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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?
11 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.
11 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.
11 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.
11 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.
11 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.
11 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.
11 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.
11 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.
11 months ago
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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.
11 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.
11 months ago
Holiday Magic...
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.
11 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.
11 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.
11 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.
11 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.
11 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.
11 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.
11 months ago
south hill rapist kevin coe dies...
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.
11 months ago
view of seattle - space needle...
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.
11 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.
11 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.
11 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.
11 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.
11 months ago