Black Washingtonians celebrate Juneteenth, new federal holiday
Learn about the first celebration of Juneteenth in Seattle, symbolic foods served on the holiday, and hear from the WA legislator who made Juneteenth a state holiday.
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No way to know if vaccination will outpace Delta variant
As the number of COVID-19 cases fall across King County, health officials are keeping a close eye on the Delta variant. -
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Seattle school district to test full-time virtual classes in fall
Seattle students will return to all schools for five full days in the fall, but the district is also offering a pilot option for full-time virtual learning. -
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Boeing's newest version of the 737 Max makes first flight
Boeing’s newest version of the 737 Max jetliner completed its first test flight Friday in a move that the company hopes will signal improving fortunes for its most important plane. -
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Seattle mayor extends city's COVID-19 eviction moratorium to September
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced Friday that she is extending the city's COVID-19 eviction moratorium until Sept. 30. -
Gee and Ursula
Draze honors Juneteenth with Building Black Wealth events
Saturday is Juneteenth and to honor the day, KIRO Radio is partnering with Draze, who often joins the Gee & Ursula Show, for two big events. -
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: Johnny’s Seasoning Salt still shaking in the Northwest
Johnny’s Restaurant in Fife will not be reopening post-pandemic. But, not to worry, the world-famous Johnny’s Seasoning Salt is here to stay. -
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State not looking to roll back for Delta variant, but could in future
As the Delta variant wreaks havoc throughout the world, Washington health officials say that we are not having too much of a problem yet. -
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10 arrests at Port of Seattle terminal protest to block boat from unloading
Ten protesters blocking the entrance to a Port of Seattle terminal were arrested Thursday. They were trying to prevent an Israeli cargo ship from unloading. -
Todd Herman
Todd Herman Show Notes: 6.18.2021
Catch the latest of the Todd Herman Show on AM 770 KTTH -
Dave Ross
Ross: The kiss of death on a bipartisan compromise
It’s too bad the bipartisan compromise on the election reform bill is already dead, but thanks to Ted, at least bipartisan altruism is alive and well. -
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Man who set SPD car on fire, stole police rifle during May 2020 protest sentenced
A local man was sentenced to five years in prison for setting a Seattle police car on fire and stealing a rifle during a May 2020 protest downtown. -
Dave Ross
Former state AG: 'Awful lot of precedent' in the US for requiring vaccination
A judge dismissed a lawsuit from employees who said their hospital can't force them to get a vaccination. Former AG Rob McKenna says the law here is strong. -
Jason Rantz
Rantz: WSP, SPD arrest main suspect in theft of officer's car, stolen after she was killed
The Washington State Patrol arrested the primary suspect accused of stealing the personal car of a Seattle officer who was struck and killed on I-5. -
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Why the pandemic is fueling violence and negative behavior
A recent surge in gun violence may be linked to the pandemic. In fact, the pandemic, and what it's doing to our brains, may be fueling all kinds of risky behavior. -
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Gov. Inslee says lots of talk, no decision yet on extending eviction moratorium
Governor Inslee says he knows it's urgent, but he is not ready to announce if the eviction moratorium will be extended past June 30 in Washington state.
