KIRO Newsradio: Seattle News & Analysis

Jason Sutich

‘I wish I had the honor of coaching her’: Coach K applauds Sue Bird’s career after statue unveiling

Sue Bird's statue unveiled; Coach K praises her remarkable WNBA career and impact on basketball. A true legend honored.

1 year ago

Charlie Harger

Harger: Woodway’s Bruce Evans was proof of what good teachers can do

Bruce Evans died this weekend. He spent more than 30 years at Woodway, then Edmonds-Woodway High after the schools merged.

1 year ago

Heather Bosch

Trump says he’ll eliminate vote-by-mail. Washington’s U.S. senators say not so fast.

Washington’s U.S. senators respond to Trump’s plan to eliminate voting by mail, emphasizing the importance of accessible elections.

1 year ago

Charlie Harger

Two-thirds of King County voters sat out — that silence decided the August Primary

Almost all the ballots have now been counted in King County, and turnout for the August Primary was lower than 34%.

1 year ago

Frank Sumrall

‘I can honestly argue both sides’: Jake and Spike debate Tacoma’s push for $20 minimum wage

Local labor and activist groups are suing both Tacoma and Pierce County, claiming that government officials illegally blocked a citizen-led initiative that would raise the city’s minimum wage to $20.

1 year ago

Frank Sumrall

Ridgefield limiting cars in drive-thru, altering local traffic laws as In-N-Out’s launch nears

Ridgefield city leaders took to social media to express concerns regarding the In-N-Out's planned opening at the Ridgefield Union Ridge Town Center.

1 year ago

Luke Duecy

Records reveal knife-wielding intruder incident before Idaho stabbings

Police share audio from a 2021 home invasion similar to the University of Idaho murders.

1 year ago

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John Curley Show

Former King County prosecutor says new rule gives judges too much power to dismiss cases

A former King County prosecutor warns that Criminal Rule 8.3 grants excessive power to judges in case dismissals.

1 year ago

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John Curley Show

‘I hope she gets in’: John Curley endorses Katie Wilson for Seattle mayor, calls it a socialist ‘experiment’

Reading the tea leaves regarding Seattle's political future, KIRO host John Curley used his show, "The John Curley Show," to officially endorse Seattle mayoral candidate Katie Wilson.

1 year ago

Julia Dallas

As Trump moves to deploy National Guard in D.C. — is Seattle next?

As President Donald Trump moves to deploy the National Guard in D.C., the question was posed: is Seattle next?

1 year ago

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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘Would you do this?’ WA ferries offer ash-scattering memorials on Puget Sound

Among the many benefits that Washington State Ferries (WSF) provides the region is hosting burials at sea, offering great comfort to families and loved ones.

1 year ago

John Curley Show

‘College freshman posing as political radicals’: WA rep. has no faith in next Seattle mayor

Washington Representative Jim Walsh slammed the two remaining Seattle mayoral candidates Katie Wilson and Bruce Harrell.

1 year ago

Charlie Harger

Harger: WA bought the pool before the bonus check was cashed, now a financial crisis looms

Earlier this week, the Trump administration published its list of “sanctuary” states and cities, and both Seattle and Washington landed right at the top.