Charlie Harger
Harger: Conservatives cheer when I call out state overspending. Will they keep that principle now that it’s Trump?
Washington doesn't have a revenue problem. It has a spending problem. We take money from the federal government, then make state taxpayers have to pick up.4 hours ago
Ian Sterling, KIRO Newsradio
‘Exploitation’: WA joins lawsuit to block Trump admin. from gutting Endangered Species Act
Washington is joining forces with 20 other states to sue the Trump administration over the Endangered Species Act.16 hours ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘We’re outing our youngsters’: WA Senator with nearly 40 years in law enforcement urges ‘no’ vote on Parents Bill of Rights
Washington voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to approve Initiative 001, which would restore the original text of the Parents Bill of Rights.20 hours ago
US banning dairy products, most alcoholic beverages and motorcycles from Canada
The United States is banning the import of some dairy products and motorcycles from Canada along with most alcoholic beverages.2 days ago
Aaron Granillo
New gun violence reduction strategy moves forward at Seattle City Hall
The Seattle City Council's Public Safety Committee voted Tuesday to advance a new gun violence reduction strategy.2 days ago
Madeline Ottilie, KIRO 7
Seattle police chief and mayor speak after violent weekend in Belltown
Three separate shootings in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood on Sunday left three people dead and three others injured.2 days ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
‘Let’s call it what it is’: Seattle public safety chair demands mayor explain why she removed police chief
City Councilmember Bob Kettle said the mayor still hasn't explained why she forced then-Police Chief Shon Barnes out.2 days ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: 5 things about WA’s midterms, for people who blissfully ignored politics all summer
It's the day after Labor Day, and political prognosticators will tell you this is the time to start paying a bit more attention to the upcoming elections.2 days ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
‘We’re really focused on moving forward’: Mayor Wilson addresses internal Bite of Seattle texts
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is pushing back on criticism over how her office handled communications the night of the deadly Bite of Seattle shooting.3 days ago
Julia Dallas
Seattle mayor, King County executive join striking workers at Embassy Suites
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and King County Executive Girmay Zahilay joined striking workers at the Embassy Suites in Pioneer Square.3 days ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
‘S*** happens’: Seattle mayor’s office texts reveal scramble over optics, officials brushing off inaccurate information after Bite of Seattle shooting
Internal text messages released from Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's office show staff debating whether the mayor should appear.6 days ago
Frank Sumrall
Court rejects attempt to block Pierce County charter amendment that would remove elected sheriff
Multiple Pierce County officials are suing the county to challenge a proposal that would change the position of sheriff from elected to appointed.6 days ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
FEMA ends wildfire federal emergency period, Gov. Ferguson asking President Trump for additional aid
FEMA announced that the federal emergency period for the wildfires that demolished many areas of Spokane and Eastern Washington is now over.6 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Use an official ballot drop box’: KIRO hosts warn Washington voters after USPS postmark rule change leads to more rejected ballots
A change in how the U.S. Postal Service postmarks mail is causing more Washington ballots to be rejected and left uncounted.7 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Lakewood police chief fired two weeks after being placed on administrative leave
Two weeks after he was placed on administrative leave, Lakewood Police Chief Patrick Smith has been fired from his position.7 days ago
Nia Bliss, KIRO 7 News
North Seattle neighbors air out crime concerns, questions to Mayor Katie Wilson
Multiple community groups from across North Seattle were joined on stage with Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson for the North Precinct Advisory Council’s public safety meeting on Wednesday night.7 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Democratic WA Rep. frustrated with own party for killing ‘Whistleblower Protection Bill,’ defending ‘Keeping Families Together Act’
Washington State Rep. David Hackney, a Democrat, voiced frustration that his sponsored bill, House Bill 2585, failed to receive a floor vote in the Democrat-majority chambers of the state legislature.8 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
King County Assessor John Wilson violated ethics code 4 times, ombuds report finds
Criminal charges against King County Assessor John Wilson have been dropped after his ex-fiancée declined to cooperate.8 days ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Katie Wilson says she’s not DSA. Fine. The DSA platform says ‘defund the police,’ and SPD’s hiring bonus just got defunded
"No WAY," I told myself. There's no way SPD, short hundreds of officers, working through a rough stretch on morale, and still a little tender from the whole "defund" era, would cut its one big recruiting tool: the hiring bonuses.8 days ago
Jillian Raftery
‘We are still reviewing’: National nonprofit’s support for Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson recall is short on details
A national nonprofit said it backs the recall of Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson. But key questions remain unanswered.9 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘I’m pretty angry’: Washington Secretary of State blasts federal voter fraud investigation
Department of Homeland Security agents are arriving in several states to investigate voter fraud, including Washington, starting Tuesday.9 days ago
Frank Sumrall
Departed Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes breaks silence in first radio interview since leaving SPD
A month after his resignation was requested, Shon Barnes joined "The Gee and Ursula Show" for his first radio interview since leaving the department.10 days ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Housing, the Bite of Seattle shooting, security cameras. Mayor Katie Wilson keeps finding new ways to postpone hard decisions
About 46,000 Seattle renter households spend more than half their income on housing. Half. Rent gets paid. Groceries get squeezed.10 days ago
