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KIRO Radio Newsdesk
Long-awaited return of Emerald City Comic Con offers crucial outlet for fans and artists alike
Not only is the return of Emerald City Comic Con a big deal for fans, but it is a welcome respite for small artists and creators as well.
KIRO 7 News Staff
Multiple people injured in multi-vehicle collision involving dump truck in Renton
A multi-vehicle collision shut down parts of Maple Valley Highway and 140th Avenue Southeast in Renton Thursday night.
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington needs to 'defeat climate change at its source,' says Gov. Inslee
Gov. Inslee hopes recent flooding events in northern Washington will help inspire the state Legislature to "take more action" against climate change.
MyNorthwest Staff
Gov. Inslee announces supplemental vaccine supply, mobile clinics to meet demand surge
Gov. Inslee has announced 30,000 additional vaccines as well as new mobile vaccine clinics at Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center.
MyNorthwest Staff
14-year-old arrested over social media post threatening three Mukilteo schools
Snohomish County Sheriff's detectives say they've arrested a 14-year-old over a social media post that threatened three schools in Mukilteo.
Associated Press
Republican lawmaker to enter Washington secretary of state race
Republican state Sen. Keith Wagoner says he plans to challenge newly appointed Democratic Secretary of State Steve Hobbs in next year’s election.710 ESPN Seattle
Brandon Gustafson
Pete Carroll Preview: Seahawks’ matchup with 49ers, Peterson signing, state of offense
During the latest Pete Carroll Preview, the Seahawks HC talks the matchup with the 49ers, Adrian Peterson and much more with Steve Raible.
Brandon Gustafson
New Mariners LHP Robbie Ray on his breakout Cy Young-winning season
New Mariners LHP Robbie Ray shared what adjustments he made in 2021 to help him be one of MLB's most dominant starting pitchers.
Brandon Gustafson
Heaps: The impact of Kalen DeBoer bringing Jake Haener back to UW Huskies
What happens if Jake Haener returns to the UW Huskies along with new HC Kalen DeBoer? 710's resident QB Jake Heaps shares his thoughts.
Andy Eide
Eide: Seattle Kraken lack stars, but depth is there and will be key the rest of the way
The Seattle Kraken have been playing well of late and doing so with their depth shining through, not because of star performances.
The Associated Press
Manfred, Clark divergent views point to lengthy MLB lockout
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and union head Tony Clark presented opposed views of each side’s positions that point to a lengthy lockout.
Brandon Gustafson
Bumpus: Why WSU made right call giving Jake Dickert the HC job
The WSU Cougars gave Jake Dickert the full-time HC gig after a 3-2 finish in 2021. Michael Bumpus explains why that was the right decision.Jason Rantz
KTTH staff
Councilmember: Snohomish County sales tax increase getting 'rushed with minimal transparency'
Snohomish County Council could soon pass a 0.1% sales tax increase, as part of a process Councilmember Nate Nehring says is littered with issues.
Jason Rantz
Rantz: WSU amplifies claim that farmers markets, food charity are 'white supremacy' in action
Washington State University is amplifying claims that farmers markets and food charities are examples of "white supremacy" and "white dominant culture."
Jason Rantz
Rantz: There's only one Kshama Sawant recall result that truly matters
Socialist Seattle City Council firebrand Kshama Sawant faces voters on Dec. 7 for her recall election. There's only one result that tells us something.
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Seattle-area teacher recorded during vulgar, anti-police Kyle Rittenhouse rant
A teacher in the Northshore School District was recorded during a vulgar and one-sided rant about the Kyle Rittenhouse trial.
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.Dave Ross
KIRO Radio staff
Mayfield: Far more than meets the eye when it comes to how we use emojis
We have words, yet sometimes they aren’t enough. That's where emojis come in, giving us a diverse way to express ourselves to loved ones.
KIRO Radio staff
Mayfield: What if we shared our grief with our holiday cheer this year?
Its December and holiday cheer is everywhere, but not for all of us. So, what if this season we shared the cheer and the grief?
MyNorthwest Staff
'Fingerprints of warming planet' amid Seattle area's year of record-breaking weather
When meteorologist Ted Buehner last joined KIRO Radio, the temperature was reaching triple digits. Five months later, there has been record rainfall.
KIRO Radio staff
Mayfield: More hope now than ever for cure to decades-long epidemic
Decades after HIV and AIDS first surfaced, there's more hope than ever for an eventual cure within the next decade.
MyNorthwest Staff
South King County mayors demand action from state to end rash of violence
Multiple mayors in South King County are banding together to combat a violent trend after seven people were shot in four days.
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?Dori Monson
Dori Monson Show
Dori: Rebuffed by City of Seattle, grassroots volunteers get 'Lawn Mower Man' off the streets
After more than a year of terrorizing Ballard neighbors with noise from his encampment, Seattle’s “Lawn Mower Man” has agreed to accept shelter placement.
Dori Monson Show
Dori: Is it time to cut-and-run for Seattle barber?
The owner of Steele Barber, with two Seattle locations, says repeat vandals and burglars with no help from city officials has him "closer to (his) limit."
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.Gee & Ursula
Gee and Ursula Show
Implicating Washington’s abortion laws, Supreme Court debates Roe v. Wade
The US Supreme court is poised to undermine a landmark decision upholding a woman’s right to choose abortion, Roe v. Wade.
Gee and Ursula Show
Gee and Ursula: Is it too soon to return to in-person Santa photos?
Santa Claus is back to his normal December duties at local malls. But is it too soon for in-person photos, especially without masks?
Gee and Ursula Show
Gee Scott says UW football fans need to have 'patience' with new coach
The UW football team has a new head coach: Kalen DeBoer, who was most recently at Fresco State. KIRO Radio's Gee Scott shares his opinion of the hire.
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.Podcasts
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Seattle Traffic
Chris Sullivan
Sound Transit says light rail cable break after Apple Cup unprecedented
Sound Transit still doesn't know why the cable broke on a light rail train, stranding passengers in the tunnel last week after the Apple Cup.
Chris Sullivan
Are flying cars the real future of personal travel in the Northwest?
Local engineer Steve Tibbets envisions a future of on-demand, electric, personal air vehicles carrying us to our destinations.
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.Northwest History
Feliks Banel
How crucial pieces of Northwest history are being preserved via Facebook
Groups concerned with local history have come to depend on Facebook perhaps more than any other type of arts or cultural organization.
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.