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Charlie Harger
Harger: Texas just became the No. 1 solar state in America. Without a carbon tax. WA should be paying attention
Texas just passed California in utility-scale solar capacity and generation. It also leads the nation in wind and is on pace to pass California in grid-scale battery storage.3 months ago
Charlie Harger
‘Boy in the tent’ turns 10 as mother reaches five months of sobriety in recovery-based shelter
The boy who spent months living in a fentanyl-filled tent off Aurora Avenue just celebrated his 10th birthday while living in a facility run by The More We Love.3 months ago
Charlie Harger
Massage parlor trafficking busts spread across Puget Sound as Seattle prepares for FIFA World Cup
Despite the protests and denials from massage parlor owners, law enforcement across the Puget Sound region isn't buying it anymore.3 months ago
Jake Skorheim
Jake: Dating apps’ ‘Netflix Syndrome’ is why more young people are single than ever before
Netflix Syndrome is when you’re flooded with too many options, the fear of not choosing the perfect thing leaves you choosing nothing at all.3 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: 8,630 homes are for sale in Seattle. In a normal April there are 4,600. The layoffs came first
There are 8,630 homes listed for sale across the Seattle metro right now. In a normal April, there are about 4,600.3 months ago
Luke Duecy
The Spin: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson staffer interrupts interview after unwanted question, fueling criticism over media handling
An awkward on-camera moment involving Katie Wilson and a junior city staffer is drawing attention after a reporter’s question about gun violence abruptly ended a press interaction.3 months ago
John Curley Show
‘I’m concerned’: WA Cares critics say program steers caregivers into union membership
Critics of WA Cares raise concerns about mandatory union membership and its impact on caregiver benefits in Washington.3 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘I want to see somebody fired’: Jake calls for accountability over Sound Transit’s $35B hole, project delays
Jake demands action as Sound Transit struggles with project delays and a significant budget deficit.3 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘She’s making a lot of rookie mistakes’: Ursula says Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson needs to improve her communications team
KIRO host Ursula Reutin called out Katie Wilson's team for how it handled questions about CCTV cameras.3 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Do you care more about the kids or the drug addicts?’: Jake calls out Seattle for potential homeless shelters near schools
After Seattle moved forward with legislation that would expand temporary homeless shelters, Jake questioned who the city really cares about.3 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘We’ve sued them twice’: WA Policy Center forces ecology department to release climate data
The Washington Policy Center has sued the ecology department twice for climate data, aiming for transparency on key environmental issues.3 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘A waste of taxpayers’ money’: West Seattle artist says city overspends on annual $4M graffiti clean up
West Seattle artist argues the city overspends on graffiti cleanup, raising concerns over taxpayers' money and artistic expression.3 months ago
John Curley Show
‘Young people need to have a voice’: WA high schooler makes the case for 16-year-old voters
Washington high schooler argues for 16-year-olds as voters, highlighting their perspectives and engagement in democracy.3 months ago
Spike O'Neill
Spike: The Seattle Public Library is trying to save lives, not teach kids how to use drug paraphernalia
A recent social media "report" claimed the Seattle Public Library is holding classes on how to properly use drug paraphernalia to anyone, including children.3 months ago
Jake Skorheim
Jake: ‘Down With the Sickness’ at a T-ball game? This dad has had enough of walk-up music for six-year-olds
Look, I know walk-up music is great in the big leagues. It pumps up the crowd, it’s part of the show, I get it. But we’ve always understood that some pro-sports culture doesn’t belong in kids’ games.3 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Iran fired on three US destroyers. The US struck targets there. Trump called our strikes a ‘love tap.’ CNN led with the hantavirus
Despite the U.S. striking Iranian military facilities during what is supposedly a ceasefire, the lead story on CNN was about the hantavirus on a cruise ship.3 months ago
John Curley Show
‘It is shocking to me the state is still deflecting’: Center Square reporter keeps pressure on DCYF
Carleen Johnson is keeping pressure on the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) on multiple fronts.3 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Some sacrifices you have to make’: Gee chooses World Cup over son’s wedding day
As the World Cup in Seattle is just around the corner, KIRO Newsradio host Gee Scott had some exciting news to share.3 months ago
Charlie Harger
Seattle gas prices hit $5.94 as WA nears $6 a gallon
How much is gas in Seattle right now? Brace yourself: $5.94 a gallon for regular, according to GasBuddy. That's a new record.3 months ago
Ursula Reutin
Ask Ursula: How to get the Mother’s Day you actually want without feeling guilty
For today’s Ask Ursula, I'm going to give advice on some common Mother’s Day dilemmas.3 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: King County Assessor John Arthur Wilson is accused of stalking his ex. He wears an ankle monitor to work. He still won’t resign
As of today, John Arthur Wilson walks into his government office each morning wearing a court-ordered GPS ankle monitor. A Seattle judge lost confidence that he would obey the law.3 months ago
John Curley Show
Joe Kent breaks silence on Iran War resignation: ‘We’ve painted ourselves into a corner’
Nearly two months after Joe Kent resigned as director of the National Counterterrorism Center, he shared his side of what led to this decision.3 months ago
John Curley Show
‘I don’t know why he did that’: Former AG questions solicitor general’s role in shielding millionaires’ tax from voters
After the Washington Supreme Court blocked a referendum on the millionaires' tax, former AG McKenna questioned the solicitor general's role.3 months ago
