Push to ‘cancel the rent,’ extend moratoriums driven by risk of more homelessness
With eviction moratoriums set to expire at the end of June, some local groups are pushing for the state to cancel rent and help people avoid homelessness.5 years ago
Seattle Pride to make decision on police presence ‘from a community perspective’
Seattle Pride Executive Director Krystal Marx provided insight into the group's position on police presence at its events in the future.5 years ago
Wallingford bar owner ‘hopeful’ after extended closure due to move, COVID
The Octopus Bar in Wallingford was moving locations when the pandemic hit, forcing it to remain closed longer than expected. But it's opening this month.5 years ago
Why increased spending appears not to be helping Seattle homelessness
Mike is joined by Scott Greenstone from The Seattle Times to discuss Seattle’s former homelessness director and why we spend so much without a fix.6 years ago
How will Bezos stepping down at Amazon impact the company’s future?
KIRO Nights is joined by Todd Bishop of GeekWire to talk about how Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos will leave his post later this year.6 years ago
Is WA unemployment head ‘failing up’ with new role in Biden administration?
KIRO Nights is joined by Seattle Times reporters Paul Roberts and Jim Brunner to discuss the state unemployment head Susi LeVine and her new position.6 years ago
Boeing lands three sizable aircraft orders amidst DOJ settlements
Andrew McIntosh from the Puget Sound Business Journal joins KIRO Nights to fill us in on some good news out of Boeing.6 years ago
How faulty Boeing system eventually led to 737 MAX crashes
Jon Ostrower, editor-in-chief of The Air Current, stops by to discuss Boeing's MCAS system and how it had been found ineffective.6 years ago
‘Like the future of the Jetsons’: Company aims to build electric airplanes in WA
Mike is joined by Andrew McIntosh of the Puget Sound Business Journal to learn more about another company that may soon be making planes in Washington state.6 years ago
A ‘dramatic drop’ in flu cases is ‘silver lining’ of COVID prevention measures
Due in part to mask wearing, hand washing, cleaning, social distancing, and COVID prevention measures, there have been fewer flu cases this winter.6 years ago
Amazon’s $2B affordable housing fund is ‘not snap your fingers and problem solved’
GeekWire's Todd Bishop joins KIRO Nights to discuss Amazon and Bezos' $2 billion fund for affordable housing in Seattle, Nashville, and Arlington.6 years ago
UW psychology prof shares mental health tips to make it through COVID winter
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Jane Simoni, professor of psychology at the UW, offers some advice on how to make it through the winter.6 years ago
COVID test kiosks coming to Seattle as local test sites are ‘struggling’ to keep up with demand
State and local health officials recommend that as cases rise, COVID tests be reserved for those who have symptoms or a close contact who is infected.6 years ago
WA Hospitality Association CEO: Restaurants are ‘not the problem’ as COVID cases spike
Anthony Anton with the Washington Hospitality Association has data to show that in Washington, COVID is spreading at home, not at restaurants.6 years ago
Amazon, UPS hiring over 100,000 seasonal workers for holiday season
Companies like Amazon, UPS, and others have announced a hiring surge for the holiday season. KIRO Nights' Mike Lewis discusses his own experience.6 years ago
UW professor: Election polling is ‘both art and science’
Mark Alan Smith, a political science professor at the University of Washington, shares insight on election polling and how the projections are made.6 years ago
Eastern Cottontail population in Puget Sound booms as Seattle is ‘bunny nirvana’
Noticing more rabbits lately? There's a bunny boom in the Pacific Northwest says Aaron Wirsing, wildlife biologist and professor at the UW.6 years ago
Pandemic ‘exacerbated an already tenuous situation’ in child care
This time last year, before anyone had heard of coronavirus, there was a child care crisis in the United States, and the pandemic has only made it worse.6 years ago
Four months later, family has no regrets about moving to isolated cabin
Tom Paulson, former health reporter at Seattle P-I, moved his mom from a retirement home to an isolated cabin. Four months later, KIRO Nights checks in.6 years ago
UW psychologist on why we can’t seem to agree on COVID-19
Why have Americans struggled to agree on health directives related to COVID-19? One UW professor points to a growing cognitive dissonance in the US.6 years ago
Local restaurant owner unsure how anyone will stay in business if restrictions remain
Small businesses across the country have been hit hard by the pandemic. Local business owner Tim Ptak runs three restaurants, and is trying to adapt.6 years ago
Tacoma mayor considers universal basic income to ‘level the playing field’
Could a universal basic income pilot be on the way in Tacoma? Mayor Victoria Woodards hope to know for sure in the months ahead.6 years ago
Civil asset forfeiture used by some law enforcement ‘as a major revenue source’
There have been movements to curb asset forfeiture after overuse that led some law enforcement departments to be funded, in part, by seized assets.6 years ago
