Aaron Granillo
Bipartisan bill would strip pensions from lawmakers convicted of sexual assault, violent crimes
The Congressional Pension Integrity Act targets pensions for lawmakers convicted of violent crimes and sexual offenses.5 months ago
Luke Duecy
‘This is egregious’: Seattle lawmakers move to dissolve King County homelessness agency after $13M audit findings, $45M deficit
Egregious audit findings prompt Seattle lawmakers to act on King County's homelessness agency amid a $45M deficit.5 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘It’s time to see a different pathway’: Seattle council president wants to rethink city’s investment in King County homeless agency
Seattle City Council President Joy Hollingsworth echoed Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's concerns about KCRHA's fiscal management.5 months ago
Julia Dallas
Everett flips Flock cameras back on under new state law
The City of Everett has turned its Flock cameras back on after a new state law took effect, exempting ALPR footage from the Public Records Act.5 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.5 months ago
Julia Dallas
‘I am shocked and outraged’: $13 million in public funds unaccounted for in King County homelessness agency
Seattle leaders demand reforms after $13M unaccounted for in KCRHA program, raising concerns over public fund management.5 months ago
Julia Dallas
Renton police restarts license plate reader cameras after pausing to comply with new state law
Renton PD resumes license plate reader (ALPR) cameras use after pausing for state law compliance.5 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Dozens of King County workers protest return-to-office mandate in downtown Seattle
Roughly 75 King County workers packed themselves into the lobby of the county's downtown Seattle office building Tuesday to protest a return-to-office mandate.5 months ago
Federal appeals court blocks California law requiring federal agents to wear identification
An appeals court has blocked a California law passed in 2025 requiring federal immigration agents to wear a badge or some form of identification.5 months ago
John Curley Show
‘Taller, denser, faster’: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announces plan to supercharge city’s housing growth
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson unveils strategies to accelerate housing development in Seattle, addressing the city's urgent housing needs.5 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.5 months ago
John Curley Show
‘An expensive coffin’: Andrea Suarez criticizes Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s 1K tiny homes plan
Andrea Suarez criticizes Mayor Wilson's tiny homes plan as a harmful solution for Seattle's homeless crisis.5 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 2026.5 months ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Public records show Washington’s millionaires’ tax crafted to overturn 1933 income tax ruling
Public records reveal collaboration behind Washington's millionaires' tax to challenge the historic Supreme Court income tax ban.5 months ago
Associated Press
US seizure of Iranian ship near Strait of Hormuz casts doubt on fresh ceasefire talks
The U.S. attacked and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship it said had tried to evade its naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday.5 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.5 months ago
SAM METZ AND SAMY MAGDY, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Iran says it has closed Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade
The standoff over the Strait of Hormuz quickly escalated again Saturday as Iran reversed its reopening of the crucial waterway and fired on ships attempting to pass.5 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.5 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘It’s just a false narrative’: Seattle City Attorney denies claims of city’s lenient crime reputation
"There's this narrative that in Seattle, they just let everybody get away with crime," Gee said. "It's incorrect," Evans replied. " I think it's just a false narrative."5 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.5 months ago
John Curley Show
‘Why wouldn’t I go to Idaho?’ Lake Stevens mayor steps down, citing frustrations with WA
Lake Stevens Mayor Brett Gailey announced earlier this week, after a city council meeting, that he is resigning from elected office.5 months ago
Associated Press
Israel, Lebanon agree to a 10-day ceasefire, Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 10-day pause in fighting between Israel and Lebanon starting on Thursday at 5 p.m. ET, following “excellent” conversations he had with each nation’s leader. Earlier in the day, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun refused to speak to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, despite Trump saying the two leaders would convene. Israel’s and […]5 months ago
Jason Sutich
Seattle City Council unanimously approves $480M library levy for ballot
In a unanimous vote on Tuesday, the Seattle City Council approved Mayor Katie Wilson's proposed $480 million library levy.6 months ago
