‘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.4 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.4 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.4 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.4 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.4 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.4 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.4 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.4 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.4 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.4 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.4 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.4 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.4 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.4 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.4 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.4 months ago
‘It’s a lousy idea’: KIRO hosts question Trump’s move to open protected waters for seafood industry boost
KIRO hosts criticize Trump’s decision to open protected waters for commercial fishing, raising concerns over environmental impact.4 months ago
‘Restoring its reputation isn’t possible’: Jake and Spike say King County homelessness agency struck out as officials install oversight
King County Executive Girmay Zahilay and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson have decided to install their own oversight for the King County Regional Homeless Authority.4 months ago
‘They want to get 36 cents back’: Jake, Spike rip lawsuit targeting Costco’s $5 rotisserie chicken
Two customers file a class action lawsuit against Costco over alleged deceptive marketing of its popular rotisserie chicken.5 months ago
‘Practice on the pimps’: Jake, Spike urge Seattle to use World Cup drones for Aurora crime cleanup
Seattle invested $9 million in drones for enhanced security during the FIFA World Cup, but Jake and Spike think the city should deploy the drones in Aurora too.5 months ago
‘God didn’t need a bullhorn’: Spike pushes back on Seattle’s street preachers as they gear up for the World Cup
The controversial "street preachers" who occupy street corners as local fans populate the stadium district to see Seattle sports are gearing up for the 2026 World Cup.5 months ago
‘She’s upholding her bad ideas’: Jake says Seattle mayor’s new tiny home village lets people ‘do as much drugs as you want’
While Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson didn't deliver on her goal of 500 shelter beds, she did open 75 new tiny homes in Interbay over the weekend.5 months ago
‘Unscripted exchanges, probably not his strength’: Rep. Walsh on why Ferguson may dodge debate
Rep. Walsh discusses Governor Ferguson's debate strategy amid tensions. Will Ferguson engage or avoid the confrontation?5 months ago
