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.3 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.3 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.3 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.3 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?3 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.3 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.3 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.3 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.3 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.3 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 28.3 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.3 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.3 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.3 months ago
‘This is egregious’: Seattle lawmakers move to dissolve King County homelessness agency after $13M audit findings, $45M deficit
Egregious audit findings prompt Seattle lawmakers to act on King County's homelessness agency amid a $45M deficit.3 months ago
The Spin: Seattle City Attorney Erika Evans faces questions over crime data, creates competing spin
Erika Evans highlighted early accomplishments while facing renewed scrutiny over how her office measures crime and public safety in Seattle.4 months ago
Fan of the week: Dad chooses playground time with son over game highlights at T-Mobile Park
On a warm, sun-soaked afternoon at T-Mobile Park, one Seattle Mariners fan is redefining what it means to enjoy a day at the ballpark.4 months ago
Center Square reporter, former justice raise more questions as WA’s ‘millionaire’s tax’ heads to court
Center Square report raises crucial questions on WA's millionaire's tax amid court challenges that could impact the state's tax system.4 months ago
WA sheriff ‘loyalty oath’ law challenge moved to Thurston County ahead of key May hearing
A legal challenge to Washington’s new sheriff eligibility law, including a controversial oath requirement, is being moved to Thurston County, where a similar case is already underway.4 months ago
UW drug use survey shows drop in injection use, sparks debate over housing-first approach in Seattle
A UW survey is raising new questions about drug use trends in the region, showing a sharp reported decline in injection drug use while fueling debate over how best to respond to the crisis.4 months ago
Anthropic’s ‘Mythos’ AI raises cybersecurity fears, withholds public release over ‘dangers’
Anthropic is sending shockwaves through the tech industry after unveiling a powerful new AI model, Mythos, that's too dangerous to release to the public.4 months ago
Seattle AI data center boom could strain power supply, raise rates
Seattle residents could soon feel the effects of AI in their electricity bills, as multiple companies explore building large-scale data centers that would dramatically increase the city’s power demand.4 months ago
The Spin: How Seattle airport spokesperson Perry Cooper turned tough questions into a win with Gee, Ursula
Discover how Perry Cooper turned tough questions into wins for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in the latest analysis from "The Spin."4 months ago
