Jillian Raftery
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s ‘impromptu boogie’ with Seattle rapper draws public safety criticism
You may have seen the video on Instagram, originally posted by Seattle rapper Y2K. Wilson stands next to him at a sports field and bobs to his anthemic track "SEA."1 hour ago
John Curley Show
‘Too many people are dying’: Seattle Councilmember Rob Saka lays out his proposed safer streets plan
Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka joined "The John Curley Show" on KIRO Newsradio to lay out his proposed Seattle SAFER Streets Act.4 hours ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘I don’t think this is really political’: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson orders faster Seattle permitting as apartment reviews stretch past a year
Large apartment projects in Seattle currently spend about 374 days in city-controlled permit review, more than double the city's own 180-day target.8 hours ago
Madeline Ottilie, KIRO 7 News
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson responds to recall effort against her as hearing date approaches
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson addressed reporters Wednesday who asked about the recall petition filed against her while speaking about an unrelated executive order.11 hours ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: You think Brian Heywood spends big? A caregivers union in Olympia outspent him on campaigns
The union SEIU 775 likes to note that The Seattle Times once compared it to Boeing and Microsoft and called it one of Olympia's most powerful players.1 day ago
Frank Sumrall
Uber Eats to pay $4.4M to more than 14,000 workers after violating Seattle’s labor laws
More than 14,000 Uber Eats workers are set to receive a share of nearly $4.4 million under a settlement with Seattle’s Office of Labor Standards.1 day ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Hearing date set for Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson recall effort
The move to recall Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson from office was assigned to a King County Civil Superior Court judge on Tuesday.1 day ago
James Lynch
‘A two-strike approach’: Seattle Center shooting prompts renewed push to toughen juvenile gun laws
The deadly Seattle Center shooting is fueling a renewed push from Representative David Hackney to tighten Washington’s juvenile firearm laws.2 days ago
Tim Hohl
Trump admin. moves to repeal Roadless Rule, putting 2 million acres of Washington forest at risk
About 2 million acres of national forest land in Washington could lose protections as the Trump admin. moves ahead to repeal the Roadless Rule.2 days ago
John Curley Show
‘A little outside the bounds of credulity’: Curley questions who’s behind the Katie Wilson recall effort
According to John Curley, Seattle has been here before, and history isn't on the recall petition's side to remove Katie Wilson from office.3 days ago
John Curley Show
‘You see a donkey, you see an elephant, we want people to see an owl’: Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic pitches his Cascade Party
Krist Novoselic is best known as the bassist of Nirvana, but has built a second life in politics, one that has led him to chair the Cascade Party5 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘She does not have a better window’: Seattle Councilmember Bob Kettle clashes with Mayor Wilson over Bite of Seattle response
Seattle City Councilmember Bob Kettle said Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson does not have a better read on public safety than the council.7 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘She’s failed this city miserably’: Seattle woman behind Mayor Wilson recall effort explains why she filed charges
Seattle resident files recall charges against Mayor Katie Wilson, citing public safety failures from the Bite of Seattle to the crisis on Aurora Avenue.7 days ago
Tyrah Majors, KIRO 7 News
Renton City Council votes to cover Flock cameras after pausing their use
The City of Renton is moving to physically cover all 24 of its Flock automatic license plate recognition cameras.8 days ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘They think she’s bad at her job’: Jake and Spike analyze recall charges filed against Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson
Recall charges have been filed against Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, King County Elections confirmed to KIRO Newsradio.8 days ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Seattle council approves $3.6 million for free school meals
The Seattle City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve $3.6 million to provide free school meals for students this school year.8 days ago
John Curley Show
‘What actually happened?’ WA Policy Center investigates Seattle diversion program, says numbers don’t match up
The Washington Policy Center is challenging the data behind Seattle's LEAD diversion program, saying the numbers don't hold up.8 days ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Ferguson signs amended wildfire proclamation as state seeks additional federal aid
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed an amended emergency proclamation Monday for Washington's wildfire disaster.10 days ago
James Lynch
‘My feet are here’: Interim SPD Chief Andre Sayles addresses crime, Mayor Katie Wilson, and Seattle’s path forward
Interim Seattle Police Chief Andre Sayles said he’s committed to Seattle and focused on restoring trust and safety.13 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
New Seattle policy aims to block retailers from using personal data to set grocery prices
Mayor Katie Wilson and two city councilmembers announced a new affordability policy on Friday to eliminate price gouging, and make groceries more affordable.13 days ago
Luke Duecy
Gov. Ferguson invites President Trump to Spokane to witness devastation firsthand
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has invited President Donald Trump to see the fire damage and devastation in Spokane.14 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘I don’t like Kshama Sawant’: Gee asks ‘are we done now?’ as Sawant finishes distant third
KIRO hosts Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin were relieved to see Kshama Sawant, who served on the Seattle City Council, finish in third place.15 days ago
Luke Duecy
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson-backed progressive candidates fall short in Washington primary races
Two progressive candidates endorsed by Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson were defeated Tuesday in Washington's primary election.15 days ago
