KIRO Newsradio Anchor

Aaron Granillo

Aaron Granillo is a reporter for KIRO Newsradio. He grew up in Seattle and studied broadcast journalism at Arizona State University in Phoenix. Aaron started his news-talk career at KTAR before becoming a morning host and anchor for KNAU, Arizona Public Radio in Flagstaff. His story about a Native American chef won a 2017 National Edward R. Murrow Award for writing.

So long 70s, hello ‘Fogtober’

Western Washington gets one more taste of summer before cooler temperatures, light rain, and chilly nights settle in.

5 days ago

King County names FBI veteran as first taxpayer watchdog

King County has tapped a former FBI agent and veteran government watchdog to lead its first inspector general's office.

5 days ago

Lawsuit challenges Starbucks’ ‘sugar-free’ labels on protein drinks

Starbucks is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit that claims eight protein drinks labeled as “sugar-free” are misleading.

8 days ago

Ferguson seeks major disaster declaration after Spokane wildfires

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has requested a federal major disaster declaration that could unlock an estimated $128.9 million for wildfire survivors and community recovery efforts in eastern Washington.

15 days ago

‘We’re at double’: Record diesel prices hitting Washington’s fall harvest

Washington farmers are paying more to bring in their fall harvests as high diesel prices drive up the cost of running equipment and shipping crops.

22 days ago

New gun violence reduction strategy moves forward at Seattle City Hall

The Seattle City Council's Public Safety Committee voted Tuesday to advance a new gun violence reduction strategy.

1 month ago

Last splash: Wild Waves closing for good after 50 years

It's the last splash at Wild Waves in Federal Way.

1 month ago

Tacoma Humane Society overflowing after third large-scale cat rescue

The Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County is urgently seeking foster families and donations after a series of large-scale cat rescues.

1 month ago

Tacoma grocery store owner added to FBI’s Most Wanted Fraudsters list

A Tacoma grocery store owner accused of stealing more than $600,000 has been added to the FBI's Most Wanted Fraudsters list.

1 month ago

Storm system headed for western Washington as summer fades

The sun slipped below the horizon at 8 p.m. this week for the first time since mid-April — a sign that our summer days are numbered.

2 months ago

‘An indefensible cut’: Dolly Parton’s death reignites effort to fund WA’s Imagination Library

The death of Dolly Parton is renewing pressure on Washington lawmakers to fully restore state funding for her Imagination Library, an early literacy program.

2 months ago

Cheap imports, high stakes: WA ranchers sound alarm over 90-day beef deal

Trump's announcement that the U.S. will allow up to 300,000 tons of ground beef to be imported tariff-free for 90 days is drawing sharp criticism.

2 months ago

Firefighters make progress on wildfire near Mount Rainier’s Sunrise Visitor Center

Firefighters are gaining ground on a wildfire burning near one of Mount Rainier's most popular destinations, the Sunrise Visitor Center.

2 months ago

WA’s small business outlook trails national average, report finds

Washington's small business climate is underperforming the rest of the country, according to a report.

3 months ago

WA Cares program to begin paying long-term care benefits

Washington will begin paying benefits on Wednesday from its publicly funded long-term care program, known as "WA Cares."

3 months ago

Washington signs deal to link carbon market with California, Quebec

Washington has signed an agreement to link its carbon market with the joint program already operated by California and Quebec.