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Seattle’s Bloodworks Northwest worries about GOP tax plan

The tax reform plan that Mitch McConnell says is "almost certain" to pass has the chief financial officer of Bloodworks Northwest concerned.

9 years ago

Pramila Jayapal had a tough time with Conyers’ resignation

Washington Congressmember Pramila Jayapal says she struggled with her decision to call for Rep. John Conyers to resign.

9 years ago

Shrinking national monuments is ‘pure politics,’ Sally Jewell says

Former Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell says she would be surprised if Trump's decision to reduce two national monuments isn't challenged for years.

9 years ago

Has Seattle turned a corner in the homeless crisis?

The City of Seattle is spending more than ever in order to tackle the homeless crisis. But is it enough?

9 years ago

At what point will the harassment pendulum swing too far?

Former “Today” show host Matt Lauer is the latest media icon to fall from accusations of sexual harassment. But how long will this last?

9 years ago

Hawaii will begin testing nuclear sirens

Hawaii will test a nuclear siren system to warn citizens in case of a North Korean nuclear attack.

9 years ago

‘Complicated strings’ attached to Seattle housing project

If all affordable housing cost this much, it would prove difficult to build enough for everyone who needs it.

9 years ago

Are physical retail stores still competitive?

We're preparing for another Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But are brick-and-mortar stores still competitive?

9 years ago

First Ave. in Seattle closed for fatality investigation

One person is dead after a crash between a car and bicycle in the SODO district.

9 years ago

Would Donald Trump really start a war with North Korea?

I asked David Cay Johnston, author of "The Making of Donald Trump," what he thinks of the anti-Trump dossier.

9 years ago

Justices aren’t ready to relinquish power over Washington lawmakers

The Washington State Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that the Legislature isn't moving quickly enough to fulfill its constitutional duty of fully funding your children's basic education.

9 years ago

Boeing celebrates huge order made during Dubai Airshow

Boeing is making a big splash at the Dubai Airshow.

9 years ago

Upzone proposal may backfire on Seattle’s housing plan

KIRO Radio's Mike Lewis looks at the pros and cons of a new proposal that would change upzone plans in 27 Seattle neighborhoods.

9 years ago

Do background checks actually matter?

We are once again discussing gun control due to the massacre in a Texas church over the weekend. One of the questions is whether a background check would have prevented the shooting.

9 years ago

‘I felt like I had basically failed at life’

A foreclosure service in Bellevue is being sued by the U.S. Department of Justice after the service allegedly foreclosed on dozens of homes owned by members of the military illegally.

9 years ago

Seattle mayor, council pushes forward affordable housing plan

Seattle Mayor Tim Burgess and Councilmember Rob Johnson are moving forward a Mandatory Housing Affordability plan to build more affordable housing.

9 years ago

University of Washington group will inspect Nike facilities

What began as a student protest movement has led to a first-of-its-kind contract between the University of Washington and Nike, Inc.

9 years ago

Where to drop off your ballots on Election Day

King County Elections is forecasting a 48 percent voter turnout in the county on Tuesday. Be part of the process. Here's where to drop off your ballot.