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‘You knew what you voted for’: Gee says don’t act shocked as Katie Wilson’s approval plunges amid recall effort

A new poll shows only one in three Seattle voters trust Mayor Wilson's safety plan as recall efforts intensify, and Gee Scott wonders why people are surprised.
4 hours ago

‘As if I’m some kind of grifter’: We Heart Seattle founder fires back at state probe as Gee and Ursula press her on accountability

We Heart Seattle founder Andrea Suarez said she gave up a corporate career, invested $25,000, and spent three years picking up trash for free.
6 hours ago

‘We were the underdogs going in’: Tacoma Little Leaguers stun Alabama in World Series opener

Tacoma's Soundview Little League won the World Series opener 2-0 against Alabama and the parents celebrated the team's remarkable achievement on the big stage.
7 hours ago

‘I’m tired of doing this every year’: Gee, Ursula sound off on Seattle teachers’ strike threat

Seattle educators voice frustrations over contract talks, warning of a potential strike if an agreement isn't reached soon.
10 hours ago

‘I don’t think this is really political’: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson orders faster Seattle permitting as apartment reviews stretch past a year

Large apartment projects in Seattle currently spend about 374 days in city-controlled permit review, more than double the city's own 180-day target.
12 hours ago

‘We are intervening way too late’: State police leader says WA’s crime drop still masks deeper problems

WASPC chief advocates for increased staff as WA sees a significant 21% drop in homicides and decreases in overall crime rates.
1 day ago

‘Is it about safety or money?’: Ursula questions Edmonds’ motive behind 24/7 school speed cameras

The Edmonds City Council voted 5-2 to keep school zone speed cameras running 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
1 day ago

‘That was nasty’: Gee and Ursula attempt to process Mariners’ historic 22-0 loss

Gee and Ursula analyze the Mariners' shocking 22-0 shutout loss to the Brewers, marking a record defeat for the team.
1 day ago

‘This is a dream come true’: Tacoma dad raves about Soundview Little League’s trip to the World Series

Soundview Little League from Tacoma heads to the World Series, making dreams a reality for players and families in WA.
2 days ago

‘Rectify it’: Gee and Ursula tell We Heart Seattle to fix safety gaps, not fight L&I

Gee and Ursula urged We Heart Seattle to take action on safety instead of disputing with L&I. Learn about their impact and ongoing efforts for community safety.
2 days ago

‘People are choosing between health insurance and rent’: 66,000 WA residents dropped ACA coverage as premiums surged

A new state report showed 66,000 people in Washington dropped their Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans during or shortly after open enrollment this year.
2 days ago

‘Way too much traffic’: Black Diamond, Sultan lead Puget Sound-area growth as Seattle affordability pushes residents outward

Black Diamond and Sultan both posted the fastest growth of any city in the region, up 45% over the past six years. Additionally, Stanwood grew 21%.
2 days ago

‘Nothing like the King County Regional Homelessness Authority’: Pierce County executive pitches ‘unified’ homelessness strategy

The City of Tacoma is weighing whether to join a countywide effort that Pierce County Executive Ryan Mello is calling a "Unified Regional Approach."
2 days ago

‘The bill is due’: Gee says Seattle’s wealthiest neighborhoods are socializing a $2 billion problem they created

Around 60 years ago, residents in some of Seattle's richest neighborhoods asked the city to bury the power lines. Now the cables are falling apart.
3 days ago

‘Is it a revolution?’: KIRO host probes housing shift as Seattle leads nation in pending home sales decline

Seattle just posted the biggest drop in pending home sales of any major city in the country.
5 days ago

‘It is complete anarchy’: Denny Blaine for All spokesperson says Seattle is ignoring judge’s orders at notorious nude beach

A judge ordered Seattle to crack down on illegal activity at Denny Blaine Park. A month later, Lee Keller said the city hasn't done a thing.
6 days ago

‘We want to hear the results’: Gee, Ursula say millionaires’ tax needs accountability as new estimate adds $400M to projections

Washington's millionaires' tax could bring in $3.1 billion in its first budget cycle, roughly $400 million more than lawmakers initially projected.
6 days ago

‘We can’t become callous’: KIRO hosts debate what a startup’s departure to Texas says about Seattle’s business climate

Another Seattle-area tech startup is heading to Texas, and Ursula Reutin and Angela Poe Russell say the region can't afford to shrug it off.
7 days ago

‘She does not have a better window’: Seattle Councilmember Bob Kettle clashes with Mayor Wilson over Bite of Seattle response

Seattle City Councilmember Bob Kettle said Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson does not have a better read on public safety than the council.
7 days ago

‘They were very aware’: Phoebe Gates’ startup faces federal fraud questions over cookie stuffing scheme

Messages reveal Phoebe Gates' knowledge of improper commission practices at their shopping company for months. She now could face up to 20 years in prison.
7 days ago

‘Of course there is’: Former King County sheriff says it’s obvious a Bite of Seattle shooting suspect remains at large

Sue Rahr said it doesn't take a news conference to connect the dots on whether a third suspect in the Bite of Seattle shooting is still out there.
8 days ago

‘Where is that money going?’: Ursula questions Seattle’s homeless spending as city eyes new RV parking rules

KIRO hosts Gee and Ursula both support tougher RV parking rules but are questioning where the city's homeless spending is actually going.
8 days ago

‘We’re not doing that’: Gee backs Seattle’s ban on rental junk fees, blasts pet rent charges

The Seattle City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to ban a group of add-on rental fees that tenants said have quietly inflated the cost of housing for years.
8 days ago

‘Roll my eyes’: Gee’s not a fan of Jimothy landing his own Lego figure

KIRO host Gee Scott expresses discontent over Jimothy's Lego fame in Seattle. What does this mean for the beloved raccoon?
9 days ago