Inside the tiny home solution in Seattle
The carpenter behind many of the tiny houses popping up around Seattle speaks to the method and benefits of tiny home villages when addressing homelessness.8 years ago
Is Starbucks’ new bathroom policy unfair to paying customers?
Starbucks will now open its bathrooms to the public, whether or not they're paying customers. This could have positive and negative results.8 years ago
Homeless dogs: Choosing between a pet’s health and your own
Owning a pet on the streets may actually be making things harder for homeless people in Seattle. But there are still a lot of homeless dogs on the street.8 years ago
Everett seeks balance between homeless in cars and frustrated residents
In Everett, police are negotiating a fine line between catering to the needs of residents and the adjacent homeless living in their cars.8 years ago
Maybe your kid shouldn’t go to college after all
A college degree is viewed as the holy grail of life advice. Like a golden ticket to a better career, more money, etc. But maybe that's not actually the best advice and there's better use of young people's time.8 years ago
Should Seattle take a hint from San Francisco’s crackdown on homeless encampments?
The San Francisco mayor begun dismantling sprawling homeless tent camps in the city’s Mission District. He's also promised $12.8 million for steam cleaners, pit stop toilets, and needle clean-up.8 years ago
What’s behind Seattle’s motion to toss out marijuana convictions
The City of Seattle filed a motion on Friday asking the court to dismiss charges for marijuana possession for people prosecuted between 1997 and 2010.8 years ago
Is Amazon’s new car delivery service a security issue?
Amazon is now offering to leave packages in your car as part of a free service for Amazon Prime members. But will thieves use it to break into your car?8 years ago
Paul Allen’s deep sea ambition is discovering lost, sunken ships
Paul Allen's Deepest Frontier program has discovered a range of WWII era sunken ships such as the USS Indianapolis, USS Lexington, and a variety of Japanese ships.8 years ago
Driver with ‘N O’ vanity plate receives thousands of dollars worth of unpaid parking tickets
It might be time for Enumclaw's Beau Chevassus to ditch his vanity license plate after being put on the hook for thousands of unpaid parking tickets.8 years ago
Expert: Starbucks implicit bias training likely won’t have an impact
A University of Washington professor says that implicit bias training doesn't usually have an impact, and sometimes is counterproductive.8 years ago
Shoreline kindergartner is asking the community to stop using straws
A Shoreline wants her local community and council members to stop using straws. But will she be able to convince them to change their habits?8 years ago
Gen. McCaffrey: ‘We can’t put Syria back together again’
General Barry McCaffrey briefs KIRO Radio's Ron and Don Show about what to expect and know about the US strikes in Syria after recent chemical weapons attacks.8 years ago
What are the alternatives to locking up King County youth?
The chief deputy prosecutor of King County's juvenile division says our current system is outdated. Steps can be taken to right the system, he says.8 years ago
Gen. McCaffrey: The one good thing Trump has done for Seattle
General Barry McCaffrey explains the political dynamics between America and Russia, and why President Trump is so troubling.8 years ago
Gov. Jay Inslee’s orca protection order not enough, expert says
Washington's orca population is on the decline -- a sign of Puget Sound's health. Gov. Inslee has signed an executive order to help the population grow.8 years ago
Cryptocurrency miners take over Wenatchee, Eastern Washington
Cryptocurrency miners have flooded into Eastern Washington towns to set up massive operations with tens of thousands of computers.8 years ago
Pierce County deputies not surprised by rise in meth use
Meth use is on the rise in Washington state, as coroners have recently discovered. But Pierce County deputies are well aware of the uptick.8 years ago
Jerry Bruckheimer says he’s ‘trying’ to make Top Gun 2
While on a whirlwind media tour in Seattle to hype NHL ticket sales, movie director Jerry Bruckheimer said he's trying to make Top Gun 2.9 years ago
Seattle bills for ‘false alarm’ calls after real burglaries
Some Seattle homeowners are being charged for 'false alarm' calls after their security systems scare off would-be burglars.9 years ago
‘She took no guff off anybody’ says son of Rosie the Riveter inspiration
The woman who was the inspiration for Rosie the Riveter passed away on Saturday in Longview, Washington. Her son, Joe Blankenship, remembers his mom.9 years ago
Seattle might have the worst homelessness problem in the country
No matter how you run the numbers, Seattle's homelessness problem is bad. And it's a problem for which Seattleites are hoping real solutions.9 years ago
McKenna: New weed policy could mean ‘more marijuana prosecutions’
After Jeff Sessions revoked the Cole Memo, former Attorney General Rob McKenna says we could see an uptick in the prosecution of marijuana-related cases.9 years ago
