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KIRO Newsradio covers Seattle news and traffic and opinion from talk show hosts Dave Ross, Colleen O'Brien, Gee Scott, Ursula Reutin, Jack Stine, Spike O'Neill, John Curley and Jake Skorheim.

‘37% of America can’t take a joke:’ Spike says the end of ‘The Late Show’ is about more than money

Thirty-seven percent of Americans think the cancellation of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" is a great idea.
3 months ago

Seattle City Council passes bill allowing larger homeless shelters, tiny home villages

The Seattle City Council (SCC) unanimously passed a measure that allows for larger homeless shelters and tiny home villages.
3 months ago

Man accused of stealing WSP patrol SUV on Christmas deemed incompetent again, judge orders more treatment

The man accused of stealing a Washington State Patrol (WSP) vehicle on Christmas Day has again been found incompetent to stand trial.
3 months ago

Internal shakeup at the Seattle Mayor’s Office amid growing council conflict

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's Chief of Staff has been reassigned as part of a significant internal shakeup designed to smooth over increasingly tense relations with the Seattle City Council.
3 months ago

Man suspected of killing UW student surrenders to Bellevue Police

The man suspected of fatally stabbing a 19-year-old University of Washington student turned himself in to the Bellevue Police on Wednesday, Seattle Police confirmed.
3 months ago

Massive fire causes explosions, heavy flames at Graham wrecking yard

Firefighters in Graham battled a large fire with repeated explosions at a wrecking yard late Wednesday night.
4 months ago

Washington sheriff standards law partially blocked by judge

A judge partially blocked Washington's new sheriff standards law one day before it was set to take effect.
4 months ago

King County eyes back-to-back sewage rate hikes

King County residents could soon see higher sewage bills as the county tries to keep pace with population growth and climate change.
4 months ago

‘The supporting information isn’t there’: Auditors say tracing King County homeless agency’s missing $13M will be difficult

Auditors reveal deep financial dysfunction at the King County Regional Homeless Authority (KCRHA).
4 months ago

Public records show Washington’s millionaires’ tax crafted to overturn 1933 income tax ruling

Public records reveal collaboration behind Washington's millionaires' tax to challenge the historic Supreme Court income tax ban.
4 months ago

‘We’re not safe anywhere’: Seattle influencer goes viral after she was attacked on popular waterfront trail

A Seattle social media influencer says she was grabbed by a stranger in broad daylight while on her daily run along a popular waterfront trail.
4 months ago

Lines at SEA continue to move swiftly as senators chase deal to end DHS budget standoff

Lines at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) remain swift amid national delays.
5 months ago

Lime rolling out AI ‘vision’ system to steer Seattle scooter riders back into bike lanes

Lime's new AI solution aims to direct scooter riders back to bike lanes in Seattle, enhancing safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
5 months ago

Man convicted in shooting of disabled Navy veteran on Seattle waterfront

A jury delivered a verdict in the 2025 shooting case of a disabled Navy veteran on Seattle's waterfront.
5 months ago

‘ICE is hiding from public accountability’: Ferguson signs bill to ban officers from wearing masks on duty

Gov. Bob Ferguson signs bill prohibiting law enforcement from wearing masks while on duty, enhancing transparency and accountability.
5 months ago

‘We’ve got to have accountability’: Sen. Murray says ICE reform is needed before DHS funding passes

Sen. Murray emphasizes the need for ICE reform to secure DHS funding amid ongoing Senate negotiations.
6 months ago

Highly debated ‘millionaire tax’ passes House

A contentious millionaire tax has now passed the Washington State Legislature, sparking discussions on its implications for residents.
6 months ago

ChatGPT rival Anthropic buys Seattle AI startup

Vercept joins Anthropic, enhancing its capabilities in AI technology and innovation. Discover the implications for the industry.
6 months ago

Recall petition against Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus fails, judge finds no wrongdoing

All charges against Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus dismissed after allegations of mishandling sexual assault cases were dropped.
6 months ago

‘Not something I take lightly’: WA Democrats tap rainy day fund, proposed ‘millionaire tax’ to close budget gap

Washington Democrats reveal a supplemental budget plan addressing the deficit with a millionaire tax and rainy day fund usage.
6 months ago

What didn’t pass: High-profile bills that failed in the Washington legislature this session

Several key bills fail to progress in the Washington legislature this session, impacting various significant issues.
6 months ago

Controversial ‘millionaire tax’ passes Washington Senate

Explore the implications of the controversial millionaire tax now advancing in Washington Senate legislation.
6 months ago

Seattle crews clear huge Ballard camp, but tents move down the street

Seattle city crews dismantled a major Ballard encampment, but tent populations relocated just blocks away, raising concerns.
6 months ago

Bellevue police confirm DHS operation as video shows apparent immigration arrest

A video shows an immigration arrest in Bellevue, raising questions about DHS operations in the area.
7 months ago