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.2 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.2 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.2 months ago
Aaron Granillo
Seattle City Light proposes back-to-back 9.5% rate hikes
Seattle City Light (SCL) customers are staring down steep rate hikes.2 months ago
Aaron Granillo
Washington gas prices remain among highest despite national dip below $4
Gas prices across the country are below $4 a gallon for the first time since April, but drivers in Washington are still paying some of the highest prices in the nation.2 months ago
John Curley Show
‘Trying to help consumers by hiding information’: Climate Commitment Act costs will now show up on PSE natural gas bills
After the UTC blocked Puget Sound Energy from listing Climate Commitment Act costs on customer bills, the commission reversed course.2 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Clearly an insane thing to keep doing’: Jake and Spike back federal homelessness funding overhaul as King County faces $26M loss
King County could lose $26 million after the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development overhauled how it awards homelessness grants.2 months ago
Aaron Granillo
King County road tax passes 5-4 despite pushback from Seattle leaders
A new road tax in King County passed 5-4 Friday, despite opposition from Seattle lawmakers.2 months ago
BERNARD CONDON, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
SpaceX stock soars in debut and makes Elon Musk the first trillionaire
The world’s richest man just became its first trillionaire. Shares in Elon Musk’s rocket company SpaceX soared 25% after opening for trading at noon Friday.2 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Our leaders say they love this economy. Try affording it at $5.56 a gallon
Around here, they say a single adult needs $135,000 a year to live comfortably. One person. No kids. That ranks Seattle as the sixth-highest among any metro in America.2 months ago
Jason Sutich
High-end FIFA World Cup tickets top $62K for U.S. match in Seattle
Explore the soaring prices of World Cup tickets for Seattle's U.S. match at Lumen Field, featuring six exciting games.2 months ago
Jason Sutich
Nearly $1M in restitution headed to Washingtonians after COVID-19 testing lab settlement
Nearly $1 million in restitution is being repaid to Washingtonians after a settlement was reached with a COVID-19 testing lab that overcharged its patients.2 months ago
Manda Factor
WA gas prices drop to $5.66 as Strait of Hormuz closure hits 94 days, analyst warns of $6.50 spike
Washington gas prices decrease as Strait of Hormuz faces 94-day closure; analysts predict possible $6.50 spike in the near future.3 months ago
Aaron Granillo
UW lands historic $25M gift to expand rural, indigenous medical training
The University of Washington School of Medicine received a $25 million gift for training rural and Indigenous physicians across five Northwest states.3 months ago
Associated Press
Treasury Department confirms it has taken limited steps toward a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump
U.S. Treasury moves forward with plans for a $250 bill featuring Trump, signaling a significant monetary change ahead.3 months ago
Manda Factor
Pain at the pump: Seattle gas prices stuck near $6 as summer travel season kicks off
Gas prices are showing signs of relief across much of the country, but drivers in the Seattle area continue to feel the pinch at the pump.3 months ago
Aaron Granillo
Seattle homebuyers need $219,000 income despite modest affordability gains
Homebuyers in the Seattle metro area must earn nearly $219,000 a year to afford a median-priced home, according to a report released by Redfin.3 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Zuckerberg’s $300M superyacht passes through Seattle’s Ballard locks right when Meta cuts 1,400 local jobs
Shortly after it was revealed that nearly 1,400 King County-based jobs were a part of Meta's massive layoffs, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's $300 million superyacht appeared in Seattle.3 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Everything has to be on the table’: Seattle Public Schools superintendent says closures still possible to fix $87M deficit
Seattle Public Schools Superintendent Ben Shuldiner made it clear he is not afraid to make cuts to ease an $87 million deficit.3 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Washington health insurance rates could rise 22.4% on average in 2027
Health insurance rates could increase next year for hundreds of thousands of Washington residents who buy coverage on the individual market.3 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Journalists at four WA newspapers walk off the job Tuesday in one-day strike against McClatchy
Journalists at four Washington newspapers are walking off the job for a one-day strike on Tuesday.3 months ago
Manda Factor
Why is Wild Waves closing? Iconic Washington amusement park shutting down for good after season
Wild Waves Theme & Water Park, a Pacific Northwest summertime staple for nearly five decades, will close permanently after this season.3 months ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
‘It hasn’t gotten better’: Republican senator urges Ferguson to pause Climate Commitment Act
A state senator is calling on Washington Governor Bob Ferguson to temporarily suspend the state's Climate Commitment Act.3 months ago
