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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘We saw those crimes plummet’: King County prosecutor pushes copper wire theft approach that worked for catalytic converters

King County Prosecutor Leesa Manion is pushing lawmakers to pass a bill she said would drastically reduce copper wire theft.

1 month ago

Jake Chapman, KIRO 7 News

Gov. Ferguson looks to make FAFSA form a high school graduation requirement

Governor Bob Ferguson plans to propose a requirement for all graduating high school students in Washington to fill out financial aid forms.

1 month ago

John Curley Show

‘It’s going to take the feds’: Center Square reporter says AG won’t investigate alleged daycare fraud because DCYF is ‘his client’

Center Square reporter Carleen Johnson said Washington's AG won't investigate alleged DCYF daycare fraud.

1 month ago

Luke Duecy

‘I’m on the job right now’: Mayor Katie Wilson dodges questions about endorsements against Democratic incumbents

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson declined to discuss her recent endorsements in two Washington legislative races.

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Luke Duecy

Washington Senate Republicans urge Gov. Bob Ferguson to call special session to suspend climate fuel fees

Washington Senate Republicans are urging Governor Bob Ferguson to call a special legislative session to temporarily suspend Washington's climate-related fuel policies.

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John Curley Show

‘She has not disappointed’: Political strategist says Wilson is tackling problems others couldn’t

Political strategist praises Mayor Katie Wilson for addressing issues others avoided in her first term.

1 month ago

Charlie Harger

Harger: 511,000 signatures to repeal Washington’s income tax. Five reasons that might not be enough

I think initiative supporters attempting to repeal Washington's "millionaire tax" have a lot more to be concerned about than they're letting on.

1 month ago

Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘I’ve seen no evidence to suggest there’s a breach’: Seattle police union president says mayor should turn CCTV cameras back on

Seattle Police Officers Guild (SPOG) President Kent Loux pushed back on Katie Wilson's decision to turn the Stadium District CCTV cameras back off.

1 month ago

Luke Duecy

Washington Republicans urge Gov. Ferguson to call special session on gas prices

Washington Senate Republicans are formally asking Governor Ferguson to call a special legislative session to lower gas prices across the state.

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John Curley Show

‘Unsatisfactory or below standard’: Former council president grades Katie Wilson’s first 6 months as mayor

KIRO host John Curley asked former Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson about Katie Wilson's performance as Seattle mayor six months in.

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John Curley Show

Curley predicts Sara Nelson will challenge Katie Wilson and run for Seattle mayor

KIRO host John Curley fueled the fires of the 2029 mayoral election further during an interview with former Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson.

1 month ago

John Curley

‘They don’t understand how nature works’: Curley appalled by Oregon hunting ban initiative

Oregon's Initiative Petition 28, which would ban hunting, fishing, and animal slaughter throughout the state, turned in roughly 140,000 signatures to the Oregon Secretary of State's Office late last week.