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Tacoma’s new police chief sends message on enforcing drug laws, chop shops, public safety

Tacoma swore in a new chief of police after a unanimous vote by the city council, and, according to KIRO host John Curley, she has already hit the ground running.
5 months ago

Cliff Mass: It’s too early to predict a ‘super El Niño’ this year

Cliff Mass weighs in on the warning that there is a growing chance of a super El Niño later this year from several climate scientists.
5 months ago

‘I’m disappointed that it had to get here’: Lawyer who filed recall against Ferguson hopes issue resolves before it goes to court

An Olympia lawyer filed a recall against Gov. Ferguson over two vacant Public Disclosure Commission seats unfilled for hundreds of days.
5 months ago

‘It’s killed the whole industry’: Gold dealer flees Washington after 10.3% sales tax

Craig Rhyne, owner of Washington Gold Exchange, is moving to Idaho after a new 10.3% sales tax on gold and silver drove dealers out of the state.
5 months ago

‘It’s really bad news’: DCYF asks for more money after $2M in overpayments found

A recent audit of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families revealed $2 million in overpayments from the $10 million that was audited.
5 months ago

‘I was stunned’: Tacoma man gets help from police chief after 6 years of fighting to shut down neighbor’s drug house

A Tacoma man spent six years living next to a house plagued by drugs, prostitution, and even murder before the police chief got involved.
5 months ago

‘Internal grifting operation’: WA Senate leader Jamie Pedersen’s business benefits from CCA, We the Governed finds

Glen Morgan found Washington State Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen is writing laws that benefit the company he works for.
5 months ago

‘The whole thing makes no sense’: ATF bullet analysis in Charlie Kirk murder finds no conclusive link to rifle

There is a new development in Charlie Kirk's murder after an analysis could not "conclusively" connect a bullet fragment recovered from the autopsy to the rifle found near the scene.
5 months ago

‘The court will declare this tax is unconstitutional’: Former WA AG Rob McKenna gears up for legal fight against millionaires’ tax

Former WA AG Rob McKenna leads the fight against the new millionaires' tax, aiming to challenge its legality and implications.
5 months ago

‘I’m cooked’: Aurora business owner’s viral video draws customers to notorious strip

An Aurora business owner posted a video that has since gone viral, stating people told her not to open her business in the area, and she is now "cooked."
6 months ago

‘$200M gone lickety split’: Federal investigation targets race-based WA housing program

HUD investigates Washington's race-based housing program, raising concerns over $200 million in funding.
6 months ago

‘The state is not business-friendly’: Curley rips proposed vacancy tax amid 30% empty Seattle buildings

Curley challenges the proposed vacancy tax as Seattle faces high building vacancies and job losses.
6 months ago

‘I believe in following the truth’: Former Canadian School Board Administrator faces $750k fine for saying 5 words

Former Canadian School Board Administrator faces hefty fine for five words opposing an ideology he disagrees with.
6 months ago

‘It’s just the Wild West’: Councilmember Dunn says he pushed for audit years before King County fraud revealed

Dunn reveals his long-standing push for an audit before King County fraud was uncovered, highlighting accountability in local governance.
6 months ago

‘Just not as physical’: Shawn Kemp warns fans how much the NBA has changed with SuperSonics’ return looming

"It's just not as physical, but I think you'll see that those things change in the future," Shawn Kemp said. "I think people miss seeing defense."
6 months ago

Rep. Walsh outlines ‘demise of an unconstitutional tax scheme’ as GOP fights Ferguson’s ‘income tax’

Rep. Jim Walsh discusses the GOP plan to combat Ferguson's controversial income tax on millionaires.
6 months ago

‘A loan, not a donation’: Passenger who stopped King County bus after driver collapsed gets rent money, attorney

Ernie Makinson intervened when a King County bus driver collapsed, preventing further disaster and earning support for rent.
6 months ago

‘I got my hand on the steering wheel, the other trying to get the driver back to life’: Passenger stops King County bus after driver collapses

A King County bus passenger intervenes after driver collapses, preventing further chaos during a severe incident in Seattle.
6 months ago

‘I didn’t realize forces would line up to push me down’: ‘Seattle is Dying’ journalist reflects 7 years later

Explore KOMO News' Eric Johnson's insights seven years post Seattle is Dying and its impact on the city’s future.
6 months ago

‘I noticed some things that didn’t make sense’: National Review reporter details local Somali-run daycare probe

Explore the scrutiny faced by Somali-run daycare centers in Washington amid allegations of fraud and misconduct.
6 months ago

‘Why would you stay here?’: Seattle contractor leaving after 30+ years cites taxes, homelessness, break-ins

A prominent Seattle contractor exits the industry, citing taxes, homelessness, and break-ins as key factors affecting his decision.
6 months ago

‘They’re just doing their job?’: Curley questions new policy requiring SPD to document ICE encounters

Seattle police must document ICE encounters, raising concerns about implications for law enforcement and community relations.
6 months ago

‘Classic case of false advertising’: Attorney sues Meta over AI glasses sharing footage overseas

A lawyer critiques Meta’s AI glasses, highlighting privacy issues and claims of false advertising in a new lawsuit.
6 months ago

‘They’ve stalled us’: Attorney alleges Seattle delaying records in SPD harassment case

Seattle attorney Sumeer Singla is suing the Seattle Police Department and the City of Seattle, alleging public records violations.
6 months ago