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.9 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.9 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.9 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.9 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.9 years ago
Chokepoints: Pausing Seattle streetcar project the right move
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan's decision to suspend the latest streetcar project is the right move, KIRO Radio's Chris Sullivan says.9 years ago
Is there a future for restorative justice after murder of 15-year-old?
Restorative justice for juveniles still wasn't widely accepted when 16-year-old Diego Carballo-Oliveros allegedly stabbed another boy to death.9 years ago
Gary Locke: Americans would be hurt in trade war with China
It's Americans who should breathe a sigh of relief after China made steps to ease tensions with the U.S. by reducing tariffs.9 years ago
Would you be willing to rent out your car?
Perhaps a car share company already has a solution to some of Seattle's car-related problems.9 years ago
What it’s like for Richard Phillips after 47 years away from society
Richard Phillips has spent more time in prison after being wrongfully convicted than anyone in US history. Now he's free. And the world has changed.9 years ago
‘A lot at stake’ for Boeing as trade war with China escalates
As the trade war between the U.S. and China continues, an aerospace expert says Boeing should pay close attention to proposed tariffs.9 years ago
No, Amazon isn’t ripping off the Postal Service
Amazon has created issues for retail businesses across the country. What it hasn't done is ripped off the United State Postal Service.9 years ago
KIRO Radio hosts react to congestion pricing in Seattle
On Wednesday, Mayor Durkan announced she wants to implement congestion pricing of some sort by the end of her term in 2021. This is how KIRO Radio hosts reacted.9 years ago
Seattleites are now teaming up to buy their first homes
Want to buy a home in Seattle, but can't? CoBuy lets you go in on a home with friends or family members with ease when real estate if out of reach.9 years ago
8th District candidate: Dave Reichert’s refusal to stand up to Trump pushed me to run
One of several candidates vying to replace Congress member Dave Reichert says it was Reichert's refusal to stand up to Trump that led her to run.9 years ago
Chamber CEO: Head tax will push Seattle businesses out
Seattle Chamber of Commerce CEO Marilyn Strickland says there is no plan behind a proposed head tax on businesses. How will the money be spent? she asks.9 years ago
Protester explains opposition to new King County juvenile detention center
A protester opposed to the new King County juvenile detention center spoke with Dave Ross about what exactly their group is opposed to.9 years ago
Ruling on faith-based clinics could have ripple effects here
Will the Supreme Court rule that states can't tell faith-based clinics what to say? It's possible, based on the tone of justices this week.9 years ago
Is preserving Seattle’s Battery Street Tunnel just a fantasy?
A group is urging Seattle officials to halt plans to fill in the Battery Street Tunnel. But it's unlikely their efforts will result in any changes.9 years ago
Seattle business leaders demand leadership on homeless issue
An event on Tuesday was a reminder that our neighbors don’t get necessary support for 364 days of the year.9 years ago
This will kill the autonomous vehicle movement
There's no way you're going to get KIRO Radio's Dave Ross to buy an autonomous vehicle if he's going to be held responsible for the crashes it causes.9 years ago
‘Gingerbread house’ in Snoqualmie forest found with child porn
The FBI investigated a "gingerbread house" in the Snoqualmie National Forest where evidence of child pornography were found in 2016.9 years ago
Following in Seattle’s footsteps, Pierce County looks to throw out marijuana convictions
Seattle isn't alone in the idea that vacating old marijuana convictions is the right thing to do. Now, Pierce County wants to throw them out.9 years ago
