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boy in the tent aurora fentanyl...
Charlie Harger

Inside ‘the boy in the tent’: Conditions were worse than anyone knew

Nearly two weeks after KIRO Newsradio first reported on a nine-year-old living in a fentanyl-filled encampment off Aurora Avenue, the tent has been abandoned.
9 months ago
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Luke Duecy

Tech Talk: AI is watching your flight at SEA — here’s why that’s a good thing

Discover how AI at Seattle-Tacoma Airport improves flight safety and efficiency for travelers.
9 months ago
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Charlie Harger

Harger: Boy living in tent off Aurora Avenue now receiving medical care, neighbors say

A nine-year-old boy was living in a tent just blocks off Aurora Avenue in North Seattle with his parents. His mother was addicted to fentanyl.
9 months ago
christmas eve windstorm...
Charlie Harger

Prepare now: Christmas Eve windstorm threatens western WA with 40-60 mph gusts, power outages

A sudden Christmas Eve windstorm threat has Western Washington meteorologists scrambling Monday. The storm was not in forecasts just 24 hours ago.
9 months ago
windstorm christmas eve...
Charlie Harger

Damaging Christmas Eve windstorm possible for western WA, but forecasters say uncertainty remains high

Western Washington may be in for a strong windstorm on Christmas Eve, but forecasters say they need a few more hours before they know for sure.
9 months ago
mental health holidays...
Charlie Harger

Harger: The holidays can be dangerous for mental health, prioritize yourself

We made it through the darkest day of the year. Quite literally. The winter solstice is behind us. From here, the days get longer. The light returns.
9 months ago
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Paul Holden

Holiday events in full swing for a final holiday weekend

The holiday season is moving at full steam ahead! Here are some ideas for things to do this weekend, if you aren’t too busy doing your last-minute shopping.
9 months ago
Aurora Avenue child exploitation trafficking...
Charlie Harger

‘This kid’s going to die’: Neighbors say 9-year-old abandoned in tent off Aurora. CPS claims he’s not in danger.

A 9-year-old found safe; this issue highlights fentanyl's risk to vulnerable children. Insights into a troubling crisis.
9 months ago
Aurora Avenue child exploitation trafficking...
Charlie Harger

Harger: A 9-year-old living in a tent off Aurora Ave. shows Seattle’s child safety failures

A few blocks off Aurora Ave., a nine-year-old boy lives in a tent with his parents. His mother is a fentanyl addict who works as a prostitute.
9 months ago
white christmas...
Charlie Harger

Sistek: Western WA’s weather nightmare finally easing; White Christmas ‘not zero’ chance for Seattle

December 2025's severe weather in western Washington shows signs of relief, raising hopes for a White Christmas in Seattle
10 months ago
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Charlie Harger

Pacific levee breach: Evacuees likely can’t return until the weekend as another storm approaches

Hundreds evacuated in Pacific as levee breach prompts ongoing emergency orders. Community faces uncertain future.
10 months ago
straws washington...
Charlie Harger

Harger: The war on straws (plastic v. paper) is pure Seattle theater

The law in Washington is that food service businesses can only give you a single-use straw if you request one. It's a shakedown.
10 months ago
windstorm whidbey island power...
Charlie Harger

Western WA windstorm: ‘Wall of wind’ threatens Whidbey Island, Snohomish County

The December 2025 storm brings sudden 50-70 mph gusts between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. With soils still saturated from two weeks of record rainfall, downed trees and widespread power outages are likely.
10 months ago
fentanyl weapon of mass destruction trump...
Charlie Harger

Harger: If fentanyl isn’t a weapon of mass destruction, what is?

President Trump signed an executive order yesterday designating fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction. What else are we supposed to call it?
10 months ago
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Charlie Harger

Buehner: Green River flooding in Auburn won’t recede until this weekend

Auburn residents dealing with Green River flooding face several more days of high water, according to KIRO Newsradio meteorologist Ted Buehner.
10 months ago
atmospheric river pnw wettest...
Charlie Harger

Allard: New atmospheric river will make PNW ‘the wettest place in the world over the next six days’

While flooding may not reach the historic levels seen last week, a KIRO 7 meteorologist said the overall impacts could actually be worse.
10 months ago
pride seattle iran egypt world cup...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Seattle shouldn’t hide Pride because Iran and Egypt demand it

On June 26, Iran plays Egypt in a World Cup match right here in Seattle. June. Seattle. That's Pride Month around here. And it's now an international incident.
10 months ago
flooding snohomish...
Charlie Harger

Pineapple Express hits the Pacific Northwest Monday as region reels from historic flooding

A powerful Pineapple Express is set to impact Western Washington, following a brief reprieve this weekend.
10 months ago
ordinary heroes flood washington...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Amidst a dark week for WA, we saw the light of ordinary heroes

Dozens and dozens of local residents showed up. The same scene in Ferndale. It happened across Skagit and Whatcom counties. All across Western Washington.
10 months ago
hurricane hunters seattle storm...
Charlie Harger

Which ‘Hurricane Hunters’ flew into Seattle’s storm? It’s more complicated than we thought

The Air Force Reserve's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron flew into the December 2025 atmospheric river that caused historic Western Washington flooding.
10 months ago
flooding washington records...
Charlie Harger

Sistek: Western WA flooding could break all-time records as atmospheric river unleashes historic rainfall

Meteorologist Scott Sistek said some rivers are approaching their worst-ever levels, with 12 waterways reaching "major" flood stage across the region.
10 months ago
flooding records washington...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Washington’s floods don’t care about your politics

Governor Ferguson declared a statewide emergency yesterday. And you know what I'm seeing online? People attacking him. Viciously.
10 months ago
Holiday Magic treehouse foster kids...
Charlie Harger

‘Thrive, not just survive’: Foster dad shares how Treehouse changed his son’s life

After getting licensed through a foster care organization, the couple received their infant son. They then went to Treehouse for clothing and other support.
10 months ago
Treehouse...
Seattle's Morning News

‘Making the holidays brighter’: Treehouse CEO shares why one gift can change everything for foster kids

Discover how Treehouse brings Christmas joy to foster kids through a special gift initiative, ensuring no child is left behind.
10 months ago