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Frank Sumrall
‘I’m not going to accept it’: Pierce County sheriff warns against bill allowing state to remove sheriffs
KIRO host John Curley had Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank on to discuss Senate Bill 5974, a bill that allows the state to remove elected sheriffs.5 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: WA just voted to put permanent supportive housing in every neighborhood in the state. Your city has no say
House Bill 2266 requires cities across Washington to allow permanent supportive housing in any residential zone. Your neighborhood.5 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Native Land Pod’ co-host ‘stunned’ to see Wilson admin ‘mired in nonsense’ after civil rights director placed on leave
Angela Rye reacts to Seattle mayor's surprising decision on civil rights director amid ongoing community discussions.5 months ago
Charlie Harger
Black ice causes 15-car pileup on Mukilteo Speedway in Snohomish County
Black ice on 164th Street S.W. over the Mukilteo Speedway triggered a 15-car pileup in Snohomish County Tuesday morning, closing the road for hours.5 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘They treat us like animals’: Chamber leader says WA’s millionaires income tax is ‘a trick’
Mike Sotelo, president of the Ethnic Chamber of Commerce Coalition is speaking out against the proposed income tax on millionaires in Washington.5 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Olympia is passing an income tax you can’t vote on. Now a Democratic leader wants to dissolve businesses that fight back
The Washington State legislature is expected to pass a millionaire income tax this week. The bill is written so it cannot go to a public vote through a referendum.5 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘They don’t have a plan B’: Intentionalist survey shows Seattle’s small businesses struggling more than during COVID
A survey reveals Seattle's small businesses face greater financial challenges than during the pandemic. Discover the findings.5 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
Seattle’s $30M CHOP verdict: Breaking down how wrongful death damages are calculated
The $30M CHOP settlement prompted KIRO host Jake Skorheim to investigate the inner workings of how the parties settle on the amount of money to be paid.5 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Is homeownership only for the wealthy? Seattle buyers now need $182K income
To afford a home in Seattle, the numbers continue to reach historic levels. The income needed to afford a home in Seattle is $182,766.5 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘It was a deal’: Bellingham native buys Pacific Science Center’s stegosaurus head for thousands
A Bellingham native invests in the Pacific Science Center's stegosaurus head as the dinosaur exhibit faces closure and disrepair.5 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
Ice age mammoth being unearthed at WA dig site — tours now available
Tickets to witness the unearthing of remains of a prehistoric mammoth at the McBones Coyote Canyon Mammoth Site are now available.5 months ago
Charlie Harger
WA bill that could remove elected sheriffs clears House on party-line vote
A bill that would give a state board the power to remove an elected sheriff from office cleared the Washington House early Friday morning.5 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: A 9-year-old lived in a tent while his mother smoked fentanyl next to him. WA lawmakers just voted to keep the law exactly as it is
I stood outside a tent a few blocks off Aurora Avenue in North Seattle. Inside was a 9-year-old boy. His mother was a fentanyl addict working as a prostitute on Aurora.5 months ago
John Curley Show
‘Pretty egregious conduct’: Attorney says WA DOL knew about massive data breach for 6 years, downplayed severity
Attorney reveals that the DOL knew about a massive data breach for six years, affecting Washington driver's license holders.5 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Use your head’: Angela Poe-Russell urges helmet use as Seattle e-scooter injuries spike
Angela Poe-Russell urges e-scooter riders in Seattle to prioritize safety and wear helmets to avoid injuries.5 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Kuwait principal from WA says she remains calm for her students amid explosions, sirens: ‘We can support each other’
Lisa Dallas emphasizes the importance of calmness during explosions in Kuwait, supporting her students at Global Bilingual Academy.5 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘This seems like a war of convenience’: Spike backs Sen. Murray’s claim there was ‘no imminent threat’ from Iran
Senator Patty Murray rejects the notion of war with Iran, backed by Spike's insights on the current tensions.5 months ago
Charlie Harger
WA millionaire income tax: Will Senate Bill 6346 pass before the 2026 session ends?
Eight days remain in the 2026 Washington legislative session, and Senate Bill 6346, the proposed millionaire income tax, still hasn't reached the House floor.5 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Seattle gas prices hit $4.62 a gallon. Idaho is paying $3.15. That difference didn’t come from Iran
The Seattle average this morning is $4.62 a gallon, according to AAA. The national average is $3.20. We're paying $1.42 more than the rest of the country.5 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘More of it has been wasteful’: Spike criticizes WA’s spending as budget doubles with few results
Washington's budget has doubled in 10 years, yet results remain scarce, raising concerns about wasteful spending.5 months ago
Charlie Harger
B.C. ends daylight saving time permanently in 2026. WA is still waiting on Congress
Washington has wanted to end daylight saving time permanently for six years. Its neighbor to the north just did it.5 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Seattle small businesses say things are worse than during COVID-19. Nobody in Olympia or City Hall seems to care.
Survey reveals Seattle small business struggles are worsening, raising concerns for the local economy and community.5 months ago
John Curley
Curley: The Iran war isn’t about oil, nukes, or Epstein — it’s about China
Explore how the Iran war reflects China's strategic interests beyond oil and nuclear issues.5 months ago
