Aaron Granillo
Review finds nearly $17 million shortfall at King County homelessness agency
Seattle and King County taxpayers face a nearly $17 million bill to cover a funding shortfall at the King County Regional Homelessness Authority.8 hours ago
John Curley Show
‘It is an extraction machine’: 24-year-old state House candidate takes aim at Puget Sound Energy
A 24-year-old candidate for the state House wants communities to replace Puget Sound Energy with public utility districts.1 day ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Gov. Ferguson won’t let the income tax drop below $1 million. A payroll tax could start at $125,000
Last week, Gov. Bob Ferguson made a promise on Facebook. "I've said it before many times, and will say it again, I will veto any attempt by the Legislature to lower the threshold below a million dollars."3 days ago
John Curley Show
‘Wanting to clean up the city is now a right-wing thing’: Reason reporter questions state probe of We Heart Seattle
A reason.com reporter said critics view the founder of We Heart Seattle as a right-wing figure as the group faces a state investigation.3 days ago
John Curley Show
WA Rep. Berg: ‘No intention’ of lowering Washington millionaires tax threshold despite controversial remarks
State Rep. April Berg, D-Mill Creek, claims a Washington Republican Party video of her remarks on the state’s millionaires tax misrepresents how the tax works.4 days ago
Luke Duecy
Washington millionaires tax debate: Initiative 645 contrasts $3B in revenue v. fears of broader taxes
Supporters and opponents of Washington’s new income tax on millionaires clashed Thursday night in a televised debate.7 days ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: 5 things I’m watching as Washington ballots hit mailboxes, from WA-3 to the income tax
Ballots start landing in Washington mailboxes a week from today, on Friday, Oct. 16. Election night is Tuesday, Nov. 3.7 days ago
Aaron Granillo
King County names FBI veteran as first taxpayer watchdog
King County has tapped a former FBI agent and veteran government watchdog to lead its first inspector general's office.7 days ago
Charlie Harger
12 mayors, 3 GOP lawmakers and Gov. Ferguson’s office to meet fentanyl families in Kent Thursday
Families affected by fentanyl will join local mayors and state lawmakers at a free Kent forum focused on addiction, recovery, and drug policy.8 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘It’s a failed experiment’: Reagan Dunn calls for closing King County homelessness authority
King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn renewed his call to close the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA).8 days ago
Frank Lenzi
2 new prosecutor positions added to Seattle City Attorney’s Office
Two new prosecutor positions will help Seattle crack down on sex trafficking and address gun possession by people considered a danger to themselves or others.8 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘A blank check’: Reagan Dunn says King County should fix oversight before raising sales tax
King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn explains his vote against a new sales tax increase, calling for stronger oversight and measurable results.8 days ago
Luke Duecy
Residents weigh in on Seattle’s $9.1 billion budget proposal focused on police staffing, homelessness, housing
Seattle City Council members are beginning to scrutinize Mayor Katie Wilson’s proposed $9.1 billion 2027-2028 budget.8 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Right now is not the time’: Ursula rejects shifting Seattle police funds for arts and culture
More than 115 Seattle arts and cultural organizations have signed an open letter asking the city council to move $8 million of a proposed police budget increase into arts and culture programs.9 days ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
King County Council approves sales tax increase without seeking voter approval
The King County Council approved a sales tax increase Tuesday to support children and families.9 days ago
Luke Duecy
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson disputes SPD account of delayed Bite of Seattle shooting briefing
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is disputing a Seattle police account that her deputy mayor instructed police to delay a public briefing following the deadly Bite of Seattle shooting.10 days ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
Jake and Spike disagree over WA AG Nick Brown joining multistate lawsuit challenging Trump’s fuel economy rollback
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown joined a multistate lawsuit Friday challenging a new federal rule that sharply lowers fuel economy standards for new cars and light trucks.10 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Public hearing taking place Tuesday for Seattle residents to comment on Katie Wilson’s budget proposal
A public hearing is happening Tuesday on Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s proposed two-year budget.10 days ago
James Lynch
Seattle mayor says city is ‘absolutely aiming’ to recover $13.1 million in police overpayments
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson said the city is seeking to recover about $13.1 million mistakenly paid to Seattle police employees in retroactive wages.10 days ago
James Lynch
Seattle Mayor Wilson signs first-of-its-kind grocery pricing law
A shopper’s browsing history, social media activity, or personal profile should not determine the price they pay for groceries.10 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Do they want them to have free speech?’: Mason County sheriff argues oversight law threatens elected sheriffs’ rights
The Mason County sheriff said a state law concerning sheriffs’ professional standards gives a commission too much power over elected officials.10 days ago
John Curley Show
Curley urges listeners to vote to repeal ‘millionaire’s tax’: ‘They’re not going to keep it just for millionaires’
Washington voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to repeal the state's new 9.9% tax on household income above $1 million, and KIRO host John Curley is urging listeners to vote yes.11 days ago
John Curley Show
‘It’s incredibly out of touch’: Senator rejects expanding WA’s millionaires’ tax to $250K earners
Washington Sen. Jesse Salomon defended his support for the millionaires' tax but pushed back against his Democratic opponent.13 days ago
