Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘This decision is out of my hands’: SPD Chief weighs in on Katie Wilson restricting police surveillance cameras ahead of FIFA World Cup
SPD Chief Shon Barnes discusses the decision that SPD will not tap into CCTV cameras to monitor the hundreds of thousands of soccer fans expected to travel to the city during this summer’s World Cup.6 months ago
Associated Press
Appeals court orders judge to end contempt investigation of Trump administration deportation flights
A federal judge must end his "intrusive" contempt investigation of the Trump administration for failing to comply with an order to turn around planes carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador last year.6 months ago
MUNIR AHMED AND SAM METZ, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Efforts underway for second round of US-Iran talks as ships reported transiting Strait of Hormuz
The standoff between the United States and Iran deepened Tuesday as the U.S. declared it had blockaded Iran’s ports.6 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Trump feuds with Pope Leo XIV, then sparks backlash with AI Jesus image
Trump found himself in controversy after making critical remarks about Pope Leo XIV before posting an AI-generated image of himself appearing as Jesus Christ healing someone.6 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: WA doubled its budget, signed a new income tax. It couldn’t find $8M to keep the campgrounds open
WA's new budget and income tax fail to secure $8M for campgrounds. Explore the implications for outdoor recreation in the state.6 months ago
John Curley Show
Tacoma’s new police chief sends message on enforcing drug laws, chop shops, public safety
Tacoma swore in a new chief of police after a unanimous vote by the city council, and, according to KIRO host John Curley, she has already hit the ground running.6 months ago
MUNIR AHMED, SAM METZ, E. EDUARDO CASTILLO, AND SAMY MAGDY, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
US-Iran talks begin in Pakistan as war’s fragile ceasefire holds
The United States and Iran began negotiations Saturday in Pakistan, days after a fragile, two-week ceasefire was announced6 months ago
John Curley
Curley: Melania Trump’s speech revives a long history of First Ladies going rogue
The media loves stories when the First Lady goes against the president, or at least seems to have a voice of her own.6 months ago
Frank Sumrall
WA Rep Emily Randall demands action after Republicans block House Democrats’ war powers resolution to end Middle East conflict
House Democrats tried but failed to pass a war powers resolution in an effort to wrestle the U.S. military out of the Middle East.6 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.6 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.6 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Former AG Rob McKenna files lawsuit to overturn WA’s new income tax
Former Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna is leading the legal battle against the state’s new millionaires’ tax, which was signed into law in March.6 months ago
JON GAMBRELL AND ELENA BECATOROS, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ceasefire in the Iran war teeters in the face of disagreements over Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz
A tentative ceasefire in the Iran war staggered Thursday due to uncertainty over whether negotiators can find common ground on a range of differences.6 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘The numbers are dramatic’: WA rep. says child fatalities have skyrocketed under Keeping Families Together Act
A WA lawmaker says the Keeping Families Together Act has led to over 100 child fatalities and near fatalities in just two years.6 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
‘A slap in the face’: Patty Murray slams proposed $400M Hanford budget cut
The Trump administration proposed a $400 million cut to the Hanford nuclear site budget, drawing the ire of Senator Patty Murray among others.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
John Curley Show
‘I’m disappointed that it had to get here’: Lawyer who filed recall against Ferguson hopes issue resolves before it goes to court
An Olympia lawyer filed a recall against Gov. Ferguson over two vacant Public Disclosure Commission seats unfilled for hundreds of days.6 months ago
Trump pulls back on his Iran threats for two weeks, subject to Iran agreeing to ceasefire
U.S. President Donald Trump said late Tuesday he’s pulling back on his threats to attack Iranian bridges, power plants and other civilian targets6 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
Frank Sumrall
Bob Ferguson faces recall effort after failing to fill state campaign finance commission seats
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson is facing a recall effort after he failed to promptly fill multiple seats on the Public Disclosure Commission.6 months ago
Jason Sutich
Renton Police shut down license plate cameras to comply with new privacy law
The Renton Police Department has temporarily shut off its Flock Safety automated license-plate reader cameras in compliance with a new bill regulating its use.6 months ago
