Luke Duecy
The Spin: How Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s team communicates after gun violence
In this edition of “The Spin,” KIRO Newsradio reporter Luke Duecy looks at two recent examples and the PR strategies behind the messaging.1 month ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Too many have workshopped their public safety dissertations on communities’: Seattle council president wants action, not plans
Seattle City Council President Joy Hollingsworth told "The Gee and Ursula Show" she is tired of the city treating communities like test subjects.1 month ago
Julia Dallas
Mayor Wilson’s office tells council she removed Shon Barnes to align SPD with her ‘values’
Mayor Wilson's office responded to a letter from City Councilmember Bob Kettle requesting a formal explanation for why she asked Barnes to resign.2 months ago
Julia Dallas
‘Seattle is making progress, step by step’: Mayor Wilson responds to plea from more than 30 major business leaders
More than 30 major players in Seattle's business community have signed a letter urging the city to take action on public safety.2 months ago
Luke Duecy
Mayor Wilson signs Seattle’s first ‘Do Not Solicit’ list to block unwanted real estate offers citywide
Seattle homeowners will soon have a new way to stop unwanted and persistent offers to buy their homes as Mayor Katie Wilson signed an ordinance for soliciting.2 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Conservatives cheer when I call out state overspending. Will they keep that principle now that it’s Trump?
Washington doesn't have a revenue problem. It has a spending problem. We take money from the federal government, then make state taxpayers have to pick up.2 months ago
Ian Sterling, KIRO Newsradio
‘Exploitation’: WA joins lawsuit to block Trump admin. from gutting Endangered Species Act
Washington is joining forces with 20 other states to sue the Trump administration over the Endangered Species Act.2 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘We’re outing our youngsters’: WA Senator with nearly 40 years in law enforcement urges ‘no’ vote on Parents Bill of Rights
Washington voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to approve Initiative 001, which would restore the original text of the Parents Bill of Rights.2 months ago
US banning dairy products, most alcoholic beverages and motorcycles from Canada
The United States is banning the import of some dairy products and motorcycles from Canada along with most alcoholic beverages.2 months ago
Aaron Granillo
New gun violence reduction strategy moves forward at Seattle City Hall
The Seattle City Council's Public Safety Committee voted Tuesday to advance a new gun violence reduction strategy.2 months ago
Madeline Ottilie, KIRO 7
Seattle police chief and mayor speak after violent weekend in Belltown
Three separate shootings in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood on Sunday left three people dead and three others injured.2 months ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
‘Let’s call it what it is’: Seattle public safety chair demands mayor explain why she removed police chief
City Councilmember Bob Kettle said the mayor still hasn't explained why she forced then-Police Chief Shon Barnes out.2 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: 5 things about WA’s midterms, for people who blissfully ignored politics all summer
It's the day after Labor Day, and political prognosticators will tell you this is the time to start paying a bit more attention to the upcoming elections.2 months ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
‘We’re really focused on moving forward’: Mayor Wilson addresses internal Bite of Seattle texts
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is pushing back on criticism over how her office handled communications the night of the deadly Bite of Seattle shooting.2 months ago
Julia Dallas
Seattle mayor, King County executive join striking workers at Embassy Suites
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and King County Executive Girmay Zahilay joined striking workers at the Embassy Suites in Pioneer Square.2 months ago
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.2 months 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.2 months 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.2 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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.2 months 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.2 months ago
