Charlie Harger
Seattle gas prices hit all-time record overnight as Iran war, Climate Commitment Act create historic squeeze at the pump
Overnight, the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded in the Seattle area hit $5.72, surpassing the all-time record set in June 2022, according to AAA.4 months ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
King County eyes back-to-back sewage rate hikes
King County residents could soon see higher sewage bills as the county tries to keep pace with population growth and climate change.4 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘It sounds dystopian’: Jake, Spike debate whether companies should offer tiny homes to employees
Discover how a home builder in Huntsville is creating affordable tiny homes to help younger generations enter the housing market.4 months ago
Luke Duecy
Moody’s warns of possible Washington credit downgrade over budget reserves, raising borrowing-cost concerns
Moody's cautions about a possible downgrade of Washington's credit rating, highlighting ongoing financial concerns in the state.4 months ago
Associated Press
SNAP benefits don’t pay for rotisserie chicken. A bipartisan bill might change that
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators wants government food assistance programs to foot the bill for rotisserie chicken from the grocery store.4 months ago
Aaron Granillo
Washington closes campgrounds, cuts recreation services amid $8M budget shortfall
Washington's DNR shuts down campgrounds, impacting recreation services for 2026 due to budget constraints.4 months ago
Luke Duecy
Center Square reporter, former justice raise more questions as WA’s ‘millionaire’s tax’ heads to court
Center Square report raises crucial questions on WA's millionaire's tax amid court challenges that could impact the state's tax system.4 months ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Alaska Airlines cuts flights, raises bag fees as Iran war drives jet fuel prices higher
Alaska Airlines is canceling some flights as the war in Iran sends jet fuel prices skyrocketing. It lost $193 million in the first three months of 2026.4 months ago
MAE ANDERSON, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Businesses can claim refunds starting Monday for Trump tariffs declared unconstitutional
A refund system for businesses that paid tariffs which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump imposed without the constitutional authority to do so is scheduled to launch Monday.4 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle made $16 million from Seahawks Super Bowl parade, DSA says
The City of Seattle generated more than $16 million during the Seahawks’ Super Bowl parade held last February.4 months ago
Jon Repp, KIRO Newsradio
Gas prices poised to fall as oil plunges on Strait of Hormuz reopening, but full relief could take months
Relief is in sight for drivers stung by weeks of soaring gas prices, but analysts warn it won't come overnight.4 months ago
STAN CHOE, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Oil tumbles 10% as Wall Street rallies to another record after Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices are falling by more than 10% Friday, and Wall Street is rallying toward another record after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is fully open.4 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
Why is WA always more expensive? Jake challenges DelBene on prices throughout the state
KIRO host Jake Skorheim and WA Rep. Suzan DelBene spar over the state's increasingly high costs and what is causing them.4 months ago
Jasneet Gill, SEATTLE RED
SBA Regional Administrator Kelly Chambers says Northwest families are saving thousands under federal tax cuts
It is the dreaded Tax Day, but as small business owners scramble to meet the filing deadline, local taxpayers are seeing a significant boost in their returns.4 months ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Flying Alaska or Hawaiian? Checked bag fees just went up as fuel costs soar
Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines is increasing its fees for checked bags. The first checked bag jumps to $45, the second to $55 — increases of up to 22%.5 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘We have a gambling epidemic’: WA AG explains why the state is trying to ban Kalshi and other predictive markets
WA AG Nick Brown filed a lawsuit against Kalshi, alleging that it actively circumvents state gambling laws to allow users to place "prediction wagers" on nearly anything.5 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Committee votes to boost Seattle library levy by $70M
A Seattle City Council committee has voted to expand Mayor Wilson’s proposed library levy, raising it from $410 million to nearly $480 million.5 months ago
Julia Dallas
Washington AG urges UTC to reject Northwest Natural Gas Company’s steep rate hikes
Washington AG Nick Brown is urging regulators to reject Northwest Natural Gas Company's proposed rate hikes.5 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Hiring freeze in Tacoma as city eyes $15M budget shortfall
The City of Tacoma has implemented a hiring freeze that will remain in effect through the end of the year to save money.5 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Snohomish County Health Department faces major cuts
The Snohomish County Health Department could face major cuts after the Legislature failed to resolve a vapor tax issue, leaving a $21 million gap.5 months ago
Jon Repp, KIRO Newsradio
Is a gas tax holiday realistic for WA drivers?
Here in Washington, how much political will is there to give a gas tax holiday a try?5 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Executive Girmay Zahilay calls alleged King County DCHS fraud a ‘systemic failure’
King County Executive Girmay Zahilay joined "The Gee and Ursula Show" to discuss the county's significant alleged fraud within the Department of Community and Human Services.5 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
USPS to keep 80% of Amazon deliveries in new package deal
First reported by Reuters, Amazon will retain about 80% of its existing deliveries with USPS, equivalent to more than 1 billion packages a year.5 months ago
