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Skagit County COVID test site to temporarily shut down over staff shortage
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Rantz: New equity policy bars Seattle Police from some traffic stops, opens door to more car theft
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Legislature considers bill to ban fur farms, production, sale in Washington
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Supreme Court to hear case of Bremerton coach in lawsuit over praying at games
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With 'quiet weekend ahead,' Seattle area poised for longest dry streak in over 100 days
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Nick Bowman
'Health care workers are at their breaking points': Coalition pushes state lawmakers for solutions
The last year has been a difficult one for Washington's health care workers, with a coalition now pushing for legislative solutions.
KIRO Newsradio staff
Burien extends eviction moratorium until state of emergency ends
The Burien City Council voted Thursday to keep its eviction moratorium in place until Gov. Inslee says Washington is no longer in a state of emergency.
Chris Sullivan
WSDOT accuses Kittitas County of 'misinformation' on snow removal dispute
The head of the Washington State Department of Transportation is basically saying Kittitas County is lying about its snow removal complaint.
Nick Bowman
Franklin High School students stage sick-out to demand better COVID safety precautions
Students at Seattle's Franklin High School are planning a sick-out on Friday, claiming that COVID measures are not being adequately enforced.
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
King County Corrections Guild calls for two-week shutdown of jail operations
The president of the King County Corrections Guild is calling for a total two-week shutdown of all jail operations amid rising COVID cases.
MyNorthwest Staff
Spate of Puget Sound region K-12 schools return to remote learning
A number of schools in the Puget Sound area have transitioned to remote learning, short staffed with a surge in COVID-19 cases.710 ESPN Seattle
The Associated Press
Adrian Kempe, Phillip Danault lead Kings past Seattle Kraken 3-1
Adrian Kempe scored his 17th goal in the first period, Phillip Danault scored twice and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Seattle Kraken 3-1
The Associated Press
Brown scores 25, UW Huskies hold on to beat Stanford 67-64
Terrell Brown Jr. scored 25 points, Jamal Bey added 17 points and the UW Huskies held off Stanford 67-64 on Saturday.
The Associated Press
Andrej Jakimovski sparks WSU Cougars to 65-57 victory over Cal
Andrej Jakimovski came off the bench to hit four 3-pointers on his way to a season-high 16 points and WSU turned back California 65-57.
Brandon Gustafson
Bumpus: Seahawks LB Bobby Wagner has ‘earned the right to ask for premium dollar’
What will happen this offseason with the Seahawks and LB Bobby Wagner? Michael Bumpus shared his thoughts on the money side of things.
Shannon Drayer
Drayer: How does the Mariners’ rotation compare to rest of division?
The Mariners added a big arm in Robbie Ray, but how does their current rotation stack up vs the AL West? Shannon Drayer breaks it down.
Brandon Gustafson
Wyman: Seahawks’ 2020 draft class has a chance to be ‘really good’
The Seahawks have been criticized for recent draft woes, but Dave Wyman believes the 2020 class is showing it can be a key part of the team.Jason Rantz
KTTH staff
Snohomish County Sheriff Fortney will run for re-election after failed recall effort
After a failed recall effort against him last year, Snohomish County Sheriff Adam Fortney says he will run for office again in 2023.
Jason Rantz
Rantz: MultiCare hospitals order symptomatic COVID-positive staff to see patients
MultiCare Health Systems is forcing COVID-positive staff to work at its area hospitals, the Jason Rantz Show on KTTH has learned.
KTTH staff
State senator escorted out after not submitting negative COVID test
State Senator Phil Fortunato was escorted out of the Legislative building in Olympia because he had not submitted a required negative COVID test.
KTTH staff
'They never could figure me out': Former King County Sheriff looks back on shortened tenure
Former King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht left office at the end of 2021, and spoke to KTTH's Jason Rantz Show this week to reflect on her tenure.
Jason Rantz
Rantz: WA laws now allow teen gender reassignment surgery without parental consent
Washington state now appears to allow minors to undergo life-changing gender reassignment surgery without parental consent.
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Seattle Police shed an astonishing number of officers in 2021, more expected soon
The Seattle Police Department lost 170 officers in 2021, but that's only part of the story. Dozens more will separate from the department in coming weeks.Dave Ross
MyNorthwest Staff
Former state AG: OSHA's COVID vaccine mandate was too broad
Former state Attorney General Rob McKenna provides insight into the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on President Joe Biden's vaccine mandates.
Dave Ross
Ross: It looks like the 'tourists' were up to something after all
Every American should read the Justice Department indictment of the Oath Keepers who participated in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Dave Ross
Ross: Use inflation as motivation for a little portion control
If millions of people suddenly don’t need to buy so much food, by the law of supply and demand, food prices would have to go down.
Dave Ross
Ross: Trust your legislature
If the day comes when a state legislature picks the president, at least we'll get to vote for the representatives who we trust to make the choice for us.
Dave Ross
Ross: The best gift you can give to any child is to teach them to chill
I was grocery shopping and noticed a new sign in the window: “We are short staffed. PLEASE be kind to those who showed up. We are doing our very best.”
MyNorthwest Staff
Economist: Gov. Inslee's proposal to rework single-family zoning 'a good start'
Economist Matthew Gardner speaks with KIRO Radio's Dave Ross to explain a new proposal to rework the state's single-family zoning rules.Dori Monson
Dori Monson
Dori: WSDOT’s snowplow service refusal over vaccine mandates 'unbelievable,' lawmaker says
State Sen. Curtis King joins the Dori Monson Show to discuss how COVID vaccine mandates may have impacted WSDOT's recent trials at the state passes.
Dori Monson
Dori’s tribute to the late Ronnie Spector: 'She’s got one of the sexier lines in rock ‘n roll history'
When CBS News broke the story about the passing of the iconic singer Ronnie Spector today, I was so sad.
Dori Monson Show
Local 7-year-old who beat COVID is kicked out of community theater program for lack of vax
The mom of a local 7-year-old speaks to Dori after her daughter was kicked out of a community theater program for being unvaccinated.
Dori Monson Show
State senator: Law allowing teens to change gender without parental consent is 'insane'
Young people in Washington can’t buy cigarettes or vaping products until they’re 21, but teens can now pursue gender reassignment.
Dori Monson Show
Dori spars with lawmaker who calls Washington 'model for entire nation' in policing
Washington lawmakers are facing pent-up pushback from constituents and police officers about crime increases following laws enacted in 2021.
Dori Monson Show
'It looked ominous:' Dori’s fact-check on upcoming state health board meeting
Many expressed alarm over the agenda for an upcoming state board of health meeting. Dori speaks to a state lawmaker for answers.Gee & Ursula
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Seattle Mayor Harrell looks to form third public safety department for unarmed responders
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell wants to supplement the city's police and fire departments with a third public safety department.
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Gee & Ursula: Report shows most Kroger grocery workers struggle to afford food
A new report shows that more than two-thirds of Kroger grocery workers are struggling to afford food, housing, or other basic needs.
MyNorthwest Staff
Gee interviews Amanda Knox on new podcast
On “Leaving a Legacy,” Gee interviews Amanda Knox -- an author, activist, and journalist who was wrongly convicted in the murder her roommate.
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Gee & Ursula: Apology for handling of Kent police officer who posted Nazi emblem fixes little
The Kent mayor and police chief apologized for the separation delay of an officer alleged to have displayed a Nazi emblem, only after public outcry.
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Likely that Washington schools will eventually require students to get COVID vaccine
Could the COVID vaccine join the list of requirements for children to attend school in Washington? State Superintendent Chris Reykdal believes it will.
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
State superintendent: Kirkland school's outdoor lunch rule 'not the best choice'
Parents at Lakeview Elementary expressed outrage after finding out that the school would be mandating outdoor lunch in cold temperatures.Podcasts
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Chris Sullivan
WSDOT accuses Kittitas County of 'misinformation' on snow removal dispute
The head of the Washington State Department of Transportation is basically saying Kittitas County is lying about its snow removal complaint.
Chris Sullivan
Uncertainty surrounding COVID, work schedules brings changes to Puget Sound commute
Commute times typically see a dip over the winter holidays, but it springs right back after the first of the year. That didn't happen this year.
Chris Sullivan
WSDOT head tells legislature vaccine mandate had no impact on recent pass closures
The head of the Washington State Department of Transportation faced angry lawmakers Monday, asking if the vaccine mandate had an impact on pass closures.
Chris Sullivan
Blame the weather, not vaccine mandates, for the current pass closures
The mountain passes in Washington have recently been closed because of heavy snow and winds, not as a byproduct of WSDOT staffing shortages.
Chris Sullivan
Flying cars and bridge behemoths: 2021’s transportation curiosities and oddities
KIRO Radio's Chris Sullivan reviews his favorite transportation stories from 2021, including flying cars, mysterious roads, and a large concrete girder.
Chris Sullivan
Looking back at transportation around Western Washington in 2021
Projects delivered. Projects delayed. It's been another up and down year for transportation across Western Washington.Northwest History
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: How an Auburn family stayed in touch by locomotive and dish towel
When Auburn was a serious railroad town, there was one local railroad engineer who had a unique way to let his wife know he would soon need a ride home.
Feliks Banel
Family seeks Hall of Fame honor for long-ago UW football hero
One standout All-American figure from the UW football team’s early days is missing. Huber “Polly” Grimm's grandson is working to change that.
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: Who named the 'Inland Empire?'
The nickname “Inland Empire” probably peaked in usage on maps and tourist literature decades ago, describing a region with Spokane at its center.
Feliks Banel
Seattle's Guild 45th owners submitted preliminary application for demolition permit in Nov. 2021
The Guild 45th's marquee and sign were removed Tuesday, but the theatre in Seattle's Wallingford neighborhood is not facing imminent demolition.
Feliks Banel
Former Seattle mayors offer advice to Bruce Harrell on dealing with council, media, and more
We spoke with a trio of former Seattle mayors to get their advice for Bruce Harrell as he begins his first full week in office in city hall.