‘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 months 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 months 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.2 months 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.2 months 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.2 months 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.2 months 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.2 months 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.2 months 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.2 months 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.2 months 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.2 months 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.2 months 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?2 months ago
‘The best backdrop’: Gee ecstatic for new concert venue planned near Gorge Amphitheatre
KIRO host Gee Scott is all in on a new concert venue being planned near the Gorge Amphitheatre.2 months ago
‘I can’t say yes or no’: Interim SPD chief backtracks on third Bite of Seattle shooting suspect
Interim Seattle Police Chief Andre Sayles was unable to confirm or deny a third suspect in the Bite of Seattle shooting.2 months ago
‘What does DEI have to do with clearing brush?’: Gee, Ursula blast holdup of $15M in Spokane wildfire funds
Federal grants meant to help protect the Spokane area from wildfires were held up for months over a dispute involving DEI and immigration rules.2 months ago
‘This is 2026. Wake up!’: Gee says cell phone ban debate misses the real problem as Ursula pushes back
New research found that cell phone bans in schools produced essentially zero overall improvement.2 months ago
‘It’s not rocket science’: Gee and Ursula agree Seattle’s next police chief needs to come from within SPD
Gee and Ursula agree — Seattle's next chief should come from within the department, with interim SPD Chief Andre Sayles drawing support.2 months ago
‘Political stuff does not matter’: Gee urges unity on science as Gates Foundation gives record $540M to UW
Gee Scott believes Bill Gates' record gift to UW emphasizes the importance of science over politics, leading to a better future.2 months ago
‘Can we change the narrative?’: King County prosecutor pushes to tighten WA’s juvenile gun law amid Bite of Seattle fallout
King County Prosecutor Leesa Manion is pushing to tighten Washington's juvenile gun laws amid fallout from a shooting at the Bite of Seattle.2 months ago
‘What happened to our men?’: Gee and Ursula react to women outnumbering men in the workforce
For the third time ever, women lead in workforce numbers. Discover the impact of this milestone on the economy and society.2 months ago
‘She’s not turning them on’: Gee and Ursula split on whether $250,000 for Seattle cameras should be used for other resources
KIRO hosts Gee and Ursula were split on whether $250,000 set aside for Seattle surveillance cameras should be used for other resources.2 months ago
‘I don’t like Kshama Sawant’: Gee asks ‘are we done now?’ as Sawant finishes distant third
KIRO hosts Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin were relieved to see Kshama Sawant, who served on the Seattle City Council, finish in third place.2 months ago
