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KIRO Radio Newsdesk
Seattle area sets record for wettest fall season with more rain on the way
As wet weather persists across the region, the Seattle area has officially set an all-time record for fall rain between September and November.
Nick Bowman
Local leaders: Emerging omicron variant 'does not change our approach to fighting pandemic'
Gov. Inslee, Executive Constantine, and Mayor Durkan issued a joint statement on the local response to the omicron variant early this week.
KIRO Radio Newsdesk
Seattle-area lot owner says don't wait to buy your Christmas tree this year
If you get a Christmas tree at a place that sells them year after year, you likely don't need to worry about talk of a supply problem. But you may pay more.
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.710 ESPN Seattle
The Associated Press
Kalen DeBoer takes the reins as UW Huskies head football coach
The UW Huskies hope another coach from the Mountain West, Kalen DeBoer, will help them replicate the success they had with Chris Petersen.
John Clayton
Clayton: Hard to believe, but struggling Seahawks only getting worse
At 3-8, the Seahawks are only better than one other team in the NFC and are getting less out of their offense than any team in the league.
Brandon Gustafson
Why wasn’t DK Metcalf involved more in Seahawks’ offense?
DK Metcalf had just one catch in the Seahawks' latest loss to Washington. Jake Heaps breaks down why Metcalf didn't have a larger role.
Andy Eide
Eide: How the streaking Seattle Kraken have picked up steam
The Seattle Kraken have put their six-game losing streak behind them with four wins over their last five games. Andy Eide looks at how.
Brandon Gustafson
Carroll: Seahawks’ Russell Wilson letting ‘routine’ plays get away from him
Pete Carroll joined Mike Salk and shared what he saw from Seahawks QB Russell Wilson in another rough performance from the star QB.
Brent Stecker
Brock Huard details the style Kalen DeBoer brings to UW Huskies
What can be expected out of new UW Huskies head football coach Kalen DeBoer? FOX Sports college football analyst Brock Huard breaks it down.Jason Rantz
KTTH staff
Kent mayor connects string of recent shootings to King County's 'lax prosecution of drug crimes'
Kent Mayor Dana Ralph discusses how a recent state supreme court ruling has impeded King County's ability to prosecute drug crimes.
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.Dave Ross
KIRO Radio staff
Mayfield: Focusing less on money and more on giving
What if we focused on giving more every day? And what if -- beyond money -- we gave more love, wisdom, and leadership?
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.Dori Monson
Dori Monson Show
Kent mayor: After rash of shootings, 'my residents are scared (but) I’m not giving up'
Multiple shootings marred a four-day Thanksgiving weekend for many cities in the Puget Sound area, but few more so than the city of Kent.
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.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.Podcasts
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Chris Sullivan
20 months into the closure, workers return to West Seattle Bridge
Workers finally returned to the closed West Seattle Bridge on Monday, promising to have it open to the public by the middle of 2022.
Chris Sullivan
Washington tow truck drivers beg state lawmakers for more protection on roads
Tow truck drivers are begging the state Legislature for more protection after a deadly year on Washington's roads.
Chris Sullivan
Washington State Ferries to slowly start returning normal service this week
Ferry riders have been struggling with a reduced sailing schedule for about a month now, but there could be some service improvements coming.
Chris Sullivan
Light rail trains finally testing on East Link tracks
Light rail cars are running on the East Link tracks in the first phase of systems integration testing before service begins in 2023.
Chris Sullivan
WSDOT workforce shortage could mean more closed roads this winter
The vaccine mandate and a global lack of workers is expected to impact the state's ability to clear the snow from roads and keep the mountain passes open.
Chris Sullivan
Improvements to I-5 through JBLM have been 'game-changer' for congestion
A new HOV lane on I-5 through JBLM has led to across-the-board decreases in congestion along what's historically been a problematic roadway.Northwest History
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: Thanksgiving Island Mystery solved?
“The Mystery of Thanksgiving Island” – a ‘cold case’ about the origins of that name – may just have been cracked wide open by a KIRO Radio listener.
Feliks Banel
Special 50th anniversary broadcast: Infamous Northwest skyjacking
KIRO Radio presents a special broadcast called "COOPER 5-0," marking the 50th anniversary of the DB Cooper skyjacking of Nov. 24, 1971.
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: Can you solve the mystery of Thanksgiving Island?
Pretty much everyone has heard of Easter Island and Christmas Island, but what about Thanksgiving Island right here in the Pacific Northwest?
Feliks Banel
KIRO Radio ready to serve in case of emergency
KIRO Radio is proud to have partnered for years with FEMA to provide unique communications facilities and capabilities in the event of an emergency.
Feliks Banel
World War II Navy chapel is still sacred to Shoreline residents
Tucked away in a forested part of Shoreline is a unique artifact dating to World War II and a once-sprawling U.S. Navy hospital.