Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Do not mail it’: Secretary of State urges voters to use drop boxes, dispels voter fraud fears
Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is urging anyone who hasn't yet to skip the mailbox and use a drop box instead.2 months ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Federal aid approved for 6 Washington counties battling wildfires
President Donald Trump has approved an emergency declaration for Washington to support wildfire relief efforts.2 months ago
John Curley Show
Principal, athletic coordinator charged after waiting 53 days to report wrestler’s sexual assault allegation against transgender athlete
Two coaches with Rogers High School were charged after failing to comply with Washington's mandatory reporting law after a high school female wrestler alleged a biological male sexually assaulted her during a match.2 months ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk
Washington State Primary Election Day: Polls close at 8 p.m.
Time is running out to cast your vote in the Washington state primary election. Tuesday's vote narrows down the field for Congress, the state legislature, and the state Supreme Court.2 months ago
Madeline Ottilie, KIRO 7 News
‘We’re not going to shy away from it’: Local elections offices increase security to manage threats
A survey of hundreds of local election officials found that nearly a third have experienced threats, harassment, or abuse because of their job.2 months ago
Luke Duecy
Convicted felon arrested in connection with Old Trails Fire in Spokane
Governor Bob Ferguson said federal resources are on the way to help Washington battle 17 major wildfires burning more than 260,000 acres.2 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Seattle, King County plan to reclaim nearly $160M in homelessness contracts from KCRHA
The King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) will survive despite calls from some Seattle and King County leaders to dissolve it.2 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Seattle business leaders, event organizers urge Mayor Katie Wilson to restore CCTV cameras after recent shootings
A coalition of Seattle business leaders is calling for the return of public safety cameras near some of the city's busiest gathering places.2 months ago
Luke Duecy
IRS tax lien, absences, policy disagreements: Full picture emerges in Police Chief Shon Barnes’ resignation
New information is emerging about factors that may have contributed to Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's decision to seek the resignation of former Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes.2 months ago
Julia Dallas
‘I have a different window than they do’: Wilson responds to council criticism over Barnes’ departure as Andre Sayles named interim chief
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson defended her decision to remove Shon Barnes as chief of the Seattle Police Department.2 months ago
Nia Bliss, KIRO 7 News
Seattle Police Officers Guild praises interim chief appointment while criticizing mayor’s actions
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced the appointment of Deputy Chief Andre Sayles to the Interim Chief role effective Friday.2 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington AG Nick Brown fights back against PSE’s proposed 29% electric, 20% gas rate hikes
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown is pushing back against proposed utility rate hikes from Puget Sound Energy (PSE).2 months ago
Julia Dallas
‘Information could have gone out much faster’: Mayor Katie Wilson addresses 5-hour delay after Bite of Seattle shooting
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson addressed the five-hour information delay from the city following a shooting at the Bite of Seattle on Sunday.2 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Portland-area city loses mayor and interim city manager in back-to-back resignations
North Plains, a small Oregon town near Portland, lost its mayor and interim city manager this week after they resigned on consecutive days.2 months ago
Julia Dallas
Seattle Mayor Wilson accepts letter of resignation from Police Chief Barnes as council members slam decision: ‘This is unacceptable’
Seattle City Council President Joy Hollingsworth confirmed that Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson asked Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes to resign.2 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘She was looking to get him out’: Ursula contends Barnes gave Mayor Wilson the ammo needed to fire him
"Is this a deflection or a distraction? I am still in shock; we haven't even gone a week from the tragedy at Seattle Center, and this is the focus," Angela said on KIRO Newsradio.2 months ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Black community organizations rally at Seattle City Hall, urge Mayor Katie Wilson to reinstate Chief Shon Barnes
A coalition of Black community organizations marched into Seattle City Hall in protest of Mayor Katie Wilson's decision to fire Seattle Police Department Chief Shon Barnes.2 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes fired by Mayor Katie Wilson
Shon Barnes was fired from his position as chief of the Seattle Police Department by Mayor Katie Wilson, multiple sources confirmed with KIRO Newsradio.2 months ago
Luke Duecy
King County Council unanimously passes ethics reform after $813,000 grant conflict-of-interest scandal
The King County Council unanimously approved sweeping ethics reforms Tuesday designed to prevent county employees from using their positions to benefit relatives or others with whom they have close personal relationships.2 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Seattle took in 40% more in taxes, spent all of it, and now wants the highest sales tax of any major city in America
This fall, Seattle voters, who are generally open to raising taxes on themselves, will decide whether to raise the sales tax to expand bus service, and whether to boost the library levy.2 months ago
Luke Duecy
Seattle police say Bite of Seattle mass shooting was a gang gunfight as questions mount over Mayor Katie Wilson’s response
SPD now stated the deadly mass shooting at Seattle Center during the Bite of Seattle was a gunfight between rival gangs.2 months ago
John Curley Show
Curley defends Mayor Wilson’s response to fatal Bite of Seattle shooting: ‘A’ for a ‘novice,’ ‘C-‘ for a ‘major city’ leader
Curley then provided a couple of letter grades for Wilson's response and handling of the situation. "For a novice, I give her an A. For a leader of a major city, C-," Curley said.2 months ago
Paola Tristan Arruda, KIRO 7 News
Measure to expand Pierce Transit service on Nov. 3 Ballot
Pierce County voters will decide in November whether to approve a sales tax increase to expand bus and transit services.2 months ago
