KIRO Radio hosts react to ‘exhausting’ penultimate Democratic debate
KIRO Radio hosts weigh in on the second-to-last Democratic debate, as we approach a breaking point in a handful of struggling campaigns.7 years ago
Massive demand has new WA paid family leave program struggling to keep up
Washington state's new paid family and medical leave program is swamped, leaving many to wait as long as 10 weeks before money arrives.7 years ago
UW study: Indoor lights mimicking sunrise, sunset would improve well-being
The artificial indoor lights we tend to use indoors during Washington winters are so different from natural light that they can interfere with our internal clock.7 years ago
Traffic cams that could track blocking the intersection passes in Senate
The cameras would also issue tickets for illegally using transit-only lanes. Senate Bill 5789 passed was passed by majority Democrats, with no Republican votes in favor.7 years ago
Lawmaker fed up with violence at Western State Hospital
A Washington lawmaker has had enough, after yet another violent incident at Lakewood's oft-troubled Western State Hospital.7 years ago
Amazon wants to question Trump over loss of ‘war cloud’ contract
Amazon claims Trump is biased against the company and that this is why they failed to secure a war cloud contract. They are suing and want to depose him.7 years ago
World’s largest clinical trial for HIV vaccine called off in Seattle
A $120 million global trial to find an HIV vaccine that involved 5,000 volunteers has been called off after the drug was found to be ineffective.7 years ago
Amazon workers speaking out against climate policy despite discipline
More than 300 Amazon workers signed a blog post saying they have been threatened with termination if they continue to speak to the press.7 years ago
KIRO Radio launching weekday lineup changes
KIRO Radio 97.3 FM has announced changes to the weekday lineup.7 years ago
State lawmaker intros new bill allowing college athletes to get paid
Rep. Drew Stokesbary is once again pushing for college athletes to get paid with a proposed bill in the House.7 years ago
WA Sec. Kim Wyman: Smartphone voting ‘too risky’ to implement
Secretary of State Kim Wyman says that voting on smartphones has too many potential security risks to roll out in the near future.7 years ago
Report: Washington state unemployment rate hits new low
The Washington unemployment rate recently sunk to 4.3 percent, the lowest in recorded history.7 years ago
Without T-Mobile merger, Sprint could be ‘sold for parts’
If a planned merger with Bellevue-based T-Mobile doesn't go through, Sprint could be in big trouble, and even potentially "sold for parts."7 years ago
AG Ferguson: Tim Eyman spending lavishly despite bankruptcy
Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson is challenging the lavish personal spending of bankrupt anti-tax activist Tim Eyman.7 years ago
Boeing discovers new software issue that could further delay 737 MAX
Boeing found a new software glitch in the 737 Max that could impact the planes return.7 years ago
Proposed ‘human waste bill’ seeks to regulate urban RVs and campers
State Senator Tim Sheldon seeks to regulate curbside campers like factories and sewage treatment plants with a human waste bill.7 years ago
Gun rights advocates rally in Olympia Friday
Gun rights advocates are flocking to Olympia Friday to rally for a message to lawmakers as they start taking up a series of gun control measures.7 years ago
Senate passes bill banning single-use plastic bags, headed to House
The bill allows for stores to provide paper bags or approved reusable bags for 8 cents a piece.7 years ago
Hundreds of drivers stuck overnight on US 2 near Skykomish
State troopers say hundreds of vehicles were stuck on the pass in the Skykomish area overnight -- including three buses full of middle schoolers.7 years ago
King County judge rules against effort to recall state AG Bob Ferguson
A King County judge ruled Friday against a grassroots recall effort against Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson.7 years ago
Parents of infant say she became infected with mold at Children’s Hospital
The family attorneys say the baby is infected with Aspergillus mold and she got it during the time Children's was having temporary operating room closures because of the mold.7 years ago
King County: Plastic bags and wrap can no longer go in recycling bins
The city says clean and dry plastic wrapping that is soft, and plastic bags must now be put in the garbage, or taken to stores and other locations that will still take it.7 years ago
Over 60 Iranian-Americans reportedly held at border in Washington over weekend
More than 60 Iranians and Iranian-Americans say they were detained at the U.S./Canada border crossing in Blaine, Washington over the weekend.7 years ago
