‘It’s an incentive, not a penalty’: Jake contrasts Bellevue’s affordable housing approach with Seattle’s
Explore Jake's insights on Bellevue's incentive-based housing model versus Seattle's stalled MHA fee reductions for affordability.18 days ago
‘Why don’t they just live within their means?’: Jake fires back at Katie Wilson’s proposed transit sales tax hike
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson faced backlash from Seattle City Council member Bob Kettle on her plan to raise the city's transit sales tax.18 days ago
‘That would upset me’: Jake pushes back on new Kirkland supportive housing facility that doesn’t require sobriety
Sheila Stanton Place, a controversial supportive housing facility through Plymouth Housing, opened this week in Kirkland.18 days ago
‘I’ve seen no evidence to suggest there’s a breach’: Seattle police union president says mayor should turn CCTV cameras back on
Seattle Police Officers Guild (SPOG) President Kent Loux pushed back on Katie Wilson's decision to turn the Stadium District CCTV cameras back off.20 days ago
‘They’re putting them on equal footing’: KIRO hosts defend SPS after eco-blocks to deter homeless deemed illegal by city
Seattle Public Schools (SPS) placed eco-blocks outside its SODO headquarters to deter RVs and encampments.21 days ago
‘Let’s keep that new car smell’: Jake and Spike ask listeners if Seattle will keep its World Cup glow or revert to old ways
Seattle ramped up cleanup efforts ahead of the World Cup. But now that the games are over, Jake and Spike asked: Can the city keep it up?21 days ago
‘People who make money are being driven out’: Jake and Spike sound off on Seattle’s nation-leading office vacancy rate
Seattle has the highest office vacancy rate in the country at 37%, according to The Seattle Times.22 days ago
Fan says Seattle is best World Cup host city as crowds flood stadium before USA vs. Belgium
The men's USA team is less than an hour away from taking on Belgium in Seattle for the World Cup.22 days ago
‘It’s eclipsed the Taylor Swift takeover’: Jake, Spike debate Seattle’s biggest-ever event amid massive World Cup turnout
Jake and Spike discuss Seattle's massive World Cup turnout and its significance for the city and soccer fans alike.22 days ago
‘High-risk move’: Political consultant weighs Wilson’s endorsement gamble against powerful WA Democrats
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's bold endorsement shifts dynamics among WA Democrats and progressive challengers.24 days ago
‘It’s the land of opportunity’: Iranian immigrant shares her journey achieving the ‘American dream’
Discover Layla Farange's inspiring story as an Iranian immigrant thriving in America.24 days ago
‘The games politicians play’: Todd Myers blames WA laws for skyrocketing electric bills
Todd Myers discusses how WA laws are driving up electricity bills, impacting residents' finances.25 days ago
‘This enablement needs to stop’: We Heart Seattle founder describes finding 9-month-old in tent because mother refused housing
We Heart Seattle founder Andrea Suarez said her team moved a 9-month-old baby from Kinnear Park in Queen Anne on Tuesday.28 days ago
‘If it kills businesses, then the minimum wage is actually zero’: Jake pushes back on senator’s $25-an-hour proposal
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut is pushing to increase the federal minimum wage to $25.29 days ago
‘This is truly a great city’: Visiting photographer gushes over capturing Seattle for the world to see
Explore Seattle through stunning photos by Chuck Fazio and Caitlin Rice, capturing the city's beauty for the world to admire.1 month ago
‘We’re losing bees every winter’: Bee expert warns of tiny parasite killing 40% of colonies
World bee experts gathered in Othello to discuss a historic die-off during the winter of 2024.1 month ago
‘Why would I trust them?’: Jake slams $900K investment in KCRHA after it lost track of millions
Explore Jake's concerns over KCRHA's handling of funds amid a $900K audit investment by Seattle and King County.1 month ago
‘This is a right or wrong issue’: Washington Policy Center director says WA is leaving $700M in education funding on the table
A federal tax credit program could funnel $700 million a year into Washington K-12 education, but state leaders have yet to opt in.1 month ago
‘It’s totally ridiculous’: Jake and Spike baffled by Oregon initiative that would outlaw hunting, fishing, and farming
An initiative in Oregon would give all animals the same protections as pets, effectively outlawing hunting, fishing, and modern farming.1 month ago
‘The best city on the planet’: KIRO anchor on the magic of Seattle’s World Cup atmosphere
Experience the magic of Seattle as the city buzzes with World Cup excitement following the USMNT's win over Australia.1 month ago
Washington won’t join ‘Great American State Fair’ — KIRO hosts say it’s a missed opportunity
Not all states will be participating in the Great American State Fair. Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington have all declined to participate.1 month ago
‘Working families are paying the real price’: WA House candidate wants to extend climate deadline as energy bills could double in next 3 years
When Katy Cornell, a House candidate in Washington's 26th Legislative District, went door to door, she heard one issue: skyrocketing energy bills.1 month ago
‘That’s nonsense’: Former Sounders announcer calls Seattle ‘a bona fide soccer hotbed’ despite reports of fewer World Cup visitors
Seattle is the only U.S. World Cup host city seeing fewer travelers flying in, according to Bloomberg.1 month ago
