Seattle's Morning News w/ Charlie Harger

Seattle's Morning News

Seattle's Morning News

Charlie Harger brings you the day's most important news stories from across the Pacific Northwest live from 5 a.m. - 9 a.m. weekdays on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM and the KIRO Newsradio App.

‘First step is addressing housing costs’: Army veteran seeks Seattle mayoral seat to push for more progressive change

Seattle's mayoral race is in full swing, with candidates campaigning as much as possible before the August primary election.
1 year ago

‘What will it take for this to slow down?’: Gee Scott assesses soaring cost of living in Washington

A KIRO host breaks down the amount of income needed to live comfortably in Washington, per a new study by SmartAsset.
1 year ago

FBI sounds alarm on sextortion epidemic targeting teen boys—500% increase since 2019

Explore the surge in sextortion cases affecting American teens, as reported by CBS News. Learn how to protect your family.
1 year ago

‘This couldn’t come at a worse time’: Feeding America opposes SNAP, Medicaid cuts

Explore how Congress's proposed bill threatens vital nutrition assistance programs for millions across the nation.
1 year ago

‘Really unfortunate’: Corporations pulling out of Seattle Pride over Trump admin.

Major corporations are pulling funding from Seattle Pride amid political tensions.
1 year ago

Skip the airport chargers: Gee warns Sea-Tac travelers of ‘juice jacking’

TSA warns Sea-Tac travelers: avoid airport chargers to protect your data from juice jacking threats.
1 year ago

Seattle’s young adult exodus: Millennials, Gen Z leaving the city in post-COVID trend

Census data revealed that Seattle's young-adult population has declined since the start of the pandemic, bucking the trend that the Puget Sound is a thriving hub for Gen Z, latter millennials, and its hybrid in-between group, "zillennials."
1 year ago

‘Step up and fight back’: Queer advocate for Seattle mayor pushes ‘next generation of leadership’

Queer community advocate Ry Armstrong joins the Seattle mayor race, making their case on "Seattle's Morning News."
1 year ago

Seattle mayoral candidate Joe Mallahan calls out city leadership: ‘We don’t see our values on the streets’

Joe Mallahan, a Seattle mayoral candidate, critiques current leadership while campaigning for change in the city.
1 year ago

Gee Scott: United Airlines’ new check-in policy is about ‘more accountability’

Discover Gee Scott's views on United Airlines' timely check-in policy for enhanced accountability and improved passenger experience.
1 year ago

How to zipper merge properly? ‘I-5 commuters’ share dos and don’ts

"Seattle's Morning News" speaks with I-5 commuters about their strategy regarding the zipper merge.
1 year ago

Getting in the water this holiday weekend? Put that life jacket on

The holiday weekend is almost here, and it's going to be warm. Heading out on the water? Put on your life jacket! Washington has seen 23 boating deaths in the past two years.
1 year ago

Gee Scott rips Seattle rates: ‘You need to sell a kidney to afford rent’

Gee Scott denounces rising Seattle rents, citing a Zillow study requiring $90,000 for housing affordability.
1 year ago

Seattle law cracking down on clubs now in effect

Seattle introduces a new law aimed at enhancing safety in clubs following a series of shootings, addressing community concerns.
1 year ago

‘Writing is on the wall’: Talk of NBA expanding into Seattle heats up

NBA commissioner Adam Silver expects discussion about expansion to cities including Seattle to be one of the central topics when the league’s owners meet this summer.
1 year ago

‘Stay in prison’: Gee Scott slams Menendez brothers’ parole eligibility

Gee responds to the Menendez brothers' parole request, reflecting on their 1989 parental murders and ongoing implications.
1 year ago

WA delays electric ferry plan, 3 diesel boats to return

Washington State Ferries adds diesel boats for a busy summer season, delaying the electric ferry initiative.
1 year ago

Barry Manilow performs live for Manda Factor’s ringtone

Barry Manilow has announced his final concert in Seattle. The pop superstar will be performing at the Climate Pledge Arena on July 12.
1 year ago

‘No taxes are fun or easy:’ Democratic majority leader justifies tax increases in new WA budget

House Democratic Majority Leader and representative for the 34th legislative district Joe Fitzgibbon said that the hardest part about this session was grappling with the size of the budget shortfall.
1 year ago

‘Our spending has been out of control:’ Republican leader pushes back against cuts, tax increases in new budget plan

House Republican Deputy Leader Chris Corry shares his takeaway on WA's budget plans on "Seattle's Morning News."
1 year ago

Consumerman Herb Weisbaum warns of ‘wild west’ marketplace as federal protections weaken

Weisbaum highlights risks of a wild west marketplace without federal regulations, as discussed on KIRO Newsradio.
1 year ago

WA Rep: Gov. Ferguson won’t sign $12B budget plan—but it could become law anyway

Governor Bob Ferguson is still not embracing the $12 billion package presented to balance the state's $16 billion budget shortfall.
1 year ago

‘Control over academic policies’: Former WA AG weighs in on Harvard v. Trump

Former WA AG discusses Harvard’s lawsuit to protect $2.2 billion in federal grants on Seattle's Morning News.
1 year ago

SMN: Poe Russell raises concerns over city’s homelessness plan as mayor touts 80% drop in tents

Seattle's mayor highlighted an 80% drop in tent encampments, however it has raised questions about the effectiveness of homelessness strategies.
1 year ago