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James Lynch
Seattle considering kids playground at clothing-optional beach
According to Seattle spokesperson Christina Hirsch, Seattle is considering putting a small children’s playground on the northwest corner of the park.3 years ago
Travis Mayfield
Mayfield: Eastern Wash. city council tries yet another book ban
According to a report, the Liberty Lake City Council thinks it should tell the library what books to shelve and which to trash.3 years ago
Lisa Brooks
Renton minimum wage initiative to go before the voters
The Renton City Council had the option of approving the wage increase immediately, but decided not to do so Monday night.3 years ago
Matt Markovich
Lawmakers seek to protect consumers from losing money on unused gift cards
As the holiday season approaches, the issue of unspent gift cards has sparked concern among lawmakers in the state of Washington.3 years ago
Kate Stone
Accused Tacoma officer testifies in trial over Manny Ellis’ death
Officer Matthew Collins said Manny Ellis was aggressive from the start of the encounter the night of March 3, 2020.3 years ago
James Lynch
Lynch: I watched the Hamas videos so you don’t have to
There aren’t enough suitable adjectives to describe watching the Hamas videos. Horrific. Barbaric. Brutal. Appalling. Those are just a few.3 years ago
Kate Stone and Lisa Brooks
After county rejects extension, Burien must act quickly to get $1M in homeless aid
A Burien City Council meeting may have been the last chance to decide if they will accept a $1 million offer to address the city's homelessness crisis.3 years ago
Kate Stone
Washington Macy’s workers strike for higher wages, better crime protection
On the biggest shopping weekend of the year, employees at Macy's stores in Western Washington are striking over pay and working conditions.3 years ago
Steve Coogan
KIRO Newsradio hosts: Black Friday isn’t what it was
Several show hosts agreed with the idea that Black Friday isn't as huge as it used to be.3 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Beaches in the buff don’t scream ‘Seattle’
It's not necessarily lewd to go naked. It's just that this is Seattle, not Brazil. The climate here doesn't exactly scream "nude."3 years ago
Kate Stone
400,000 signatures: Voters may decide Washington’s climate law future
Backers of an effort to repeal the state's carbon market announced they have enough signatures to put it before lawmakers and, possibly, voters next November.3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Gee & Ursula: Should Seattle consider kids playground at clothing-optional beach?
Should Seattle's only nude beach make way for a children's playground? Gee and Ursula debate the beach's existence.3 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Helping the hungry comes with gratitude that goes both ways
Last week a group of us from KIRO Radio – Management, Sales, and On-Air staff – volunteered at the White Center Food Bank.3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba and Steve Coogan
Angela Poe Russell for Seattle’s open city council seat? ‘I’m considering it’
Angela Poe Russell confirmed on the Gee & Ursula Show that her name has came up as a possible replacement for Teresa Mosqueda.3 years ago
James Lynch
Program goes on: Car dealership etches catalytic converters to prevent theft
Tacoma Police and Titus-Will Toyota are partnering again to etch catalytic converters with a unique serial number to prevent and discourage theft.3 years ago
Chris Sullivan
Why the new I-90 ramp meters didn’t turn on Tuesday morning
I have been warning drivers for years that the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) would be adding ramp meters to the I-90 connection to northbound I-5.3 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: To celebrate the new I-90 ramp meters, a return of the Zipper Merge song!
The new I-90 Ramp Meters go live today. It amounts to a forced zipper merge as you enter I-5.3 years ago
Steve Coogan and Micki Gamez
More trouble for Washington State Ferries: 38% of vessels are out of service
The Washington State Department of Transportation confirmed 38% of the vessels in the Washington State Ferries fleet are out of service for various reasons.3 years ago
James Lynch
Tacoma Police seek help in cold case of veteran’s 2020 murder
Dante Robinson, 28, was a military veteran who previously served in Afghanistan. He was shot and killed on March 31, 2020.3 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Jason Myers thrives under pressure after game winner
That appears to be the key: To be so good at something that you actually look forward to the opportunity to show what you can do when all eyes are upon you.3 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Seattle disabled veterans need help through volunteers, donations
As we near Veterans Day this Saturday, there are calls to help disabled veterans around western Washington. “We’re helping veterans get their benefits,” Dan Clare, from Disabled American Veterans (DAV), said on Seattle’s Morning News. “We’re helping them get to the medical appointments they have. We’re also helping veterans with employment connecting them with employers […]3 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Jack and Spike Show: Seattle is no longer the most progressive city
"Crime is the biggest motivator for people to get out and vote and vote for somebody who they might not usually vote for," Stine added.3 years ago
