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.6 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.6 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.6 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?6 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.6 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.6 months ago
John Curley Show
‘It’s killed the whole industry’: Gold dealer flees Washington after 10.3% sales tax
Craig Rhyne, owner of Washington Gold Exchange, is moving to Idaho after a new 10.3% sales tax on gold and silver drove dealers out of the state.6 months ago
Jon Repp, KIRO Newsradio
Seattle’s fishing fleet feels the pinch from rising fuel prices
As a captain prepared to head out to deep water in search of halibut and black cod, he said rising fuel prices means he has to factor in the cost of doing business.6 months ago
Jason Sutich
Seattle gas prices near $6 as statewide average continues to climb
The price per gallon of gasoline has neared $6 in several Washington counties, while the state's average has skyrocketed roughly $1 in the past month.6 months ago
Ranji Sinha, KIRO 7 News
Tribal gas stations see surge in business as fuel prices hover significantly below WA state average
Tribal gas stations in Washington are experiencing a significant surge in business as drivers seek lower prices amid rising fuel costs.6 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Judge denies City of Seattle’s request for retrial in $30.5M CHOP verdict; city to appeal again
A judge denied Seattle's request for a retrial in the $30.5M CHOP verdict, but the city says it plans to appeal.6 months ago
Julia Dallas
PSE wants to add around $51 a month to your electric bill by 2029
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) has proposed rate increases that would add roughly $51 a month to a typical residential electric bill by 2029.6 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Amazon settles Oregon nitrate pollution lawsuit for $20.5M
Amazon agreed to pay $20.5 million for the company's alleged contributions to the region's nitrate pollution from its data centers.6 months ago
Ranji Sinha, KIRO 7 News
Price of jet fuel spikes in March, forcing airlines to raise ticket prices
Jet fuel prices have spiked amid the ongoing war in Iran, shaking the global oil market and forcing major airlines to cut flights and raise ticket prices.6 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Amazon Prime members can save 20 cents a gallon on Fridays as average gas prices moves past $4
Drivers can save 20 cents a gallon at the gas pump on Fridays, as long as they are Amazon Prime members.6 months ago
Jason Sutich
Ferguson signs bill allowing college sports betting at tribal casinos
Governor Bob Ferguson signed a bill Monday that expanded tribal sports betting to allow wagers placed on collegiate events.6 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Ferguson signed WA’s millionaire income tax. Before you celebrate or protest, ask what happened to the last decade of budget increases
Governor Bob Ferguson signed Washington's new millionaire income tax into law Monday morning. Lawsuits were announced almost immediately.6 months ago
Manda Factor
GasBuddy analyst: Americans spending $8B more on gas as Seattle nears all-time price record
Gas prices in Washington have climbed nearly $1 in the past month and are threatening to break all-time records for unleaded gasoline.6 months ago
Frank Sumrall
WA AG sues Kalshi, alleges illegal gambling through prediction market
Washington filed a lawsuit Friday against Kalshi alleging it actively circumvents state gambling laws so users can place "prediction wagers" on nearly anything.6 months ago
Charlie Harger
Seattle gas prices near all-time record in 2026 as Iran war drives diesel to historic highs; analyst warns of 1970s-style oil crisis
Washington just set an all-time record for diesel prices this week. Now the all-time record for unleaded gasoline in Seattle is in the crosshairs too.6 months ago
