‘This hit me different’: Gee and Draze react to charges against officers in Manuel Ellis death
For many, the news that three Tacoma police officers would be charged for their role in the death of Manuel Ellis marked an emotional moment.5 years ago
Reflecting on race relations in America one year after George Floyd’s murder
May 25, 2021, is the one-year anniversary of George Floyd's murder. Gee and Ursula discuss if, one year later, race relations in the US have improved.5 years ago
Trans woman shares her experience transitioning 12 years ago
KIRO Radio's Gee and Ursula say they're uncomfortable talking about gender identities because they have so much to learn, but a listener says if you make an honest effort, that's all she asks.5 years ago
Was CDC’s updated mask guidance too much, too soon?
Virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen explains why the CDC's updated mask guidance makes sense with the science, but is going to be difficult to enforce.5 years ago
Washington transitions to ‘new normal’ as all counties can be in Phase 3
Gee and Ursula talk about how different and happy this past weekend felt. Plus, starting Tuesday, all Washington counties can be in Phase 3 of reopening.5 years ago
Businesses left to shoulder burden of enforcing state’s relaxed mask rules
Despite relief over relaxing of the state's mask mandate, it also will soon have businesses shouldering the burden of enforcing these new rules.5 years ago
King County Human Services head: Housing homeless in hotels is a ‘faster, cheaper’ solution
King County Human Services Director Leo Flor sheds light on the plan to house 1,600 of the region's homeless population in hotels.5 years ago
Art Langlie, grandson of former governor, joins list of Seattle mayoral candidates
The list of candidates for Seattle mayor keeps growing. Art Langlie, grandson of a former Seattle mayor and state governor, has joined the field.5 years ago
WA Hospitality Association: Reopening date gives restaurant, hotel workers ‘security’
The CEO of the Washington Hospitality Association says setting a date for the state to reopen would offer hospitality employees some job security.5 years ago
Gee & Ursula: The more people who share COVID-19 stories, the better
After working at an event in the town of Republic, Wash., that led to about 100 people getting sick with COVID-19, one resident is sharing her experience.5 years ago
Secretary of State: Recount in Arizona is a ‘frightening precedent to set’
Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman explains why she recently called out Republicans in Arizona for the recount of the 2020 election results.5 years ago
Fourth wave is ‘totally stoppable’ says state hospital association president
Washington has seen an increase in hospitalizations for COVID-19, but a local hospital leader says the fourth wave can still be turned around.5 years ago
Pierce County ‘frustrated’ it didn’t get a pause before its Phase 2 rollback
Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier is frustrated by the pause in rollbacks, adding that "treating different counties differently is not science."5 years ago
SPD interim chief: ‘We are a safe city’ despite concerns over police staffing
Despite concerns over staffing shortages at SPD, interim Chief Adrian Diaz remains confident in the relative overall safety of the city as a whole.5 years ago
Why Washington might not need herd immunity to ‘start taking masks off’
Could we start seeing COVID restrictions relaxed before we reach herd immunity? Georgetown virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen believes so.5 years ago
Gee & Ursula: Is rolling back or refusing to be vaccinated more harmful?
Many Washington counties are at risk of rolling back a phase this week, but will that make a difference, or do we just need more people vaccinated?5 years ago
Virologist agrees with CDC on easing mask restriction for vaccinated people
Dr. Angela Rasmussen weighs in on the new guidance from the CDC about when fully vaccinated people don't have to wear a mask, mostly when outdoors.5 years ago
Bellevue Police Chief Steve Mylett: ‘Derek Chauvin does not represent us’
For Bellevue Police Chief Steve Mylett, Derek Chauvin's conviction was a necessary first step toward earning back the public's trust in law enforcement.5 years ago
Auburn mayor: Clearing homeless camps ‘about getting people help with services’
Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus explains a recently-passed ordinance making it a criminal offense to camp in the city's public parks.5 years ago
State’s return to in-person learning has been ‘very different East vs West’
All schools in Washington must now offer at least part-time in-person learning for any student who wants it, but each district makes its own plan.5 years ago
Gee & Ursula: Each mass shooting now just a ‘blip on the screen’
Since the beginning of this year, there have been nearly 150 mass shootings across the country. Gee and Ursula discuss the shootings and what can be done.5 years ago
Pierce County Exec: Rollback to Phase 2 will cost jobs at a crucial time
Bruce Dammeier, the Pierce County Executive, responds to Governor Inslee's rolling back of Pierce County to Phase 2 this week.5 years ago
Training program aims to ‘slow down stressful situations’ for Washington police officers
Neuroscientist Dr. Jonathan Page believes the key to helping Washington police officers make safer decisions could very well be found in our brains.5 years ago
