On the day of bias training, Starbucks praised and criticized
Starbucks' Tuesday training across the country will focus on "unconscious bias," but with a different twist.8 years ago
Debate over state charter schools still isn’t over
It may surprise you to know that the debate over whether or not Washington state charter schools are constitutional still isn't over.8 years ago
Debating Seattle mayor’s new firearm legislation
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan proposed legislation that will require gun owners to lock their firearms up when not in their possession. But is it a reasonable ask?8 years ago
About Help Oso
Join KIRO Radio in helping Snohomish County raise over $6 million needed to help build a memorial for Oso on the fifth anniversary of the nation's deadliest mudslide.8 years ago
Ariana Kukors Smith sues USA Swimming for covering up alleged abuse
Olympic swimmer Ariana Kukors Smith and her team filed a lawsuit in a California superior court against USA Swimming, and former coaches Sean Hutchison and Mark Schubert.8 years ago
Police: Woman raped in Ballard dealership’s bathroom
A woman was raped in the bathroom of a Ballard car dealership after police say a homeless man followed her and locked the door.8 years ago
Poor People’s Campaign begins six weeks of action in Olympia
A six-week campaign sponsored by the Poor People's Campaign begins in state capitals across the country including Olympia on Monday, May 14.8 years ago
Man dies after West Seattle standoff, house fire
One man is dead after a standoff and house fire in West Seattle, according to the King County Sheriff's Office.8 years ago
Starbucks exec. says Seattle leaders looking for someone to blame
Why would the business community support a tax plan to fund homeless services when leaders have yet to show any progress?8 years ago
King County sets new record for deaths from drug overdoses
Deaths caused by drug overdoses in King County have risen yet again. Numbers for 2017 have surpassed 2016's all time high records.8 years ago
Boeing deal with Iran was ‘never really firm’
Boeing lost out on billions when President Trump pulled out of the Iran nuclear deal.8 years ago
Median home price climbs in King County again
The median cost of a home in King County continues to smash records while home prices in the North Sound hit an all-time high.8 years ago
Key committee vote on head tax delayed after Amazon threat
Seattle City Councilmember Sally Bagshaw says a key committee vote on the proposed head tax on big businesses will be moved from Wednesday to Friday.8 years ago
What’s the prospect of Gov. Jay Inslee running for president?
Will Gov. Jay Inslee run for president? There are reasons to believe he may be considering it.8 years ago
Can you hide your guns using an LLC?
During the recent gun-control debate sponsored by KTTH, one host made the point that he has a plan to essentially hang onto his firearms forever.8 years ago
How serious is Amazon’s threat to Seattle?
The City of Seattle's proposed head tax on businesses has Amazon balking. But how serious are the company's threats? A GeekWire editor explains.8 years ago
Why would it cost so much to collect SR 99 tolls?
Why will it cost nearly $500 million to collect tolls from drivers using the SR 99 tunnel when it opens?8 years ago
Attorney: Seattle must acknowledge a car can be a home
An attorney who successfully argued against the City of Seattle says city government needs to acknowledge that vehicles should be considered a home in some cases.8 years ago
I-90 drivers caught off guard by temporary lane configuration in Seattle
Drivers on westbound I-90 were caught off guard Monday morning by a temporary lane configuration change that's part of the Revive I-5 project.8 years ago
CEO of Downtown Association calls head tax bad public policy
Though it would only impact about 3 percent of businesses, the Seattle Council continues to face resistance to its head tax.8 years ago
Major I-5 closure could mean miserable weekend travel
WSDOT will reduce northbound I-5 from four lanes to two lanes and close multiple ramps between the West Seattle Bridge and Olive Way this weekend.8 years ago
Chris Reykdal: Increase in homeless student population ‘tragic’
How can he number of homeless students in Washington state be on the rise when there is so much prosperity? Inequality can be at least partially to blame.8 years ago
Zuckerberg hearing about something bigger, GeekWire editor explains
What will be the end result of the hours-long hearing with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg? Likely nothing groundbreaking, GeekWire’s Civic Innovation Editor Monica Nickelsburg says.8 years ago
