‘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.2 months 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.2 months 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.2 months 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.2 months 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 $25.2 months 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.2 months 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 2024.2 months 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.3 months 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.3 months 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.3 months 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.3 months 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.3 months 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.3 months 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.3 months ago
‘The spookiest thing imaginable in Seattle’: Jake questions data center fears as small facility eyed for Starbucks HQ building
As a small data center is being eyed for the Starbucks headquarters building, Jake questioned whether the fear over data centers is warranted.3 months ago
‘The result of bad policy’: Jake, Spike stunned as Seattle’s JumpStart tax data rivals post-recession Detroit
Five years of data tracking Seattle's JumpStart tax have been released, and as a result of several factors, the city has lost roughly 30,000 jobs.3 months ago
‘It seems premeditated’: Jake and Spike question city’s intent as Seattle guitar shop blocked by 13 porta-potties for World Cup
A Seattle guitar shop was hoping the World Cup would bring more business, but instead found 13 porta-potties blocking its entrance.3 months ago
‘A pen like a little farm animal’: Jake sees protest zones outside Seattle Stadium as unnecessary
As the FIFA World Cup kicks off in Seattle, the city has set up "protest zones" outside Seattle Stadium to give demonstrators a designated space.3 months ago
‘The girls are getting younger’: Dunn Lumber owner paints a grim picture of Aurora’s worsening sex trade
Dunn Lumber's Mike Dunn highlights the growing prostitution issue on Aurora Avenue and its impact on the community.3 months ago
‘Is it worth it?’: Jake asks of the $1.5B Seattle Center upgrades after unanimous approval
The Seattle City Council recently unanimously approved upgrades for the 64-year-old Seattle Center's infrastructure, which will cost roughly $1.5 billion.3 months ago
‘These lawsuits almost never work’: Oregon rodeo patrons sue after getting trampled by bull named ‘Party Bus’
Bull named 'Party Bus' injures patrons at Oregon rodeo, raising questions on safety and lawsuits after injuries at the fairgrounds.3 months ago
‘Clearly an insane thing to keep doing’: Jake and Spike back federal homelessness funding overhaul as King County faces $26M loss
King County could lose $26 million after the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development overhauled how it awards homelessness grants.3 months ago
‘You start a war before the World Cup’: KIRO hosts weigh security, access concerns after FIFA referee denied U.S. entry
After a Somali FIFA World Cup referee was denied entry to the U.S., KIRO hosts questioned whether such denials are routine.3 months ago
