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Bill Kaczaraba
Seattle Police: One injured in accident in Belltown
One person was hurt after a collision involving multiple vehicles and pedestrians in Belltown Friday morning, Seattle Police reported. The accident happened around 10 a.m. at First Avenue and Blanchard Street. Police say four vehicles and three pedestrians were involved in the collision. Icy roads appear to be the cause and the extent of the […]
Bill Kaczaraba
Seattle police sergeant cleared in leak probe
A Seattle Police sergeant has been cleared of leaking an internal memo to the media.
Bill Kaczaraba
Power is back on in San Juan Islands
The electricity has been restored to the San Juan Islands.
Bill Kaczaraba
Another runway opens at SEA, roads still icy
The worse part of this Christmas week weather mess is almost over. But until then, roads are dangerous and the ice is having an impact in many ways.
Nicole Jennings
Ice storm brings power outage, flooding risk to Western Washington
The snow will be gone soon, but the ice storm is likely to bring a mess to the region, including power outages and flooding.
Bill Kaczaraba
Now 'freezing rain' until Friday afternoon
Serious weather conditions are engulfing western Washington as impending travel challenges are on the horizon.Seattle Sports
Brent Stecker
Seahawks Draft: The state of their top four picks in 2023
Here's something you don't hear very often around the holidays: the Seahawks are still in play for both the postseason and the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft.
The Associated Press
Balanced Utah State tops WSU Cougars 82-73 in Hawaii
Steve Ashworth made three of Utah State’s 11 3-pointers, and the Aggies beat WSU 82-73 in the third-place game of the Diamond Head Classic on Sunday.
Stacy Rost
Rost’s Takeaways: Why the Seahawks are down but not out
The Seahawks have lost five of six, but their playoff odds are still there. Stacy Rost looks at that and a silver lining.
Brandon Gustafson
Big day for Seahawks’ defense spoiled by low point for offense
The Seahawks had a great performance defensively against the NFL's best offense, but Seattle's offense couldn't capitalize vs. the Chiefs.
Mike Lefko
Lefko: Instant reaction to Seahawks’ 24-10 loss to Kansas City
Mike Lefko of Seattle Sports' Wyman and Bob weighs in on the Seahawks' 24-10 loss in Week 16 of the NFL season to the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Associated Press
Recap: Seahawks’ offense goes cold in 24-10 loss to Chiefs
Kansas City shut down Geno Smith and Seattle's slumping offense and the Chiefs rolled to a 24-10 victory over the Seahawks.Jason Rantz
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Taco Time went woke, dropped Mexi-Fries name after faux anger
Taco Time's iconic Mexi-Fries couldn't withstand Seattle's wokeness. The fast-food institution stealthily ditched the name recently.
Frank Sumrall
WA Gun Law organization refutes statewide assault weapon ban
Gov. Jay Inslee and Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced a bill to ban assault weapons at a news conference in Tukwila earlier this week.
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Gov. Inslee will use homelessness to push for income tax
He argues Washingtonians don't need it because our state economy is "the envy of the U.S." due to the "gangbuster industries doing very, very well.”
Frank Sumrall
Cliff Mass: No 'snowpocalypse' on horizon for Seattle metro area
Cliff Mass described this weekend to have only some moisture in the air, and to expect just a few snow showers on Sunday.
Jason Rantz
Rantz: WA Dems responsible as 41,330 cars stolen, now try to ban police traffic stops
The stolen cars are often used in smash-and-grab crimes as criminals take advantage of defunded, demoralized, and understaffed police departments.
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Investigation found no n-word slurs at football game, some media keep misleading
An independent investigation into allegations that the n-word was said at a football game in Stanwood suggests none of this happened.Dave Ross
Dave Ross
Ross: Zelenskyy's speech to Congress has historic influences
"Against all odds, and doom and gloom scenarios. Ukraine didn't fall. Ukraine is alive and kicking," Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Dave Ross
Ross: The secret to Trump's success could be released with his tax returns
It took four years of due process, but Congress has voted to release the last six years of Donald Trump’s tax returns.
Dave Ross
Ross: People moving downtown could make the commute easier
The pandemic got a lot of office workers hooked on the commute-free life. So companies need to eliminate the commute!
Dave Ross
Ross: Rating how useful feedback surveys are anyway
Nines and tens count as passing, but anything below nine is considered failing. Have a nice rest of your day.
Dave Ross
Ross: Can AI software solve Seattle's graffiti problem?
I talked with the computer to see if AI really is the future to see if it could solve the persistent problems of Seattle, including graffiti.
Dave Ross
Ross: The Troyer trial and why people see what they experience
An emotional lava flowing just below the surface, as long as our go-to reaction is “when in doubt think the worst” – I predict more eruptions.Dori Monson
Dori Monson Show
Business owner: Seattle City Council not doing its job
Seattle business owner Bill Cahill says when it comes to crime in the city, "We have a city council that's asleep at the wheel."
Dori Monson Show
Dori Exclusive: Post-acquittal, Sheriff Troyer talks politics, Seattle ‘mess,’ and re-election plans
Troyer said it wasn’t until he decided to run for election two years ago that he started feeling the squeeze of politics on himself – and his office.
Dori Monson Show
Exclusive: Sheriff Troyer acquitted, says governor, AG were 'coming after me'
Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer pushed back against the media, Gov. Inslee, and AG Bob Ferguson after he was acquitted Wednesday.
Dori Monson Show
Dori: Lawsuit addresses slow police response that caused Ballard man’s death
The case stems from Nov. 2, 2021, when Yurek’s son “got on the phone and called 911” when he believed his dad was suffering a heart attack.
Dori Monson Show
Dori: A solution to Seattle-Tacoma ranking No. 2 in U.S. for porch thefts
A new study shows the Seattle-Tacoma region now ranks No. 2 among “Worst Metro Cities for Package Theft” in the United States.
Frank Sumrall
Piroshky Piroshky, closed in 2022 due to crime, set to reopen after Christmas
Three separate shootings occurred in February along Third Avenue when the business decided to close, including two happening within a week from each other.Gee & Ursula
Frank Sumrall
Honking car horn illegal in Washington despite rising road rage trends
PEMCO Insurance found 68% of Seattle drivers believe it’s at least somewhat appropriate to honk, whereas about half (46%) said the same in 2017.
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Scenarios: 'I want my husband to get a matching tattoo with me'
A Gee and Ursula Show listener wants her husband to get a matching tattoo with her for Christmas. Is this a good idea?
Frank Sumrall
Gee & Ursula: Should Tacoma Utilities Director be making over 400K?
Tacoma's Public Utilities Director Jackie Flowers is receiving a 5.6% raise -- now earning more than $400,000 for the year.
Frank Sumrall
Gee Scott: Should we upzone the entire state of Washington?
State Democrats pushed for a bill that would have opened up the market for more "missing middle housing" in Washington state.
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Gee Scott, Spike O'Neill disagree on Sheriff Troyer verdict
Gee Scott and Spike O'Neill disagreed sharply on a Pierce County jury finding Sheriff Ed Troyer not guilty in his misdemeanor trial.
Bill Kaczaraba
Gee & Ursula: Graffiti arrests will set standards for punishment
Seattle police have arrested two graffiti taggers accused of causing more than $300,000 in damage across the city.Podcasts
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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?
Chris Sullivan
Washington state toll bill fees, penalties return in March
Washington state plans to start charging late fees and civil penalties on unpaid toll fees in March after their previous web upgrade.
Chris Sullivan
United bets big on Boeing with new orders
It's a huge vote of confidence for two of Boeing's most important airplanes that United Airlines has placed a huge order with the company.
Chris Sullivan
How WA State Patrol plans to reduce record road fatalities
Through October, we are on pace to break that record this year. There were 580 fatal crashes in the first ten months of this year.Feliks Banel: NW History and All Over The Map
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.
Feliks Banel
Park honors 'man who invented caring about Seattle history'
The park, which functions like a year-round outdoor living room for Pike Place Market, is named for a man who ‘invented’ caring about Seattle history.
Feliks Banel
George Jackson Brigade terrorized the Northwest in the 1970s
What do a grocery store on Capitol Hill, bank in Bellevue, a government office in Olympia, and Seattle City Light substation in Laurelhurst have in common?
Feliks Banel
Seattle's department store Santa photos revolutionized the holidays
There’s one lesser-known Seattle invention that may have had more impact on the world than the entire tech industry: The department store Santa Claus photo.
Feliks Banel
Deck the Deere for Centralia’s Lighted Tractor Parade
Deck the Deere with boughs of holly and hang a shining star upon the harvester because it’s time in for the Centralia – WASHINGTON - Lighted Tractor Parade.