Wildfires in Winthrop are becoming ‘horrendous annual tradition’
Winthrop is sandwiched between two wildfires, and had the poorest air quality in the US on Thursday. One resident says it's becoming an annual occurrence.5 years ago
‘It’s time for change’: First prominent challenger for King County Executive in 12 years makes his case
State Sen. Joe Nguyen explains why he believes now is the time for a new King County Executive after 12 years with Dow Constantine in charge.5 years ago
Ursula: Downtown Seattle needs to clean up before inviting people back
The Downtown Seattle Association hopes to get us all to visit the heart of the city after the pandemic, but has anyone thought to clean up first?5 years ago
More cars hit by debris on Seattle freeways with few solutions in sight
After another four vehicles were hit by debris thrown off I-90 in Seattle over the weekend, local officials are still searching for answers.5 years ago
Ursula endorses Bruce Harrell for Seattle mayor, suggests adding Lance Randall to administration
After speaking to all but one of the leading candidates for Seattle's next mayor, Ursula Reutin gives her personal endorsement and explains why.5 years ago
Seattle mayoral candidate Andrew Houston: City’s unsheltered need a ‘sense of permanence’
Gee and Ursula speak to mayoral candidate Andrew Grant Houston, a leading candidate in terms of money raised. He is an architect and a housing activist.5 years ago
Seattle mayoral candidate Lance Randall: ‘Stop the rhetoric’ against public safety, businesses
Seattle mayoral candidate Lance Randall has been in politics on the East Coast and in Seattle, where he has led several economic development programs.5 years ago
NBA greats return to Seattle for ‘The Crawsover’ summer Pro-Am
Some big name basketball players are coming back home to Seattle this summer for the return of "The Crawsover," hosted and organized by Jamal Crawford.5 years ago
Locals ‘bellied up to the bar’ again in Seattle as COVID restrictions lifted
With the state's COVID restrictions on bars and restaurants lifted as of 12:01 a.m. on June 30, nightlife is back, including at Seattle's Streamline Tavern.5 years ago
State superintendent: Critical race theory is ‘manufactured outrage,’ not being taught in Washington
KIRO Radio's Gee & Ursula ask Washington's head of public schools what he expects of our state's learning curriculum.5 years ago
Seattle councilmember touts ‘win-win’ approach to addressing downtown homeless camps
Councilmember Andrew Lewis believes that a new program could provide the right formula to finally address Seattle's homeless crisis.5 years ago
King County councilmember pushing to condemn park near downtown Seattle courthouse
Councilmember Reagan Dunn is pushing to have the county condemn a park neighboring the King County Courthouse in downtown Seattle.5 years ago
Virologist warns that Delta variant poses ‘great risk’ to those only partially vaccinated
If you haven't received your second vaccine shot, you may want to get another shot soon to be better protected against any COVID-19 variant.5 years ago
Inflation to be expected as we ‘reopen the economy,’ says economist
The price for almost everything seems to be increasing, and inflation is up by nearly 5%. Why? Matthew Gardner, chief economist for Windermere, explains.5 years ago
Gee & Ursula: Should we work from home forever, or is it time to return to the office?
KIRO Radio's Gee and Ursula opened the phone lines to let listeners share why they either want to return to the office or work from home.5 years ago
Gee & Ursula: Why did it take a murder before city took action on homeless camp?
Crews cleared out a homeless camp in Seattle's Ravenna neighborhood after a shooting. Ursula wants to know why the city of Seattle can't be proactive.5 years ago
Washington hospitality industry staring down shortage of nearly 90,000 workers
With businesses finally able to reopen, many in Washington have continued to struggle to fill open jobs, particularly in the hospitality industry.5 years ago
Gee & Ursula: Why extending eviction moratoriums could actually hurt renters
Seattle renters are going to get support, thanks to three bills passed by city council. But Gee and Ursula wonder if it could hurt more than it helps.5 years ago
Why is it difficult for us to talk about Critical Race Theory?
Some don't know what it is, others have already formed opinions, and the political divide grows as America grapples with Critical Race Theory.5 years ago
Time to redefine ‘toughness’ after Osaka drops out of French Open
Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from the French Open sparked conversations about mental health and athletes. 710 ESPN's Stacy Jo Rost shares her perspective.5 years ago
Business owner: Crime, homelessness in downtown Seattle has ‘never been this bad’
The owner of a downtown Seattle parking garage company told KIRO Radio's Gee & Ursula that the homelessness situation has never been as bad as it is now.5 years ago
Mayor Durkan says Seattle school district needs to ‘step up’ and move encampment
According to the city and Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, clearing the encampment near Broadview-Thomson K-8 is the school district's problem.5 years ago
Attorney for Ellis family: We need a ‘fully independent investigatory agency’
James Bible, the attorney for Manuel Ellis' family, speaks about the charges, why the investigation took so long, and what the family has been through.5 years ago
