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Washington ACLU: Seattle traffic camera bill carries massive privacy concerns

Seattle City Council recently passed a bill allowing the use of traffic cameras under the city's surveillance ordinance, sparking privacy concerns.
7 years ago

Expert: How higher pay for Uber, Lyft drivers can benefit riders

A measure to pay Uber and Lyft drivers a minimum wage may raise prices for riders, but it also has some added benefits for all involved.
7 years ago

Outlook good for Portland man almost killed by vaping-related illness

At just 25 years old, Portland man Justin Wilson didn't expect to find himself in total respiratory failure from vaping. Now recovering, he has a new lease on life.
7 years ago

Police take action as Tacoma homicides in 2019 already match last year

There were 18 Tacoma murders in the first eight months of 2019 which matches the murder count for all of last year, according to The News Tribune.
7 years ago

Shoreline resident defies developers, building his own apartment complex

Tiko Sandoval is Shoreline resident who said no to the big developers and decided not to sell his house and build an apartment unit on his own.
7 years ago

Puget Sound Energy: Natural gas ban proposal ‘puts our region at risk’

How would a natural gas ban affect Seattle? According to Puget Sound Energy VP Andy Wappler, the ripples would be significant.
7 years ago

Maple Valley teen advances to finals of ‘America’s Got Talent’

Fourteen year-old Maple Valley teen Benicio Bryant has made it all the way to the finals in America's Got Talent, and joined the Candy, Mike and Todd Show to discuss reach such a high level at such a young age.
7 years ago

UW nutritionist: Non-meat Impossible burgers don’t deserve a health halo

According to UW Medicine dietitian Judy Simon, the Impossible and Beyond burgers are not nearly as healthy as advertised and probably won't grant you eternal life.
7 years ago

‘Bikeshare fading slowly into sunset’ with arrival of e-scooters

With e-scooters on the way, former Washington Sec. of Transportation Doug McDonald sees a grim future for bikeshares.
7 years ago

New state education head seeks more opportunities for students, less testing

Larry Delayney is a math teacher at at Lakewood High School, and was recently elected president of the Washington Education Association.
7 years ago

The solution to Seattle’s bikeshare problem could be down in Portland

As Seattle continues to struggle with poorly parked bikeshares, our southern neighbors in Portland could very well hold the solution.
7 years ago

Study: Washington area code 206 gets highest amount of robocalls in U.S.

It's not a contest any area wants to win, but the area code 206 in Washington apparently receives more negative robocalls than any other in country.
7 years ago

KIRO Radio, KTTH hosts react to fiery Democratic debate

The top Democratic presidential contenders are on one debate stage Thursday in Houston as Joe Biden tries to solidify his early lead over Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren.
7 years ago

What can religious schools like King’s High School demand of staff?

Former AG Rob McKenna discusses how over the summer, several teachers left King's high school because the teachers couldn't accept the school's position on homosexuality.
7 years ago

Seattle SmartRent apartments with home automation irking tenants who can’t opt out

A so-called "smart" apartment with data-driven home automation that control everything from the thermostat to the lock might sound convenient, except if you couldn't opt out.
7 years ago

SU prof: Government has tough hill to climb in case against Google

Seattle University's Jack Kirkwood is a law professor and antitrust expert, and joined the Candy, Mike and Todd Show to discuss the ramifications of the Google and Facebook antitrust investigations.
7 years ago

Washington state giving out $350,000 in non-lethal wolf deterrence grants

Washington state is giving out two grants worth more than $350,000 to groups focused on deterring wolves without killing them.
7 years ago

Seattle taxis upgrade in effort to compete with rideshares

Hop into a Yellow Cab these days and you will see some changes that include new smart readers that use GPS to dispatch, track, and toll rides.
7 years ago

‘Stunning admission’ from Sound Transit during car tabs court case

A case over car tabs in Washington was highlighted by an admission from Sound Transit that it had been using the wrong depreciation schedule to levy taxes.
7 years ago

Seattle’s new XFL team ramps up hiring

Seattle's new XFL team has already got themselves a name and a logo, and now the Seattle Dragons are hiring for various position to make sure people actually show up for the games.
7 years ago

Study: 1 in 5 King County kids getting recommended hour of activity per day

A new study shows that fewer than one in five King County kids are not getting the recommended hour of exercise a day, not that adults are either.
7 years ago

HopSkipDrive introduces Seattle rideshare exclusively for kids

HopSkipDrive launched recently in Seattle and allows parents to book an Uber-like ride for their kids, in place of using the bus or driving themselves, reports KUOW.
7 years ago

UW study: Patients coming off opioids for pain 3 times more likely to die from overdose

A new UW study found that patients coming off opioids for pain were three times more likely in the year afterwards to die from an overdose.
7 years ago

How would a natural gas ban actually work in Seattle?

While a ban on natural gas in Seattle may seem like a relatively simple idea, there are also dozens of factors that could make it difficult to achieve.
7 years ago