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‘That makes MLB the villain in all this’: KIRO hosts push back on Everett’s eminent domain bid for Aqua Sox stadium

Everett is moving toward seizing downtown properties through eminent domain for a proposed Aqua Sox stadium.

2 months ago

Seattle’s airport will hit its limit by 2032 — Seattle Port Commissioner shares his bold solution

"For context, SEA was built for 30 million passengers," Cho said. "Last year, we did 53.4 [million]. So at a certain point, SEA will break."

2 months ago

‘Less officers are leaving, more officers are coming in’: SPD on track to reach 1,250 officers by end of 2026

As the city prepares itself to host six 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, the SPD is retaining its staff better than it has in years.

2 months ago

‘Not a lot of really small police departments left’: Thurston County sheriff warns of budget squeeze on local policing

Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders said when it comes to policing, small police departments will be hit the hardest by the budget shortfall.

2 months ago

‘This state can’t out-earn a spending problem’: Gee reacts to Ferguson’s office warning to brace for ‘most challenging budget’ yet

The Washington State Office of Financial Management sent out a memo Friday to agency directors warning of "significant budget shortfalls."

2 months ago

‘The payoff is going to outmatch the price tag’: Gee says Seattle’s $32M World Cup investment will pay off

Seattle's $32 million investment in the World Cup as a host is set to yield significant returns for the city and its economy.

2 months ago

‘I agree with Bob’: Gee and Ursula weigh in after Doug Baldwin publicly challenges Governor Ferguson on clemency denials

Doug Baldwin voiced his frustration with Washington Governor Bob Ferguson, claiming he has rejected every clemency recommendation the board has sent him so far.

2 months ago

‘We look like fools’: Gee and Ursula rip mayor as council member says she’s breaking law over CCTV cameras

The FIFA World Cup in Seattle is weeks away, but the city's mayor, Katie Wilson, is still split on whether the CCTV cameras should be turned on.

2 months ago

‘I wish they had a guardrail’: Gee calls out investment companies as Seattle ranks among worst metros for paid-off mortgages

The Seattle metro area ranks eighth-lowest among the 50 largest metro areas in the country for paid-off mortgages, according to The Seattle Times.

2 months ago

‘Losing Wild Waves is a real bummer’: Ursula says housing should replace park instead of massive warehouse

A massive 1 million-square-foot industrial warehouse is slated to replace the longtime local aquatic treasure, Wild Waves.

2 months ago

‘There wasn’t a single thing left’: Seattle’s Bubbleman speaks out after van, equipment stolen in Ballard

Bubbleman lost his van and equipment in Ballard, impacting his bubble shows for children. Discover his story and community support.

2 months ago

‘My blood pressure went through the roof’: Gee reacts to $2.2B wealth exodus from King County

Discover the reasons behind the $2.2B wealth exodus in King County and its impact on the local economy.

2 months ago

‘That’s just so abhorrent to me’: Former King County sheriff says city has failed Aurora, but arresting sex workers is first step

After 95 shootings in two years along Aurora Avenue, former King County Sheriff John Urquhart said arresting sex workers is the first step.

2 months ago

‘They stood by and did nothing’: Attorney for family of teen killed at Gas Works Park says lawsuit forced city to act

Mattheis Johnson was killed in an accident at Gas Works Park last year. Johnson's family filed a lawsuit, but dismissed it after the city took action.

2 months ago

Zuckerberg’s $300M superyacht passes through Seattle’s Ballard locks right when Meta cuts 1,400 local jobs

Shortly after it was revealed that nearly 1,400 King County-based jobs were a part of Meta's massive layoffs, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's $300 million superyacht appeared in Seattle.

2 months ago

‘Everything has to be on the table’: Seattle Public Schools superintendent says closures still possible to fix $87M deficit

Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Ben Shuldiner made it clear he is not afraid to make cuts to ease an $87 million deficit.

2 months ago

‘Families will hurt from this for years’: Gee wants King County homeless agency dissolved, says damage will last decades

As local leaders aim to dissolve the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, Gee and Ursula discussed if that is the right move.

2 months ago

‘There are potential hurdles’: Seattle council president says SPD staffing goals face constraints amid Aurora concerns

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson said the police department is making immediate plans to place more officers in the North Aurora corridor.

2 months ago

‘I agree with the people leaving’: Gee understands WA’s stalled population growth

A new census found that Washington's population is no longer booming like it once was, with a nearly even rate of people coming and going from the state.