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Former AG Rob McKenna blames Washington’s $1.7 billion payout crisis on ‘strict liability regime’
Washington's self-insurance liability fund has fallen more than $1.7 billion into deficit, driven by a surge in large legal settlements and judgments.3 months ago
Manda Factor
Rob McKenna: Supreme Court’s biggest rulings on birthright citizenship, presidential power coming soon
Former Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna said the U.S. Supreme Court is holding its most consequential decisions for the closing days of its term.3 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Seattle cleaned up downtown for the World Cup. So now we know we can
I've spent years watching Seattle promise to fix downtown and then not fix downtown, so I figured this would be more of the same. I was wrong. Pleasantly, completely wrong.3 months ago
Ursula Reutin
Ask Ursula: Our grandson cries every time he has to come stay with us. How do we make this work?
A grandma who watches her grandson five days a week is struggling after he started melting down at every drop-off. Ursula offers her advice.3 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘It’s totally ridiculous’: Jake and Spike baffled by Oregon initiative that would outlaw hunting, fishing, and farming
An initiative in Oregon would give all animals the same protections as pets, effectively outlawing hunting, fishing, and modern farming.3 months ago
Spike O'Neill
Spike: Trump’s Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool excuses don’t hold water
Are we going to pretend that vandalism is the reason the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has literally been turned into a national swamp?3 months ago
Manda Factor
Seattle couple launches Elliott Bay Puppy Raisers to train guide dogs for the blind
Meet Flyer, a puppy with a big future. He's in training to become a guide dog for the blind, and is at the center of an effort to grow the program in Seattle.3 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘The best city on the planet’: KIRO anchor on the magic of Seattle’s World Cup atmosphere
Experience the magic of Seattle as the city buzzes with World Cup excitement following the USMNT's win over Australia.3 months ago
John Curley Show
‘Girmay is afraid’: Brian Heywood calls King County Executive’s apology ‘cowardly’ after selfie firestorm
When Brian Heywood took a selfie with King County Executive Girmay Zahilay at a World Cup match, he did not know the firestorm of controversy it would spark.3 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Shoreline wants $100 million for a swimming pool. With a lazy river. For a city of 62,000 people
The City of Shoreline wants voters to approve $100 million for a swimming pool with eight lap lanes, a recreation pool, a hydrotherapy pool, a lazy river, a sauna, and a snack bar.3 months ago
Gee Scott
Gee: Don’t let anyone scare you, SPD data shows 261 calls, but only 25 crimes during first World Cup week
I've been around Lumen Field for a lot of sporting events for more than 20 plus years, but this World Cup brought something different.3 months ago
John Curley Show
‘Why would only the Second Amendment right have this litmus test?’: Gun law analyst breaks down WA’s 83% background check fee hike
Washington gun owners are facing a steep rate increase. The cost of background checks is climbing 83%, going from $18 to $33.3 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘It’s no longer a bike’: KIRO hosts weigh e-bike risks after Kirkland child critically injured
Kirkland's recent e-bike injury raises concerns about safety laws and regulations for e-bikes and scooters in Washington.3 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: 68,000 fans chanted USA at Seattle’s World Cup match on Friday. Then the internet had to weigh in
The US won 2-0. One of the best soccer atmospheres this country has ever produced, and it happened in Seattle. Then both political tribes got involved.3 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘You can take the flag off the pole, but you can’t get rid of your neighbor’: Gee responds to WA cities pulling Pride flags
The Oak Harbor City Council voted down a proposal to fly Pride flags on city flagpoles for the second year in a row, with council members arguing the city should remain neutral.3 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
Washington won’t join ‘Great American State Fair’ — KIRO hosts say it’s a missed opportunity
Not all states will be participating in the Great American State Fair. Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington have all declined to participate.3 months ago
John Curley Show
‘I’m getting an electric car’: WA gas tax to increase by 6 cents on July 1
Washington's gas tax will increase by six cents per gallon starting July 1 — the second consecutive increase after nine years without a jump.3 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Working families are paying the real price’: WA House candidate wants to extend climate deadline as energy bills could double in next 3 years
When Katy Cornell, a House candidate in Washington's 26th Legislative District, went door to door, she heard one issue: skyrocketing energy bills.3 months ago
Jake Skorheim
Jake: Washington health department warns World Cup tourists — Our weed is no joke
The Washington health department has issued formal guidance warning visiting foreigners to be careful with our cannabis products.3 months ago
Jake Skorheim
Jake: Washington fell to No. 31 in education rankings despite doubling school spending
About a decade ago, Washington was sitting at No. 20 — nothing special, middle of the road, fine. Now we’re in the bottom half of the country. Not good.3 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: In Seattle, even the kinda-left Democrats aren’t left enough
On Tuesday, the Democrats of Seattle's 43rd District endorsed a 30-year-old labor organizer named Hannah Sabio-Howell over Jamie Pedersen for state Senate.3 months ago
John Curley Show
‘I think you’re the next mayor’: Curley tells Bob Kettle after council member rips city’s handling of crime
Seattle City Councilmember and Chair of the Public Safety Committee Bob Kettle was among those marching for an end to violence on Aurora Avenue earlier this month.3 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘That’s nonsense’: Former Sounders announcer calls Seattle ‘a bona fide soccer hotbed’ despite reports of fewer World Cup visitors
Seattle is the only U.S. World Cup host city seeing fewer travelers flying in, according to Bloomberg.3 months ago
