The Spin: One word undercuts former AG Rob McKenna’s accusation against Nick Brown in WA millionaires’ tax fight
McKenna, who is leading the legal challenge against Washington’s new so-called "millionaires' tax," said he had never before seen the AG "actively collaborating with a legislative sponsor on how to draft a bill."4 months ago
Tech Talk: Canvas cyberattack disrupts UW, WSU, schools nationwide during finals week
A massive cyberattack targeting the Canvas online learning platform disrupted schools and universities nationwide during finals week.4 months ago
Former Gov. Christine Gregoire blasts WA Democrats’ tax strategy, warns businesses will leave state
Former Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire is publicly breaking with many fellow Democrats over the state’s tax-and-spending strategy.4 months ago
Burien police decline charges after video appears to show woman brandishing gun at students protesting ICE
Burien police said they do not plan to pursue charges after a video appeared to show a woman flashing a handgun at students protesting ICE.4 months ago
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s budget deficit nears half-billion dollars, raising threat of taxes and layoffs
Seattle is facing a near half-billion dollar budget deficit over the next three years, according to new city projections that exceed former Mayor Bruce Harrell’s estimates by more than $100 million.4 months ago
19-year-old transgender woman found dead in laundry room at UW-area apartment complex; suspect on the loose
UW Police and SPD are searching for a suspect after a 19-year-old woman was found dead inside an off-campus apartment complex near the UW campus late Sunday night.4 months ago
The Spin: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson staffer interrupts interview after unwanted question, fueling criticism over media handling
An awkward on-camera moment involving Katie Wilson and a junior city staffer is drawing attention after a reporter’s question about gun violence abruptly ended a press interaction.4 months ago
A political pivot? Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson embraces corporate partnerships while standing by new taxes
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson appears to be attempting to reset the conversation around her relationship with Seattle's biggest corporate employers.4 months ago
Tech Talk: Meta says AI can detect teens lying about age on Instagram and Facebook
Meta says it is expanding the use of artificial intelligence to identify underage users on Facebook and Instagram as part of a broader effort to improve child safety protections.5 months ago
Seattle City Council advances homeless shelter expansion bill, drops proposed school buffer zones
The Seattle City Council is moving forward with legislation that would significantly expand the size of temporary homeless shelters across the city.5 months ago
King County Assessor John Wilson ordered to wear GPS monitor as judge cites social media post amid domestic case
Judge mandates GPS monitor for King County assessor amid domestic violence case concerns.5 months ago
‘The Governor’s Office does not want to tell reporters about this policy’: Axios uncovers Ferguson’s plan to keep secrets
New details are emerging about how Governor Bob Ferguson’s office handles communications, including previously unreported delays in a measles alert.5 months ago
‘My brothers go there every day to work out’: Chris Sullivan reacts to deadly, fiery crash at Portland athletic club
A person drove an SUV through a Portland athletic club on Saturday. KIRO Newsradio's Chris Sullivan knows the club well after spending time there as a teenager.5 months ago
Tech Talk: Quarterly earnings spotlight AI spending vs. cloud revenue as Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Alphabet face Wall Street pressure
Wall Street’s attention shifted sharply to Big Tech, with investors looking beyond headline numbers to a deeper question: Is AI paying off?5 months ago
The Spin: Mariners turn Ichiro statue mishap into PR win ahead of giveaway night
The unveiling of a Ichiro statue didn’t go exactly as planned, but the Seattle Mariners turned the moment into a public relations success.5 months ago
Report: Bob Ferguson’s Office accused of delaying Public Health alerts, controlling critical information to Washingtonians
A new report from Axios alleged Washington Governor Bob Ferguson’s office has been tightly controlling what information reaches the public and the media.5 months ago
‘That’s just wrong’: AG Nick Brown responds to document dump fueling questions over WA ‘millionaires’ tax
Attorney General Nick Brown responds to scrutiny over WA’s proposed Millionaires Tax following alarming document releases.5 months ago
Washington AG Nick Brown sues Safeway, Albertsons, Haggen over alleged ‘BOGO’ price gouging
Attorney General Nick Brown targets Safeway and Albertsons, alleging deceptive BOGO pricing practices in Washington.5 months ago
Backlash erupts after Jay Inslee’s post on attempted assassination of Donald Trump at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Jay Inslee is facing sharp backlash following his social media response to Saturday’s attempted assassination of President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.5 months ago
Tech Talk: Seattle student’s Google Doodle celebrates hair as her ‘superpower,’ earns national spotlight
A Seattle-area high school senior has been named a national finalist in Doodle for Google, earning a spot for her artwork to be featured on the Google homepage on April 28.5 months ago
Moody’s warns of possible Washington credit downgrade over budget reserves, raising borrowing-cost concerns
Moody's cautions about a possible downgrade of Washington's credit rating, highlighting ongoing financial concerns in the state.5 months ago
King County Regional Homelessness Authority gets ready to face the public as audit fallout intensifies
The governing board of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority is set to meet publicly as it faces mounting fallout from a scathing audit.5 months ago
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson sparks ‘Nordstrom’ name debate
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson discussed housing plans on KIRO Newsradio, and a lighthearted moment about Nordstrom caught some attention.5 months ago
