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.4 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.4 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.4 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.4 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.4 months ago
‘We’ll see how long this lasts’: Gee, Ursula skeptical of Kroger’s biggest price cuts in years
Discover the implications of Kroger's price cuts and whether they can truly benefit shoppers in the long run.5 months ago
‘Go look at the other 98%’: Reagan Dunn urges DCHS auditors to look deeper for ‘rampant fraud’
King County probes DCHS for potential fraud, urging thorough audits to address waste and abuse in WA services.5 months ago
‘It wasn’t to get attention’: Mariners fan hit by foul ball responds to online attacks
In the midst of the Seattle Mariners' game, an M's fan, Jamie Golla, was struck in the head by a sharp line drive and received harsh backlash online.5 months ago
‘There could have been other victims’: Disturbing new details emerge in UW student Juniper Blessing’s murder
Disturbing new details have emerged in the murder of the 19-year-old University of Washington student, Juniper Blessing.5 months ago
SPD Chief: ‘One of the most important things was the use of cameras’ in arrests of two homicide suspects
SPD conducted swift arrests for suspects in connection with two separate homicides last weekend that devastated the Seattle community.5 months ago
‘Nobody was suspecting a serious infectious disease’: UW director warns hantavirus shows world isn’t ready for next pandemic
Dr. Peter Rabinowitz said the local risk of hantavirus isn't what worries him — it's that the world remains unprepared for the next pandemic.5 months ago
Ursula: ‘Governor Ferguson, what about suspending the CCA?’ as local inflation nears a full point above national rate
"My question is, Governor Ferguson, what about suspending the CCA?" Ursula asked.5 months ago
‘She’s making a lot of rookie mistakes’: Ursula says Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson needs to improve her communications team
KIRO host Ursula Reutin called out Katie Wilson's team for how it handled questions about CCTV cameras.5 months ago
‘A waste of taxpayers’ money’: West Seattle artist says city overspends on annual $4M graffiti clean up
West Seattle artist argues the city overspends on graffiti cleanup, raising concerns over taxpayers' money and artistic expression.5 months ago
‘Some sacrifices you have to make’: Gee chooses World Cup over son’s wedding day
As the World Cup in Seattle is just around the corner, KIRO Newsradio host Gee Scott had some exciting news to share.5 months ago
‘That should have never happened’: Gee says Katie Wilson’s Starbucks comment was wrong for a city leader
KIRO host Gee Scott critiques Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's remarks on Starbucks amid the company's Nashville expansion announcement.5 months ago
‘I never get calls when social services are cut’: Gee calls out Laurelhurst for forcing Seattle Children’s helicopters to land mile away
Seattle Children's wants to revisit a policy that requires some medical helicopters to land a mile away and transport patients the rest of the way.5 months ago
‘A dream 42 years in the making’: Ezell’s Famous Chicken owner eyes nationwide franchise
Discover Ezell's journey from Seattle roots to nationwide franchise expansion after 42 years of success.5 months ago
WA AG defends role in drafting millionaires’ tax legislation, pushes back on McKenna’s claims
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown pushed back against the legal challenge to the state's new millionaires tax.5 months ago
‘We need your help’: Copper theft forces Seattle’s Taproot Theatre to raise $400K
Support Seattle's Taproot Theatre in recovering from a copper wire theft that threatens their 50-year legacy in the arts.5 months ago
Sen. Pedersen says Legislature has no desire to expand millionaires’ tax, but calls 1933 ruling ‘a mistake’
Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen is quelling speculation that the millionaires' tax will turn into a general state income tax.5 months ago
‘Protect the babies’: Gee blasts encampments near Seattle schools
Concern grows as encampments near Seattle schools return, affecting daycare owners and community safety.5 months ago
‘It’s not gonna hurt anybody’: Gee backs the ongoing fight for pro-nudity at Denny Blaine Park
Denny Blaine Park-goers and local residents remain up in arms about nudity at the park, despite recent clothing requirements being imposed last year.5 months ago
