With fentanyl deaths rising, Seattle area sees spike in drug cartel activity
The head of the local Drug Enforcement Administration branch says the Seattle area is seeing a spike in activity from drug cartels.5 years ago
Kirkland teen says teacher, school are pressuring students to get vaccinated
A Kirkland teen says her teacher spent class time trying to convince high school students to get vaccinated and shame those who are eligible and haven't got the shot yet.5 years ago
Lakewood mayor: ‘Science turns into political science’ with pause on rollbacks
Lakewood's mayor Don Anderson believes the governor's pause on rollbacks after Pierce County already had to move is politically motivated.5 years ago
Police guild president says members want Sheriff Johanknecht to resign
The police union in King County is asking for Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht to resign. King County Police Officers Guild President Mike Mansanarez explains why.5 years ago
Rev. Franklin Graham disappointed Seattle Police rescinded his invitation
Rev. Franklin Graham says he's disappointed that the Seattle Police Department rescinded an invitation to his Law Enforcement Appreciation event.5 years ago
Son says mom’s death from cancer labeled ‘Covid’ on death certificate
Kevin is frustrated because COVID-19 is listed as one of the causes of death on his mother's death certificate. She had been battling stage-4 pancreatic cancer.5 years ago
Dad tells Dori he wants homeless encampment near school gone
The father of a student at Broadview-Thompson in Seattle says he wants Seattle Public Schools to clear out a nearby homeless encampment.5 years ago
State lawmaker: Capital gains tax ‘not necessarily’ the first step toward income tax
Is a newly-approved 7% capital gains tax the first step toward a state income tax? Rep. Noel Frame explains why that may not be the case.5 years ago
Court battle over newly-passed capital gains tax could rewrite Washington’s tax code
Washington lawmakers approved a 7% capital gains tax over the weekend, setting the stage for a court battle that could redefine the state's tax code.5 years ago
Lacey youth baseball team cancels Cooperstown trip over vaccine requirement
A youth baseball tournament in Cooperstown says COVID-19 vaccinations are required to attend, but a vaccine for kids has still not yet been approved.5 years ago
Gov. Inslee wishes Pierce County couple well with wedding
Kayla is merely hours from her wedding day and is struggling to figure out logistics as her home county is rolling back to Phase 2.5 years ago
How single-family zoning and regulatory fees lead to high housing costs in Seattle
Windermere's Matthew Gardner joins Dori to try and explain why he thinks single-family zoning doesn't work for Seattle anymore.5 years ago
Bride in tears as Inslee rolls back Pierce County the day before her wedding
Kayla shared her struggle with Dori Monson as Gov. Inslee's rollback of Pierce County a day before her wedding makes it a nightmare to pull off.5 years ago
Former FX McRorys owner to open new Kraken Bar & Grill at Northgate
Mick McHugh, of F.X. McRory's, announced on Thursday he's opening the Kraken Bar and Grill at Northgate's new Kraken practice facility.5 years ago
Mercer Island gym owner unable to pay rent due to COVID, being sued for $350,000
A Mercer Island gym owner is being sued by multi-billion dollar company for unpaid rent due to the COVID shutdown.5 years ago
Founder of ‘Recall Sawant’ says he’s opposite of ‘right winger’ and has a plan for signature gathering
Founder of the Recall Sawant effort, Ernie Lou, told KIRO Radio’s Dori Monson he wants to clarify he’s opposite of ‘right winger.’5 years ago
Is climate change having a big impact on Major League Baseball?
Meteorologist Cliff Mass on CBS suggesting that climate change is impacting baseball.5 years ago
Seattle dad says local park is ‘completely encased with encampments’
After hearing about homeless encampments that have taken over fields in Ballard, a Seattle parent shared a similar story from Capitol Hill.5 years ago
Federal Way mayor: King County doing needle exchange without city’s consent
Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell on the Needle Exchange program potentially breaking rules, and how he believes the wrong approach is being taken.5 years ago
Washington gym owner claims his insurance rates have gone up 1,000%
Auburn Business owner, Brent Phelps, on his skyrocketing insurance rates as a result of COVID lockdowns and the few options he has.5 years ago
Washington Rep: Capital gains tax is just ‘parity in the tax code’
Democratic Representative Noel Frame and KIRO Radio's Dori Monson debate the capital gains tax and discuss the revenue forecast for the state.5 years ago
Tim Eyman says AG Ferguson wants more money that he doesn’t have
State Attorney General Bob Ferguson is demanding $2.8 million in legal fees and costs related to his lawsuit against initiative promoter Tim Eyman.6 years ago
Shorewood grad claims losing Thunderbird logo due to mascot bill a ‘slap in the face’
Allison, a recent Shorewood grad, is upset about that their school mascot the "Thunderbirds" is being included in the Mascot bill.6 years ago
