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Charlie Harger

Harger: Supporting foster kids this Christmas through Treehouse

Tomorrow is our annual fundraiser for Treehouse, an organization that supports foster kids across Washington.
10 months ago
atmospheric river...
Charlie Harger

Mass: Atmospheric river to bring 10-15 inches of rain, major flooding to Western Washington Tuesday-Wednesday

Western Washington residents woke up Monday to their final hours of dry weather before a powerful atmospheric river unleashes 10-15 inches of rain.
10 months ago
groceries in western WA...
Charlie Harger

New ratings reveal huge price gaps: Where to save the most on groceries in western WA

Discover tips for saving on groceries in western WA and make your shopping experience in the Puget Sound area more affordable.
10 months ago
hurricane hunter...
Charlie Harger

‘Hurricane Hunter’ plane deploys to Pacific Northwest as major atmospheric river takes aim at Seattle

NOAA is sending its famed reconnaissance aircraft into a powerful storm system that threatens widespread flooding and damaging winds for Western Washington from Monday through Wednesday.
10 months ago
criminal support system wa...
Charlie Harger

Harger: WA’s ‘criminal support system’ keeps releasing the same violent teens

Sanders called it a criminal support system. When you support the wrong people at the expense of victims and safety, the results are predictable. We're seeing them.
10 months ago
millionaires tax bill wa ferguson...
Charlie Harger

Harger on the WA budget crisis: Will Gov. Ferguson keep his no-tax promise this time?

With a multi-billion dollar shortfall looming, the 2025 legislative session is shaping up to be a showdown over taxes and spending.
10 months ago
atmospheric river godzilla seattle...
Charlie Harger

‘Godzilla atmospheric river’ targets Seattle area with major flooding and landslide threats

The "Godzilla atmospheric river" system, as meteorologist Cliff Mass calls it, may bring major flooding, landslide dangers, and a month's worth of rain compressed into just days, with the worst conditions arriving Tuesday.
10 months ago
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Charlie Harger

Harger: ‘South Hill Rapist’ Kevin Coe was free for 8 weeks before he died; his victims didn’t need to relive their trauma

Kevin Coe, the South Hill Rapist, dies after eight weeks of freedom, forcing survivors to relive their trauma for his release.
10 months ago
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Charlie Harger

Seattle council president praises Wilson’s homeless plan, but warns city could ‘go backwards’

Council President Sara Nelson praises Wilson's efforts on homelessness while cautioning about potential setbacks in Seattle.
10 months ago
Costco...
Seattle's Morning News

Why now? Former attorney general reveals timing behind Costco’s tariff lawsuit

Discover insights on Costco's lawsuit against tariffs and the implications for businesses and consumers in this detailed analysis.
10 months ago
plastic bag ban washington...
Charlie Harger

Harger: WA ignored its own plastic bag ban study. Now fees are increasing anyway

When Washington commissioned a study on its plastic bag ban and the science came back with inconvenient results, officials decided to disregard their own research.
10 months ago
atmospheric river rain seattle wa...
Frank Sumrall

Several atmospheric rivers set to drench Western WA this week and next

Dry periods are about to become few and far between in Seattle and western Washington as several atmospheric rivers are on their way to drench the region.
10 months ago
personal shopping grocery stores...
Charlie Harger

Harger: We’re in the way now as the personal shopping boom reshapes grocery stores

Their personal shopping service is clearly popular. The ratio of regular customers to personal shoppers felt about even. Maybe the shoppers even outnumbered us.
10 months ago
Gary Ridgway prepares to leave the courtroom where he was sentenced in King County Washington Super...
Charlie Harger

Gary Ridgway near death: Green River Killer who claimed 75-80 victims dying in WA prison

Gary Ridgway, the Green River Killer and one of America's most prolific convicted serial killers, is receiving end-of-life care in a Washington state prison, according to five sources with knowledge of his condition who spoke to KIRO Newsradio in recent days.
10 months ago
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Charlie Harger

Harger: Seattle Space Needle homeless camp grows as Mayor-elect Katie Wilson promises to end sweeps

Mayor-elect Katie Wilson faces challenges tackling the expanding homeless encampment near the iconic Space Needle in Seattle.
10 months ago
Thanksgiving dinner...
Seattle's Morning News

‘That is what makes it dry’: KIRO listener reveals classic Thanksgiving turkey failure fix

Ahead of Thanksgiving holiday festivities, "Seattle's Morning News" asked its listeners: What Thanksgiving food item is the best or worst?
10 months ago
pioneer square shooting cameras...
Seattle's Morning News

‘Super encouraging’: King County prosecutor reveals promising gun violence statistics

Each quarter, King County releases its shots-fired report, which recently revealed a positive trend for gun violence in the third quarter.
10 months ago
thanksgiving addiction...
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.
10 months ago
thanksgiving seattle weather...
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.
10 months ago
teen assaults 80-year-old ballard bridge seattle police...
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.
10 months ago
olympic pipeline leak SEA...
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.
10 months ago
wilson mamdani trump sawant...
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.
10 months ago
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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.
10 months ago
seattle mayor katie wilson...
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?
10 months ago