KIRO Newsradio staff
‘S*** happens’: Seattle mayor’s office texts reveal scramble over optics, officials brushing off inaccurate information after Bite of Seattle shooting
Internal text messages released from Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's office show staff debating whether the mayor should appear.19 hours ago
Frank Sumrall
Court rejects attempt to block Pierce County charter amendment that would remove elected sheriff
Multiple Pierce County officials are suing the county to challenge a proposal that would change the position of sheriff from elected to appointed.23 hours ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
FEMA ends wildfire federal emergency period, Gov. Ferguson asking President Trump for additional aid
FEMA announced that the federal emergency period for the wildfires that demolished many areas of Spokane and Eastern Washington is now over.24 hours ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Use an official ballot drop box’: KIRO hosts warn Washington voters after USPS postmark rule change leads to more rejected ballots
A change in how the U.S. Postal Service postmarks mail is causing more Washington ballots to be rejected and left uncounted.2 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Lakewood police chief fired two weeks after being placed on administrative leave
Two weeks after he was placed on administrative leave, Lakewood Police Chief Patrick Smith has been fired from his position.2 days ago
Nia Bliss, KIRO 7 News
North Seattle neighbors air out crime concerns, questions to Mayor Katie Wilson
Multiple community groups from across North Seattle were joined on stage with Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson for the North Precinct Advisory Council’s public safety meeting on Wednesday night.2 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Democratic WA Rep. frustrated with own party for killing ‘Whistleblower Protection Bill,’ defending ‘Keeping Families Together Act’
Washington State Rep. David Hackney, a Democrat, voiced frustration that his sponsored bill, House Bill 2585, failed to receive a floor vote in the Democrat-majority chambers of the state legislature.3 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
King County Assessor John Wilson violated ethics code 4 times, ombuds report finds
Criminal charges against King County Assessor John Wilson have been dropped after his ex-fiancée declined to cooperate.3 days ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Katie Wilson says she’s not DSA. Fine. The DSA platform says ‘defund the police,’ and SPD’s hiring bonus just got defunded
"No WAY," I told myself. There's no way SPD, short hundreds of officers, working through a rough stretch on morale, and still a little tender from the whole "defund" era, would cut its one big recruiting tool: the hiring bonuses.3 days ago
Jillian Raftery
‘We are still reviewing’: National nonprofit’s support for Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson recall is short on details
A national nonprofit said it backs the recall of Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson. But key questions remain unanswered.4 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘I’m pretty angry’: Washington Secretary of State blasts federal voter fraud investigation
Department of Homeland Security agents are arriving in several states to investigate voter fraud, including Washington, starting Tuesday.4 days ago
Frank Sumrall
Departed Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes breaks silence in first radio interview since leaving SPD
A month after his resignation was requested, Shon Barnes joined "The Gee and Ursula Show" for his first radio interview since leaving the department.5 days ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Housing, the Bite of Seattle shooting, security cameras. Mayor Katie Wilson keeps finding new ways to postpone hard decisions
About 46,000 Seattle renter households spend more than half their income on housing. Half. Rent gets paid. Groceries get squeezed.5 days ago
Frank Sumrall
Thousands of Washington state employees to walk out Monday over stalled contract talks
Thousands of Washington state employees are expected to protest stalled contract negotiations with the state by walking out of work Monday.5 days ago
Frank Lenzi
King County buys Cedar River property for $14M, ending decade-long asphalt plant fight
King County has purchased the Cedar River property at the center of a nearly decade-long fight over a proposed asphalt plant, paying $14 million — $2.7 million below its appraised value — for land that could become a crown jewel of the county's park system.6 days ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
WA among 4 states being sued by Trump admin over tuition for immigrant students
Washington is among four states being sued by the Trump administration over in-state college tuition for immigrant students.8 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Tacoma lands $4.6M grant to hire 12 new police officers, with a catch
Tacoma is set to hire a dozen new police officers, three support staff, and a contract psychologist after landing a $4.6 million state grant.8 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘We received some new information’: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson recall petition withdrawn as couple pursues further charges
The Seattle couple that's behind a recall effort against Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has withdrawn their petition.9 days ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Olympia launching pilot program allowing people to live in their cars
The City of Olympia is launching a pilot program allowing people to live in RVs and other vehicles for up to six months with a permit.9 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Katie Wilson has ‘no plan now’ for public safety: Seattle Councilmember Kettle demands charter compliance from the mayor
Seattle City Council’s Public Safety Committee is demanding Mayor Katie Wilson provide a written explanation for why former Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes was asked to resign.9 days ago
Tyrah Majors, KIRO 7 News
One month after Bite of Seattle shooting, King County expands mobile crisis response efforts
One month after a deadly shooting at the Bite of Seattle, investigators are still working to identify a possible third shooter connected to the gunfire.10 days ago
Manda Factor
‘He’s absolutely spot on’: Former Republican AG backs Nick Brown’s fight to preserve mail-in voting
McKenna said the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to allow Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting to move forward could create chaos ahead of the November midterm elections.10 days ago
KIRO 7 News Staff
Seattle mayor launches national search for new police chief
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has launched a national search for the next city police chief.10 days ago
