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Bird flu sends egg prices soaring as Western Washington shoppers feel the strain
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Game day rituals, superstitions abundant among fans ahead of Seahawks playoff game
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Democratic Senator sponsors bill limiting emergency powers; Inslee adamantly against it
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Seattle man shot when asked for a cigarette
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Lawmakers meet to discuss Washington’s dire blood supply as shortages continue
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L.B. Gilbert
12 flag tops Space Needle in anticipation of Seahawks vs 49ers
The Seahawks 12th man flag was raised to the top of the Space Needle to celebrate the football team's Wild Card Playoff game
L.B. Gilbert
West Seattle Low Bridge reopens Friday afternoon
The Seattle Department of Transportation has completed its repairs on the West Seattle Low bridge, and it will be reopening the afternoon of Friday, Jan 13.
L.B. Gilbert
Child found in Everett, police looking to reunite with family
Snohomish County Sheriff's Office has found a child and is working to reunite him with his family.
Bill Kaczaraba
Puget Sound region hit with five shootings in 24 hours
The Puget Sound area got hit with five shootings on Thursday, two of them deadly.
Micki Gamez
Seattle traffic congestion hasn't reached pre-pandemic levels, study says
While your morning commute on Interstate 5 might feel painful, it still is not nearly as bad as before the pandemic, according to a new study
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
UW librarians announce strike if contract is not reached
The union for the library staff announced they will go on strike starting Jan 25 if a contract isn't reached with the university.Seattle Sports
The Associated Press
Jakimovski, Rodman 3-pointers help WSU edge Stanford 60-59
Andrej Jakimovski scored a season-high 17 points, DJ Rodman added 15 and the WSU Cougars held off Stanford 60-59 on Saturday night.
Brandon Gustafson
Surprising Seahawks’ weak points exposed in season-ending loss
The Seahawks made a surprise run to the playoffs, but their weaknesses were frar too much to overcome against the 49ers on Saturday.
SeattleSports.com Staff
Seahawks Instant Reaction: 49ers knock Seattle out of playoffs 41-23
The voices of Seattle Sports weigh in on the Seahawks' 41-23 loss to the 49ers that ends their season in the wild card round of the playoffs.
The Associated Press
Purdy’s 4 TDs lead 49ers past Seahawks 41-23 in playoffs
Brock Purdy threw three touchdown passes and ran for a fourth score in his playoff debut, leading the San Francisco 49ers to a 41-23 victory over the Seattle Seahawks in a wild-card game.
Brandon Gustafson
Huard: The Seahawks who will benefit most from poor weather, facing 49ers for 3rd time
Brock Huard explains why the Seahawks' two rookie tackles may benefit from poor weather and playing the 49ers for a third time.
Brandon Gustafson
Dipoto: Future for J.P. Crawford, the value of Mariners making playoffs
During the latest Jerry Dipoto, Dipoto discussed Mariners SS J.P. Crawford and his future as well as making the playoffs last year.Jason Rantz
Jason Rantz Show
Rantz: 'Media hypocrisy' at play with Biden documents
The discovery of classified documents at President Joe Biden's office is no less 'a scandal' than former president Donald Trump's issue.
Bill Kaczaraba
King County Councilmember: 'The future is cashless'
New legislation has been introduced that would force businesses in unincorporated King County to accept cash.
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Brutal bat attack suspect could be released before trial
The homeless suspect in an unprovoked baseball bat attack that left an Amazon employee with a fractured skull still hasn't started his trial.
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Democrat Speaker pushes for harmful land acknowledgments at state house
Land acknowledgments are ways white progressives pander to Native Americans without improving their communities.
Max Gross
Gross: Needless bill proposes protection for those already protected
A new bill proposed in the Washington House of Representatives, H.B. 1096, would add amateur referees to a protected class.
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Seattle Public Schools damaged youth mental health, but blames social media
SPS argued social media platforms contribute to students' mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, disordered eating, and cyberbullying.Dave Ross
Dave Ross
Ross: AI ChatGPT gets defensive when you correct its mistakes
Use it at your own risk because I can prove that AI does indeed make mistakes, and it gets defensive if you try to hold it accountable.
Dave Ross
Ross: Worried about balloning government budgets? Get involved
I know that many of us are mystified as to why it takes so much money to run a government, any government.
Dave Ross
Ross: Classified documents found in Biden's office sounds familiar
President Biden – who was critical of Donald Trump for spiriting classified documents to Mar-a-Lago – now has his own document problem
Dave Ross
Ross: Honest representatives get elected when voters want honesty
When voters want competent, honest representation, they will check to ensure they are voting for competent honest candidates.
Frank Sumrall
Washington housing market freezes ahead of potential recession
In King County, the housing market for sold homes crashed by 43% year-over-year in December, and 39% in Snohomish County.
Dave Ross
Ross: This speaker election is some of the most spirited debate in years
For those wondering why some are so determined to keep McCarthy from becoming Speaker – I heard a passionate argument from a Congressman.Dori Monson
MyNorthwest Staff
Watch: Dori Monson's 'What are the Odds?' stage show
In 2019, Dori Monson hosted a stage show - 'What are the Odds?' - which introduced you to the people who helped shape his improbable career.
MyNorthwest Staff
A collection of the all-time best Dori Monson stories
With the passing of Dori Monson, a collection of some of his top stories to remember all the hard work Dori brought to Seattle.
KIRO Newsradio staff
Listen: Friends, colleagues offer tribute to KIRO Newsradio's Dori Monson
All day Monday, KIRO Newsradio's John Curley talked to friends, news makers, and more in tribute to Dori Monson.
Dori Monson Show
How to support charities reflecting Dori Monson's values, passions
In tribute to Dori Monson, learn more about how you can support these three charities which best reflect his values, passions, and advocacy.
MyNorthwest Staff
Broadcasters, politicians, coworkers and friends remember Dori Monson
Dori Monson, a longtime KIRO Newsradio host, passed away Saturday. He is remembered by public figures, broadcasters, coworkers, and listeners.
MyNorthwest Staff
Longtime KIRO Newsradio host Dori Monson dies at age 61
We are deeply saddened to announce Dori Monson's sudden passing on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at a Seattle hospital.Gee & Ursula
Bill Kaczaraba
Microsoft institutes 'unlimited time off' policy for U.S. workers
Redmond-based tech giant Microsoft has announced a new policy "unlimited time off" for full-time workers based in the U.S.
Frank Sumrall
Gee: 'Put these kids in jail for about 10 years' after string of youth crime
Bellevue Police arrested four teenagers Tuesday after allegedly leading officers on a chase following an armed carjacking.
Frank Sumrall
Tax relief, drug possession among topics debated with WA Legislature back in session
The Democratic party in Washington has an 18-seat majority in the House and a nine-seat majority in the Senate, capped off with a Democratic governor.
Bill Kaczaraba
QB Geno Smith leads Seahawks to improbable playoff berth
QB Geno Smith becomes a free agent after an improbable Seahawks season that has landed them in the playoffs.
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Scenarios: My wife is $300,000 in debt and didn't tell me
In this week's edition of 'Scenarios,' Gee & Ursula talk about a listener who found out his wife is $300,000 in debt.
Frank Sumrall
Tacoma's GRIT income program showing early signs of success
110 Tacoma lower-income households received $500 a month for 12 months as part of a guaranteed income program (GRIT) in Tacoma.Podcasts
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Chris Sullivan
Boulders return to prevent homeless camps along WA highways
Let's talk about boulders -- specifically, the use of boulders to prevent homeless camps from returning to sites along freeways and highways.
Chris Sullivan
Will WA Legislature move towards pay-by-mile system?
Will this be the year the Washington Legislature starts the long walk away from the gas tax and toward a pay-by-mile system?
Chris Sullivan
WSDOT welcomes New Year with SR 520 closure this weekend
The state isn't waiting very long for the first construction closure of the year. The State Route 520 Bridge will be closed this weekend.
Chris Sullivan
Chokepoints: A look back at the transportation highs and lows of 2022
The ending of the unplanned exile of West Seattle is my top Chokepoints story of the year, as we look back at the highs and lows of 2022.
Chris Sullivan
Sullivan: So you're going to the airport. Now what?
The Spot Saver program has saved me time every single trip. I just walk right up to the ID check without a wait. It's like Disney's Fast Pass.
Chris Sullivan
Toll revenue still lagging way behind, with a missing $206 million
We've seen an increase in congestion on the roads since the return to school in the fall, but is that adding up to more toll money?Feliks Banel: NW History and All Over The Map
Feliks Banel
The worst atmospheric river of all was winter 1861-1862
Even with autumn on the horizon and winter not far behind, for the really stormy stuff, you have to go back to the winter of 1861-1862.
Feliks Banel
Preservation groups: Seattle City Council making mistake with historic bank
The Seattle City Council will vote next week on a key part of a landmark designation for an old Seafirst bank branch on Denny Way.
Feliks Banel
Seattle event 40 years ago was a ‘New Wave boat show'
It was the 40th-anniversary last week of a landmark event at Seattle Center, marking the rise of so-called “New Wave” music in the Northwest.
Feliks Banel
Remembering the Whidbey air crew detained in China
In the early days of President George W. Bush, and just months before 9/11 defined the subsequent era, a U.S. Navy aircraft was an international incident.
Feliks Banel
Washington's long-lost 'Magic Radio' Santa gets new life
Radio station KELA in Centralia/Chehalis would use a "Magic Radio" to connect with Santa Claus at the North Pole for 15 minutes each day.