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Charlie Harger
Harger: Seattle families confront addiction ahead of Thanksgiving
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. All around Seattle, families will gather around tables. But for too many of those families, there will be an empty seat.8 months ago
Charlie Harger
Seattle weather calms for Thanksgiving travelers, but cold patterns may loom
Travelers heading over the mountains for Thanksgiving can breathe a sigh of relief as the worst of this week's weather moves out, but meteorologist Scott Sistek warns that colder conditions could arrive by early December.8 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Teen assaults 80-year-old in Seattle — and is sent home the same day. What message does that send?
Here's the pattern: arrest, process, release. All in the same day. And when these teens turn 18, the system often works exactly the same way.9 months ago
Seattle's Morning News
Olympic Pipeline leak threatens SEA jet fuel supply during holiday rush
The Olympic Pipeline that supplies jet fuel to SEA airport suffered a “problem” on Nov. 17 that prompted fuel concerns for several airlines.9 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Sawant rallies the far left. Mamdani works with Trump. Where does Seattle Mayor-elect Wilson fit?
Watching them navigate President Trump's personality is revealing something fascinating: Even socialists can't agree on whether to charm or confront while implementing their agenda.9 months ago
Seattle's Morning News
Brace yourself: Some of the coldest weather this season is coming next week
Meteorologist Scott Sistek discusses an unusual cold front impacting Seattle next week on KIRO Newsradio.9 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: As Seattle embraces a Democratic Socialist mayor, fears of a business exodus emerge
Look, Katie Wilson's not crazy. Maybe she's betting businesses need what Seattle offers enough to stay despite new taxes. But will businesses flee?9 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: As nation follows Epstein revelations, local media ignores Auburn pastor’s child rape case
Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus wrote a letter for Headley’s attorney to share with the judge before sentencing, asking that he not serve prison time even though he had admitted to felony charges for raping a child.9 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Seattle’s new mayor eyes progressive taxes, but will middle-class homeowners pay the price?
What's Katie Wilson's solution? Translation: lots of new taxes to fund social housing and government services. But she promises real estate taxes are only targeting the ultra-wealthy.9 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: King County budget vote will decide whether victims get equal justice
The King County Council votes on the budget for the prosecutor's office tomorrow. Let's be clear-eyed about what they're deciding.9 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Bruce Harrell finally showed us ‘B-Rucy’ — the mayor Seattle never got
Bruce Harrell finally showed up yesterday. Not Mayor Harrell, the carefully scripted public official. But someone else entirely. He even called himself "Master B-Russell."9 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Katie Wilson’s big promises meet Seattle’s harsh fiscal reality
KIRO Newsradio hasn't made the official call, but if I were to wager: Mayor Bruce Harrell's speech at 12 p.m. Thursday will be a concession, and by this time tomorrow we'll be calling her "Mayor-elect Katie Wilson."9 months ago
Seattle's Morning News
Seattle meteorologist Scott Sistek predicts strong start to WA ski season
Fall weather is winding down as we get toward the end of November, and with the cold winter weather on the horizon, how much snow will be seen in Washington?9 months ago
Charlie Harger
‘The Case of the Deflated Dachshunds’: What a petty crime says about accountability
About a month ago, I told you how someone slashed all six inflatable Halloween wiener dogs on our lawn in Auburn.9 months ago
Jason Sutich
‘We’re several days away’: GOP strategist predicts Seattle mayoral race timeline
Since ballots began to be submitted for the next mayor of Seattle, Bruce Harrell, holds a slim 4,000-vote lead over the challenger Katie Wilson.9 months ago
Charlie Harger
According to ex-mayor Greg Nickels, Seattle’s mayoral election could be decided by 65 votes
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell went to bed Thursday night with a comfortable lead. By Friday afternoon, that all changed. Katie Wilson has surged to within 4,300 votes.9 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: State Senate Budget Chair warns lawmakers that WA is broke
Senator June Robinson relayed a simple message: Don't even bother asking for new spending. The cupboard is bare. We're broke.9 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: It’s only Socialism when Democrats do it
So here we are: Democrats seizing grocery stores, Republicans seizing tech companies and the steel industry, and everyone pretending their version doesn't count.9 months ago
Seattle's Morning News
Democratic strategist believes Harrell will hold his lead: ‘I’m predicting he will win’
Cathy Allen, Democratic strategist and president of The Connections Group, believes Harrell will secure the win.9 months ago
Seattle's Morning News
GOP strategist: ‘Depressingly low turnout’ shows lack of voter excitement
The first batch of results for several general election races across Washington has been revealed, with key races, like the Seattle mayor, still up in the air.9 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: When Congress plays politics with SNAP, the American public pays the price
Have we really come to this? We're continuing a government shutdown, and we're cutting poor families off SNAP food benefits?9 months ago
Seattle's Morning News
‘So irresponsible’: Dave Ross on voters who don’t cast their ballots
Election day has arrived, and races across Washington are nearing a close as voters continue to cast their ballots for several key positions.9 months ago
Charlie Harger
Election Day in WA: Are we about to cross the political event horizon?
Today is election day in Seattle, King County, and across Washington state. I can't help feeling we're about to cross the event horizon.9 months ago
