John Curley Show
‘Young people need to have a voice’: WA high schooler makes the case for 16-year-old voters
Washington high schooler argues for 16-year-olds as voters, highlighting their perspectives and engagement in democracy.6 months ago
Luke Duecy
A political pivot? Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson embraces corporate partnerships while standing by new taxes
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson appears to be attempting to reset the conversation around her relationship with Seattle's biggest corporate employers.6 months ago
Julia Dallas
‘They cannot just show up unannounced’: ICE gives fiery response after WA sues over blocked inspections at Tacoma facility
ICE responded to a state lawsuit regarding DOH being repeatedly blocked from inspecting the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma.6 months ago
Frank Lenzi
‘Performative patriotism’ or ‘honoring sacrifice’? Puyallup’s $150K flagpole sparks fierce debate
The Puyallup City Council voted 4-3 to spend nearly $150,000 on a 100-foot American flag pole. Supporters call it patriotism. Critics call it performative.6 months ago
Luke Duecy
Seattle City Council advances homeless shelter expansion bill, drops proposed school buffer zones
The Seattle City Council is moving forward with legislation that would significantly expand the size of temporary homeless shelters across the city.6 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: King County Assessor John Arthur Wilson is accused of stalking his ex. He wears an ankle monitor to work. He still won’t resign
As of today, John Arthur Wilson walks into his government office each morning wearing a court-ordered GPS ankle monitor. A Seattle judge lost confidence that he would obey the law.6 months ago
John Curley Show
Joe Kent breaks silence on Iran War resignation: ‘We’ve painted ourselves into a corner’
Nearly two months after Joe Kent resigned as director of the National Counterterrorism Center, he shared his side of what led to this decision.6 months ago
John Curley Show
‘I don’t know why he did that’: Former AG questions solicitor general’s role in shielding millionaires’ tax from voters
After the Washington Supreme Court blocked a referendum on the millionaires' tax, former AG McKenna questioned the solicitor general's role.6 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Sheriff Derek Sanders asks to have own salary frozen amid ‘tough economic conditions’ plaguing Thurston County
Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders is asking the county commission on salaries to freeze his pay ... again.6 months ago
Luke Duecy
‘The Governor’s Office does not want to tell reporters about this policy’: Axios uncovers Ferguson’s plan to keep secrets
New details are emerging about how Governor Bob Ferguson’s office handles communications, including previously unreported delays in a measles alert.6 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Port of Port Townsend dumps social media … after announcing it on Facebook
The Port of Port Townsend has announced on social media that it will no longer be using social media over health concerns.6 months ago
John Curley Show
‘We cannot move forward’: Kettle says Seattle must confront homelessness epidemic
Seattle's homelessness numbers surged by 7,000 since 2016. Kettle emphasizes the urgent need for action in King County.6 months ago
Julia Dallas
Washington Supreme Court blocks referendum on millionaires’ tax
The Washington State Supreme Court has blocked a referendum on the state's new millionaires' tax.6 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Mayor Katie Wilson dodged press questions. Governor Ferguson built a system to do it statewide
Washington leaders have decided the press is a problem to be managed rather than a function to be answered. Seattle and Olympia are getting very good at this.6 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
WA AG defends role in drafting millionaires’ tax legislation, pushes back on McKenna’s claims
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown pushed back against the legal challenge to the state's new millionaires tax.6 months ago
Associated Press
Trump administration says war in Iran has been ‘terminated’ before 60-day deadline
The Trump administration is arguing that the war in Iran has already ended because of the ceasefire that began in early April.6 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘It’s blatantly unconstitutional’: Former WA Attorney General Rob McKenna doesn’t think court will uphold millionaires’ tax
Former WA AG McKenna questions the millionaires' tax legality. Insights on the potential court outcomes and implications.6 months ago
Manda Factor
Washington Gov. Ferguson agrees to $4,000 settlement for flying former aide on state aircraft
Ferguson has agreed to a $4,000 settlement to resolve an ethics probe into his decision to invite a former top aide to fly with him on a state plane.6 months ago
Charlie Harger
WA gas prices hit all-time record overnight: What Iran, the CCA, and the state gas tax are costing you
Two days ago, Seattle broke its all-time gas price record. Now the entire state has followed. Washington's statewide average has hit $5.57 a gallon, a new all-time record.6 months ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Washington sheriff standards law partially blocked by judge
A judge partially blocked Washington's new sheriff standards law one day before it was set to take effect.6 months ago
John Curley Show
‘We’re getting there’: WA Rep. April Berg appears to confirm millionaires’ tax is path to broader income tax in leaked Zoom meeting
Future 42 shared a leaked Zoom meeting in which lawmakers paint the millionaires' tax as the next step toward an official income tax in the state.6 months ago
Luke Duecy
Report: Bob Ferguson’s Office accused of delaying Public Health alerts, controlling critical information to Washingtonians
A new report from Axios alleged Washington Governor Bob Ferguson’s office has been tightly controlling what information reaches the public and the media.6 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Gov. Ferguson, AG Brown sue GEO Group over alleged denial of health inspections at Tacoma ICE facility
Gov. Ferguson and Attorney General Nick Brown are suing GEO Group, the private company that runs the Northwest ICE Processing Center.6 months ago
