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Charlie Harger
Harger: A 9-year-old living in a tent off Aurora Ave. shows Seattle’s child safety failures
A few blocks off Aurora Ave., a nine-year-old boy lives in a tent with his parents. His mother is a fentanyl addict who works as a prostitute.8 months ago
Frank Lenzi
‘I’m still underwater out there’: Maltby-area farmer still has 5 feet of water in barn after floods
A Maltby-area farmer still has five feet of water in his barn along Marsh Road after last week’s flooding.8 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: The war on straws (plastic v. paper) is pure Seattle theater
The law in Washington is that food service businesses can only give you a single-use straw if you request one. It's a shakedown.8 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Non-stop go, go, go’: Snohomish firefighter describes intense flood rescue efforts
Firefighter Brandon Huber discusses his experiences with flood rescues in Snohomish, highlighting challenges and heroic efforts during crises.8 months ago
John Curley Show
‘Bad move on his part’: Curley weighs in on Trump’s ‘eulogy’ for Rob Reiner
After the murder of the Hollywood actor and director, Rob Reiner, President Donald Trump posted a eulogy that was highly criticized for his lack of sympathy.8 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘It couldn’t happen at a worse time’: Leavenworth fights to salvage Christmastown season
Severe flooding and windstorms threaten Leavenworth's Christmastown. Discover efforts to revive this cherished holiday tradition.8 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: If fentanyl isn’t a weapon of mass destruction, what is?
President Trump signed an executive order yesterday designating fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction. What else are we supposed to call it?8 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Seattle shouldn’t hide Pride because Iran and Egypt demand it
On June 26, Iran plays Egypt in a World Cup match right here in Seattle. June. Seattle. That's Pride Month around here. And it's now an international incident.8 months ago
Charlie Harger
Pineapple Express hits the Pacific Northwest Monday as region reels from historic flooding
A powerful Pineapple Express is set to impact Western Washington, following a brief reprieve this weekend.8 months ago
John Curley Show
‘The numbers are basically nonsense’: Todd Myers challenges WA’s climate spending claims
WA released an update on its cap-and-trade tax on fossil fuels, which hit an all-time high and could add roughly 56 cents per gallon of gas.8 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Does this encourage strikes?’: Jake skeptical of new unemployment benefits for striking workers
A new law is scheduled to take effect in 2026, which would provide up to six weeks of unemployment benefits for workers who decide to go on strike.8 months ago
John Curley Show
‘Not the hill to die on’: Rep. Walsh faults Teachers Union for opposing transgender sports initiative
An initiative could come before lawmakers in Olympia next year, including a measure that would block transgender girls from competing in girls' sports.8 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Amidst a dark week for WA, we saw the light of ordinary heroes
Dozens and dozens of local residents showed up. The same scene in Ferndale. It happened across Skagit and Whatcom counties. All across Western Washington.8 months ago
Julia Dallas
‘Nobody can get out’: KIRO Newsradio listeners share firsthand accounts of navigating historic floods
KIRO Newsradio listeners recount their eerie experiences amid near-record flooding caused by a powerful atmospheric river.8 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Washington’s floods don’t care about your politics
Governor Ferguson declared a statewide emergency yesterday. And you know what I'm seeing online? People attacking him. Viciously.8 months ago
John Curley Show
‘You’re not early, you’re 8 months late’: KIRO traffic reporter sounds off on Sound Transit’s timeline
After the unveiling of the Federal Way light rail station, Sound Transit announced the Bellevue-to-Seattle train across I-90 is in its final phase of testing.8 months ago
John Curley
‘It’s just nutty’: Curley unloads on WA’s worst-in-nation driving habits
WA ranks among the bottom five states for driver quality nationwide, according to a Best and Worst Drivers Report and logs 44.9 incidents per 1,000 drivers.8 months ago
Charlie Harger
‘Thrive, not just survive’: Foster dad shares how Treehouse changed his son’s life
After getting licensed through a foster care organization, the couple received their infant son. They then went to Treehouse for clothing and other support.8 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘It tracks’: Gee and Ursula not surprised by Seattle’s #1 frugal ranking
A survey recently found that 83% of Americans consider themselves frugal, and Seattle was ranked No. 1 as the most frugal city in the country.8 months ago
Seattle's Morning News
‘Making the holidays brighter’: Treehouse CEO shares why one gift can change everything for foster kids
Discover how Treehouse brings Christmas joy to foster kids through a special gift initiative, ensuring no child is left behind.8 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘These kids are now suffering’: Jake calls out Seattle Parks for neglected Little League fields
A Seattle Little League vice president, Ted Foster, spoke out about high permit fees the league has to pay, which make up more than 60% of its operating budget8 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Supporting foster kids this Christmas through Treehouse
Tomorrow is our annual fundraiser for Treehouse, an organization that supports foster kids across Washington.8 months ago
Charlie Harger
Mass: Atmospheric river to bring 10-15 inches of rain, major flooding to Western Washington Tuesday-Wednesday
Western Washington residents woke up Monday to their final hours of dry weather before a powerful atmospheric river unleashes 10-15 inches of rain.8 months ago
