a big splash Monday with the addition of AL Cy Young winner Robbie Ray. Shannon Drayer looks at what could be next for Seattle.

Jason Rantz

Rantz: Seattle School Board hides findings that its members harassed Black staff

Two Seattle Public School board directors who claim to be anti-racist progressives were found guilty of harassing, intimidating, and bullying Black staff.

KTTH staff

King County Councilmember calls for the re-funding of police

Fresh off his reelection, King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn is calling for the re-funding of police. But will it pass in a Democrat-led council?

Jason Rantz

Rantz: WA Democrat's anti-gun bill banned 21-gun salute, insulting veterans

In last year's anti-gun bill, Democrats ended up banning the 21-gun salute. It is insulting to our veterans. One lawmaker hopes to change it.

KTTH staff

Rantz: No consequences for burglars who set off fireworks in Puyallup mall

At the South Hill Mall in Puyallup las week, there was a bizarre and somewhat brazen burglary attempt in which fireworks were set off as a diversion.

Jason Rantz

Rantz: Here's why WA officials don't admit COVID death rate is lower than breakthrough case rate

Health officials tout the efficacy of vaccines. They also say virtually nothing about the death rate for unvaccinated COVID patients. Those numbers are nearly identical.

KTTH staff

Former SPD Chief Carmen Best 'flattered' by consideration for NYPD commissioner job

Former SPD Chief Carmen Best spoke to KTTH's Jason Rantz Show to confirm reports that she's in the running for New York's police commissioner role.

Dave Ross

KIRO Radio staff

Mayfield: How scared of the omicron variant should we actually be?

The omicron variant is stranding travelers and rattling markets. It just sounds scary, but what if we're getting ahead of ourselves?

MyNorthwest Staff

UW Medicine’s head of Virology: Live market 'more likely the start' of COVID

Scientists have been trying to trace the actual origins of the virus that causes COVID, to find if it came from a market, a lab, or somewhere else.

MyNorthwest Staff

Study determines the ideal time to sleep based on biological clock

Is there a specific time when you should be going to sleep? Mercer Island MD Dr. Gordon Gohen explains the results of a study from the United Kingdom.

Dave Ross

Ross: Seattle's next mayor promises a drier downtown experience

Yes, people want to be safe downtown, but they would also like to be able to go from store to store in November and December without getting soaked.

MyNorthwest Staff

Check your dishwasher, fridge, and bathroom before hosting for the holidays

We're used to holiday tips, but this is the first time Dave Ross says he's read about the home maintenance you should be doing for the holidays.

Dave Ross

Ross: Maybe God wanted us to see this

Based on the teaching that God is Love, maybe He wanted us to see how good people could end up killing an innocent man.

Dori Monson

Dori: King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn announces Congressional run

King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn announced his candidacy on Monday for Washington's 8th District Congressional seat.

Dori Monson

Dori: Tri-Cities florist settles with gay couple over refusal to sell them wedding flowers

Richland, Washington, flower shop owner Barronelle Stutzman has settled with the ACLU, citing her Southern Baptist faith as reason for the refusal.

Dori Monson

Dori: Homeland Security Special Agent on surge in drug trafficking, fentanyl deaths

Homeland Security Investigations agent Robert Hammer describes the surge in illegal drugs, and related death counts across the nation.

Dori Monson

Dori: Woman in wheelchair attacked in Seattle by naked, prolific offender

A Gig Harbor woman with a physical disability alleges that she was victimized by a naked attacker in downtown Seattle earlier this year.

Dori Monson

Dori: Spirit on display during Whatcom County flooding — what you can do to help

A number of community organizations are leading recovery efforts for those displaced by Whatcom County's recent flooding.

Dori Monson

Dori: Rittenhouse found not guilty, but who is responsible for the chaos in Kenosha?

The cases against Kyle Rittenhouse in Kenosha started with absolute media lies. And what have we learned from it? Apparently, nothing.

Gee & Ursula

Gee and Ursula Show

Are you among the 11.5% of Americans not buying holiday gifts in 2021?

The Gee and Ursula Show discusses a survey that says a record number of Americans won't be buying holiday gifts this year.

Gee and Ursula Show

Beyond the defund debate: Will new SPD budget deliver on promise of reform?

Did Seattle City Council's recently passed 2022 budget do enough to address calls for police reform dating back to the summer of 2020?

Gee and Ursula Show

'It hurts': KIRO Radio hosts react in wake of Kyle Rittenhouse verdict

KIRO Radio's Gee Scott, Aaron Mason, and Andrew Lanier provide their thoughts following the Friday acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse.

Gee and Ursula Show

As pandemic still looms in Washington, 'your level of concern is up to you' for holiday travel

Washington health officials are urging caution for those who plan to travel for the holidays. But how concerned should people be?

Gee and Ursula Show

Is a high speed rail line through Washington actually realistic, or is it a pipe dream?

Can Washington finally achieve its years-long dream of building a multi-state high speed rail line? So far, the answer remains unclear.

Gee and Ursula Show

Rising wages: Seattle-wide trend, or nonprofit exclusive?

A local nonprofit has pledged to raise the wages of their employees by as much as $20,000, a "trend" Seattle has seen before.

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