Manda Factor
Washington posts fastest GDP growth in the U.S. to start 2026
Washington's economy grew faster than any other state's in the first three months of 2026, fueled largely by its outsized technology sector.2 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Your PSE bill went up 12% this year. They’re asking for 30% more. And Olympia is about to print the reason on it
Sometime this winter, the electric bill started climbing, and not in the rounding-error way. I started asking around. Neighbors. Coworkers. Everybody's PSE bill is up.2 months ago
John Curley Show
‘That’s going to push prices higher’: Oil expert warns of rising prices this summer
Oil expert warns of gas price increase this summer, affecting consumers and the economy.3 months ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Seattle sees second-largest home price drop in the country as spring market fizzles, Redfin reports
Seattle's housing market took one of the biggest hits in the country this spring.3 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Washington Lottery alert: Millions in unclaimed prizes expiring soon — including $8.2M ticket
The Washington Lottery says more than $8 million in unclaimed prizes are set to expire in the coming months — including one worth millions.3 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Amazon Prime Day arrives with thousands of deals, expected to bring in $26 billion
Amazon Prime Day kicks off Tuesday, giving Prime members thousands of deals on beauty, electronics, fashion, groceries, home, kitchen, and so much more.3 months ago
John Curley Show
‘Why would only the Second Amendment right have this litmus test?’: Gun law analyst breaks down WA’s 83% background check fee hike
Washington gun owners are facing a steep rate increase. The cost of background checks is climbing 83%, going from $18 to $33.3 months ago
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.3 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.3 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.3 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.3 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.3 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.3 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.3 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.3 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.3 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.3 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.3 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.3 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
