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Charlie Harger
Harger: Amid explosion of violence, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson applauds her team for going to the Aurora safety walk. She could not be bothered to go herself
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson wrote that her team was deeply saddened by the stories they heard. Her team. She used the words "my team." She did not write that she was there.2 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘The community needs the loving arms of WA’: How to support Longview after deadly plant implosion
Help the Longview community heal after the Nippon Dynawave plant implosion. Join us in honoring the lives lost and supporting local recovery efforts.2 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Losing Wild Waves is a real bummer’: Ursula says housing should replace park instead of massive warehouse
A massive 1 million-square-foot industrial warehouse is slated to replace the longtime local aquatic treasure, Wild Waves.2 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: An unelected Sound Transit board just decided which of your transit projects live and which die. You did not vote for any of them to do that
The Sound Transit board decided Ballard would get cut off at Seattle Center. They pushed South Kirkland to Issaquah to 2050. They raised a car rental tax.2 months ago
Charlie Harger
Bear traps at the doors: Illegal marijuana operation in Pacific nearly hurts firefighters
Firefighters who rushed into a burning warehouse in Pacific last weekend narrowly avoided stepping into a set of bear traps positioned near the doors of an illegal marijuana grow operation.2 months ago
Charlie Harger
Gunfire returns to Aurora Avenue less than 48 hours after Seattle replaced neighbor barriers with drive-through bollards
Less than two days after SDOT removed neighbor-installed steel planters and replaced them with concrete barriers, gunfire again rattled the Aurora Avenue neighborhood.2 months ago
John Curley
Curley: You may hate Zuckerberg’s superyacht in Lake Union, but you also paid for it
Here's some bad news for those angry, bitter, envious folks dockside. With every photo you took of the superyacht, you helped fill Zuckerberg's 111,000-gallon fuel tank.2 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘There wasn’t a single thing left’: Seattle’s Bubbleman speaks out after van, equipment stolen in Ballard
Bubbleman lost his van and equipment in Ballard, impacting his bubble shows for children. Discover his story and community support.2 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘It’s privilege, it’s comfort’: Spike raves about Alaska Airlines’ new 40K-square-foot lounge at SEA
Spike raves about the comfort of Alaska Airlines' largest lounge at SEA, and how it's enhancing travel experiences for all passengers.2 months ago
John Curley Show
‘I hope it works’: Curley’s skeptical but rooting for Seattle’s $60M Social Housing project
Explore Curley's thoughts on Seattle's $60M social housing project and its impact on the community.2 months ago
John Curley Show
‘It’s such a dumb argument’: Curley urges Mayor Wilson to activate security cameras for FIFA World Cup
As the World Cup approaches, Curley calls on Mayor Wilson to enhance stadium security with active cameras for safety.2 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘My blood pressure went through the roof’: Gee reacts to $2.2B wealth exodus from King County
Discover the reasons behind the $2.2B wealth exodus in King County and its impact on the local economy.2 months ago
John Curley Show
‘They’ve woken up a storm’: Pierce County Council candidate Mike Solan back on ballot after court ruling
A candidate for the Pierce County Council has had to surmount some challenges during his campaign, including being removed from the ballot.2 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Seattle removed the Aurora Avenue planters and installed barriers a driver can pass right through. The pimps and prostitutes were back by Thursday night.
This is the fifth piece I have written about the pimp war on Aurora Avenue in 12 days.2 months ago
Ursula Reutin
Ursula: Governor Ferguson says ‘trust me’ on the millionaires’ tax. I don’t
We may get to vote on Washington's new millionaires' tax this November, and now, Governor Bob Ferguson is making a promise.2 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘That’s just so abhorrent to me’: Former King County sheriff says city has failed Aurora, but arresting sex workers is first step
After 95 shootings in two years along Aurora Avenue, former King County Sheriff John Urquhart said arresting sex workers is the first step.2 months ago
Jake Skorheim
Jake: All aboard, light rail! Next stop … not Ballard
You know that scene in "Zoolander?" That’s my reaction every single time Sound Transit makes the news.2 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Watching Mayor Katie Wilson govern Seattle feels like a body-switching comedy. The reality of the job is catching up to her
This is Katie Wilson's first real job. It is like one of those body-switching comedies from the 80s where the kid wakes up in the adult body and isn't really sure what they're doing.2 months ago
Charlie Harger
Trump plan could halt all international flights at SEA Airport just before World Cup
International travel through SEA Airport could grind to a halt under a plan the Trump administration is drawing up to punish so-called sanctuary cities.2 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘They stood by and did nothing’: Attorney for family of teen killed at Gas Works Park says lawsuit forced city to act
Mattheis Johnson was killed in an accident at Gas Works Park last year. Johnson's family filed a lawsuit, but dismissed it after the city took action.2 months ago
Frank Lenzi
KIRO Newsradio wins 7 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, recognizing excellence in journalism
The KIRO Newsradio news team has been honored this year with seven Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards.2 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘It tore my heart out’: Jake and Spike mourn the lives lost in Longview plant disaster
Following the tragic disaster at a Longview packaging plant Tuesday, eight people have died, and at least eight others are injured.2 months ago
John Curley Show
‘It’s all garbage’: Curley doesn’t buy Governor Ferguson’s claim not to expand millionaires’ tax
Gov. Ferguson stated on X that while he is governor, he will veto any attempt to lower the threshold for the millionaires' tax or raise the rate.2 months ago