‘They didn’t have the evidence’: King County prosecutor explains why no felony charges in Pike Place kidnapping case
King County Prosecutor Leesa Mannion details why there were no felony charges filed in Pike Place kidnapping incident involving a baby.3 months ago
‘We saw those crimes plummet’: King County prosecutor pushes copper wire theft approach that worked for catalytic converters
King County Prosecutor Leesa Manion is pushing lawmakers to pass a bill she said would drastically reduce copper wire theft.3 months ago
‘It should be hair-on-fire urgency’: Ursula sounds off on Seattle’s drug crisis, treatment beds
Ursula highlights the critical need for more drug treatment beds in Seattle to combat the ongoing crisis.3 months ago
‘It’s how you thread the needle’: KIRO hosts weigh former Starbucks CEO’s warning that WA is driving out entrepreneurs
Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz warned Washington could lose the next generation of entrepreneurs.3 months ago
‘He needs to make this right’: KIRO hosts question Pierce County Sheriff Swank’s integrity after false claim about 911 call
Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank faces scrutiny over a false 911 claim during a recent meeting. KIRO hosts question the sheriff's willingness to clear the air.3 months ago
‘It was a horrible scene’: Ursula describes crime pushing businesses out of Seattle’s Chinatown
Ursula Reutin shares her insights on crime affecting Chinatown businesses, highlighting the dire consequences for the community.3 months ago
‘When we allow abuse and violence to fester we’re all unsafe’: KIRO hosts call for accountability at Tacoma ICE facility as judge orders inspections
A federal judge ruled last week that the Tacoma ICE facility must allow inspections.3 months ago
‘Rob a bank, that’s 10 years’: Gee questions why wage theft earns a ‘slap on the wrist’
Explore the disparity in penalties for wage theft in Washington and its impact on workers in taxpayer-funded projects.3 months ago
‘Something is seriously wrong’: Hosts weigh in on WA’s 1% property tax cap impacting Clyde Hill’s budget crisis
Hosts discuss Clyde Hill's financial struggles amid WA's property tax limits and their impact on the town's budget crisis.3 months ago
Domestic violence is the No. 2 driver of homelessness in Clark County, report finds
Clark County's homelessness report, released earlier this week, found that the number one driver of homelessness is the rising cost of housing.3 months ago
‘Pretty sure it was started by fireworks’: Douglas County asking for volunteers, donations as Chelan Hills Fire scorches region
As the Chelan Hills Fire approaches full containment, the cause is under criminal investigation by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.3 months ago
‘Low-hanging fruit’: Gee questions why ICE targets people with ‘least amount of power’ as arrest pace doubles
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests have roughly doubled as the agency has pushed to increase arrest rates.3 months ago
‘The priorities are beyond backwards’: KIRO producer rips college sports spending amid UW’s $16M athletics deficit
Examine UW's $16M athletics deficit and its effect on local businesses amid ongoing spending controversies.3 months ago
‘Why make it harder to vote?’: Gee, Ursula weigh in after 3 WA jurisdictions placed under state voting oversight
Explore why three WA jurisdictions face state scrutiny over voting rules and their impact on the electoral process.3 months ago
‘We proved we can pull this off’: Gee, Ursula debate Seattle’s World Cup legacy
Explore the lasting legacy of Seattle's World Cup, from crowds to local businesses, and its significance for the city's future.3 months ago
‘Kids are terrified of debt’: State superintendent pitches new life-skills class for WA high schoolers
Superintendent proposes life-skills class for WA high schoolers to address debt concerns and prepare for financial independence.3 months ago
‘I don’t think any of us will ever be ready’: Gee admits he still doesn’t have a go bag as deadly wildfire rages in eastern WA
As the deadly Chelan Hills fire continues to burn in eastern Washington, KIRO hosts Gee and Ursula urged listeners to prepare for wildfire season.3 months ago
‘If you have enough money, you can get out of it’: Gee questions whether former Wenatchee CEO who embezzled $24M will face real time
Patrick Bucknum, a former CEO of a healthcare clinic in Wenatchee, pleaded guilty to an embezzlement scheme.3 months ago
KIRO host stunned at grade of fireworks average person can buy in WA as injuries at Harborview up 65%
Firework-related injuries at Harborview Medical Center jumped 65% compared to last year, with 86 people treated over the holiday.3 months ago
‘I was fuming all weekend’: Ursula gets her first traffic ticket in 30 years
Discover Ursula's reaction to WA's new $125 work zone traffic ticket as fines replace warnings, effective July 1.3 months ago
‘Actually a very good thing’: KIRO host says Seattle’s slowed population growth gives leaders time to tackle housing
Seattle's population growth has slowed significantly.3 months ago
‘Just don’t mess it up’: Gee weighs in on whether Seattle’s looser public drinking laws should stay
Seattle is testing lenient rules around public drinking, but what started as a limited-time allowance actually could extend well beyond its expiration date.3 months ago
‘You’re so full of it’: Gee blasts Seattle’s ‘performative’ homelessness politics as city loses nearly 700 shelter beds
Seattle's homelessness policies fall short, with nearly 700 shelter beds cut, revealing a need for more effective solutions.3 months ago
