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Reptile Zoo Monroe...
Julia Dallas

Jake and Spike make scaly friend as local reptile zoo announces reopening

The Reptile Zoo in Monroe reverses its closure plans and reopens this November after nearly 30 years of captivating visitors.
10 months ago
Adam Smith Palestine...
Julia Dallas

‘Keep pressure on all parties’: WA rep. outlines path to rebuild Palestine while containing Hamas

WA Rep. Adam Smith outlines a strategic path for Palestine's recovery post-war, emphasizing hope and reconstruction efforts.
10 months ago
Cal Raleigh Seattle mariners mayor...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Move over Bruce and Katie — Cal Raleigh has my vote for Seattle mayor

Sorry, Bruce. Sorry, Katie. I know you’re the actual candidates for mayor of Seattle. But I am officially endorsing Cal Raleigh for the mayor of Seattle.
10 months ago
baby-naming consultant san francisco...
John Curley Show

KIRO’s John Curley reacts to $30,000 ‘baby-naming consultant’ in San Francisco

San Francisco is home to a new boutique business that has KIRO host John Curley confused — baby-naming.
10 months ago
Seattle housing homeownership...
Jason Sutich

‘It’s about confidence’: Gee addresses recession fears as Seattle housing market tumbles

Median home prices across Seattle's metro region have dropped approximately $630,000, down 3% from last month, according to Northwest Multiple Listing Service. 
10 months ago
ghost washington haunted house...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

A helpful haunt? Spike explains why he’s at peace with a ghost in his home

Spike O'Neill uncovers the chilling details of a potential ghost presence within his home and how he is grateful for the company of his ghost.
10 months ago
mello pierce county budget funding...
Jason Sutich

‘Brilliant idea’: Ryan Mello praises ‘Opportunity Knocks’ as 500 families seek financial solutions in Tacoma

Pierce County is staring down a significant budget deficit after the federal government initiated $1 trillion in funding cuts to Medicaid.
10 months ago
homeless camp King County...
Jason Sutich

‘Leave it alone’: Jake reveals King County’s troubling homeless numbers after $2B spent

King County Regional Homeless Authority announced there were 16,886 homeless people in the county and has spent more than $2 billion to fix the homeless crisis.
10 months ago
south hill rapist kevin coe dies...
Frank Sumrall

Auburn Mayor: ‘I had no idea’ South Hill rapist was released to Auburn

"I had no idea until we heard it in the media," Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus said regarding Kevin Coe's, also known as the "South Hill rapist," release.
10 months ago
Washington best breakfast...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘It’s not the food, it’s the people’: Gee details why rural diners win for breakfast

In the search for the best breakfast in Washington, Gee Scott revealed the necessary criteria used for labeling a restaurant as a personal fan-favorite.
10 months ago
t-mobile park seattle mariners...
Luke Duecy

T-Mobile Park awaits Game 5: A cathedral of Mariners memories and new legends

Before the gates open for Game 5 in the American League Division Series, T-Mobile Park is a stadium that sits in hushed anticipation.
10 months ago
Detroit superfan Mariners...
Jason Sutich

‘I’m a little nervous’: Detroit superfan worried after friendly wager with Gee

A member of the Tigers fanbase discussed his friendly wager with KIRO host Gee Scott and his prediction for the Game 5 result.
10 months ago
Mariners playoffs Game 5 Rizzs...
Jason Sutich

‘I couldn’t sleep’: Rick Rizzs is sleepless in Seattle ahead of Mariners pivotal Game 5

Longtime Mariners broadcaster Rick Rizzs joined "Seattle's Morning News" ahead of Game 5 to detail the gravity of tonight's matchup v. the Detroit Tigers.
10 months ago
Sara Nelson Seattle council president...
John Curley Show

Seattle council president wants residents to feel protected after Harrell’s safety comment

Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson responded to Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's comment on public safety.
10 months ago
garfield high school bitcoin bomb threat...
Jason Sutich

Former school resource officer defends role of police in schools: ‘Mentors not drill sergeants’

Former school resource office reacts to Seattle Public Schools deciding not to reinstate a campus police officer at Garfield High School.
10 months ago
National Guard Portland...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Gee praises Oregon National Guard General’s decision to prioritize protecting protesters

The commanding general of the Oregon National Guard stated that his deployed troops will protect protesters instead of ICE agents.
10 months ago
healthcare Marjorie Taylor Greene...
Jason Sutich

Gee Scott backs Marjorie Taylor Greene’s call for politicians to put people over party

U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene expressed her dissatisfaction with healthcare and the Republican Party's failure to address rising premiums.
10 months ago
Washington State Capitol vandalized political...
Charlie Harger

Harger: When I heard the capitol was vandalized, my first thought was political. That’s the problem.

My brain immediately went to politics when I heard the capitol building was vandalized. Let me be clear, it's all beyond the pale. Violence is violence. Wrong is wrong.
10 months ago
Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown (Photo courtesy of KIRO Newsradio)...
Seattle's Morning News

AG Brown: WA has spent past year preparing for ‘unlawful’ National Guard deployment

Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown said the state has been preparing for the National Guard for a year.
10 months ago
Spike eats dirt (1) seattle mariners...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

Spike O’Neill drinks Mariners field dirt after fan’s good mojo trick worked

A Mariners fan ate dirt as a way to change the mojo for the Seattle Mariners, and it ended up working, so KIRO host Spike O'Neill gave it a try.
10 months ago
Seattle Mayor Harrell (1)...
John Curley Show

‘Who is he saying that to?’ Curley questions Harrell’s ‘extremely left’ response to public safety

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell made a comment that caught national attention in the latest mayoral debate.
10 months ago
leesa manion king county broken system...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Leesa Manion’s fury exposes a broken system in King County’s justice system

King County Prosecutor Leesa Manion explicitly said she's not calling for cuts to public defense. She just wants parity.
10 months ago
washington recession...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Economist says Washington is already in a recession

Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics, believes that 22 states are already in recession. Not heading toward one. Not at risk of one. Already there.
10 months ago
Thurston County budget shortfall...
MyNorthwest Staff

Thurston County sheriff warns of consequences from $4.5 million budget cuts

Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders outlined how the steep budget cuts could severely impact the community.
10 months ago