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.2 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.2 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.2 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.2 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.2 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.2 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.2 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.2 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.2 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.2 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.2 months ago
Aaron Granillo
$130 federal EV fee advances through House committee
Electric vehicle owners in Washington could soon face an additional $130 annual federal fee under a bipartisan highway bill.2 months ago
Charlie Harger
Seattle-area gas prices hit all-time high of $6.05 as Iran tensions rattle oil markets
Gas prices in King County climbed to an average of $6.05 a gallon, a fresh all-time high, and the rest of Washington isn't far behind.2 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Go look at the other 98%’: Reagan Dunn urges DCHS auditors to look deeper for ‘rampant fraud’
King County probes DCHS for potential fraud, urging thorough audits to address waste and abuse in WA services.2 months ago
Julia Dallas
‘Waste, fraud, or abuse likely occurred’: King County review finds nearly $700K in questionable costs across youth programs
A King County review found nearly $700,000 in questionable costs and evidence of likely fraud across 16 youth and diversion programs.2 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Pierce County Sheriff warns of gas tank thefts as high fuel prices fuel a new crime wave
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department is warning drivers after an attempted gas theft in Spanaway.2 months ago
John Curley Show
‘The dark side of Washington’: One real estate broker warns the housing market is a canary in the coal mine for the state’s future
One principal broker, Leah Courage of The Courage Group at ONE Realty, warns that Washington’s real estate market is headed for serious trouble.2 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Burien retailer sells 20 winning lottery tickets in one night
One retailer in Burien sold 20 winning Match 4 lottery tickets Wednesday night, Washington's Lottery confirmed.2 months ago
