King County Councilmember Balducci defends protesting in front of her home
King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci was visited at home by a crowd, but says she is open to engaging in conversations on important issues.6 years ago
Fahrenthold: First night of DNC focused more on Trump than rallying Democrats
Dave and Washington Post reporter David Fahrenthold are no strangers to covering political conventions. But this year's virtual Democratic National Convention had a much different feel.6 years ago
Detectives investigating fatal shooting at North Seattle bus stop
Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting of a man at a bus stop Monday night at North 46th Street and Aurora Avenue North.6 years ago
Walla Walla Library finds stash of beer and gum from 1980s
The Walla Walla Public Library found five full cans of Hamm's beer and an opened pack of Godzilla Heads gum believed to be about 30 years old.6 years ago
Study: Bogus COVID-19 info on social media may have sent thousands to hospitals
A study looks at the number of people who have actually tried to follow the fake COVID-19 info. Mercer Island MD Dr. Gordon Cohen joined KIRO Radio to discuss.6 years ago
Downtown Seattle Association CEO: Council’s Amazon Tax is ‘bad policy’
The Downtown Seattle Association is asking the city council to repeal the "Amazon Tax," arguing it will compound an already desperate economic situation.6 years ago
COVID-19 updates: 417 new cases, 6 new deaths
The state Department of Health says there have been over 70,000 cases of coronavirus in Washington state and 1,857 people have died from the virus.6 years ago
Seattle Police declare riot in SODO Sunday night, arrest 18
Seattle Police declared a riot in SODO late Sunday night after officers were struck by explosives and injured during an anti-police union demonstration.6 years ago
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How far does your constitutional right to protest go in Washington and beyond?
Former state Attorney General Rob McKenna discusses the balance between the right to protest and protecting public property and safety.6 years ago
WA gym owner: Inslee’s mandates make it hard for small gyms to survive
Ginny Pietila, owner of Mercer Island Athletic Club, discusses her attempt to take on Gov Inslee’s coronavirus gym mandates.6 years ago
Campers, aid tables return after SPD clears homeless out of Cal Anderson Park
Campers and aid tables have returned to Cal Anderson Park, after police cleared the area early Friday morning, making four arrests for criminal trespass.6 years ago
Washington to teach all officers to ‘redefine loyalty’ when cops break rules
At the state Criminal Justice Training Commission, all new officers will learn "active bystandership." Former King County Sheriff Sue Rahr explains.6 years ago
Return to in-person learning in Washington will take ‘tremendous community effort’
Chris Reykdal, state Superintendent of Public Instruction, says there has to be a drop in community transmission before it's safe for in-person learning.6 years ago
K9 killed, suspect injured after officer involved shooting in Tacoma
Reports are surfacing of an officer involved shooting in Tacoma overnight. This is a developing story.6 years ago
How will council’s SPD cuts impact Washington’s statewide elections?
Washington State GOP chairman Caleb Heimlich weighs in on how the SPD cuts could have the potential to impact statewide elections.6 years ago
‘Devastated’ Seattle police officer slams council’s defund vote
Seattle Police officer and former city council candidate Sergio Garcia reacts to the budget cuts, and Chief Best's resignation.6 years ago
Russia COVID-19 vaccine appears to lack crucial data
Does the Russian vaccine meet the American standard for testing? Mercer Island MD Dr. Gordon Cohen joined Seattle’s Morning News to discuss.6 years ago
Seattle and beyond react to Chief Best’s retirement announcement
Lawmakers and leaders across the region are responding to an announcement from Chief Carmen Best that she will be retiring, effective September 2.6 years ago
Seattle journalist Omari Salisbury says city is treating symptoms, not the disease
Omari Salisbury with Converge Media says the Seattle City Council needs to be listening to the Black community, and step up to make real, systemic change.6 years ago
Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County calls Chief Best’s retirement a loss
Late Monday night Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best confirmed she would announce her retirement, following a City Council vote to make major cuts to SPD's budget.6 years ago
AG candidate Larkin: Ferguson shouldn’t be suing a sitting president 69 times
Matt Larkin will face AG Bob Ferguson in the general election. He discusses the game plan knowing how much more Ferguson has raised for his campaign.6 years ago
How long will COVID-19 be around after we develop a vaccine?
It's difficult to develop antibodies to COVID-19, so it may be around a while in lesser forms even after a vaccine, but that doesn't mean we’ll be shutdown.6 years ago
