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Charlie Harger
Auburn mayor knew pastor admitted to child sex crime. She asked for no jail time anyway.
Auburn mayor sought no jail time for pastor who admitted to child sex crime.11 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Day 22 of government shutdown, Congress gets paid while 1.4M workers suffer
Explore the implications of the ongoing government shutdown and its effects on millions of American workers.11 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: 48 years of ‘maybe next year’ almost ended when M’s ownership finally invested
After 48 years of hope, Mariners' ownership finally invests, bringing the team close to playoff success and the World Series.11 months ago
Frank Sumrall
‘For my dad … in Heaven’: Mariners fans pour hearts out before historic Game 7
As Game 7 approaches, "Seattle's Morning News" on KIRO Newsradio fielded texts from listeners detailing their journey as fans of this franchise.11 months ago
Frank Sumrall
Harger: Why I refuse to use two knives for one PB&J, and what it means for my marriage
You can tell a lot about a person by how they make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Unfortunately, one part of the process divides families.12 months ago
Jason Sutich
‘They flushed it’: Rizzs highlights M’s short memory after 13-4 Game 3 loss
After a tough defeat in Game 3, Rizzs emphasizes the Mariners' need to move on from their 13-4 loss against the Blue Jays.12 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Seattle’s ‘shame mail’ to Aurora sex buyers is long overdue
We've been talking for years about the sex trade on Aurora Avenue in North Seattle. Women being trafficked. Pimps fighting over territory with actual shootouts.12 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: It’s time for an adult conversation about the justice system
Charlie's insights on the justice system through Tony's story, urging a necessary dialogue for reform and understanding.12 months ago
Julia Dallas
‘Keep pressure on all parties’: WA rep. outlines path to rebuild Palestine while containing Hamas
WA Rep. Adam Smith outlines a strategic path for Palestine's recovery post-war, emphasizing hope and reconstruction efforts.12 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Move over Bruce and Katie — Cal Raleigh has my vote for Seattle mayor
Sorry, Bruce. Sorry, Katie. I know you’re the actual candidates for mayor of Seattle. But I am officially endorsing Cal Raleigh for the mayor of Seattle.12 months ago
Jason Sutich
‘I couldn’t sleep’: Rick Rizzs is sleepless in Seattle ahead of Mariners pivotal Game 5
Longtime Mariners broadcaster Rick Rizzs joined "Seattle's Morning News" ahead of Game 5 to detail the gravity of tonight's matchup v. the Detroit Tigers.12 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: When I heard the capitol was vandalized, my first thought was political. That’s the problem.
My brain immediately went to politics when I heard the capitol building was vandalized. Let me be clear, it's all beyond the pale. Violence is violence. Wrong is wrong.12 months ago
Seattle's Morning News
AG Brown: WA has spent past year preparing for ‘unlawful’ National Guard deployment
Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown said the state has been preparing for the National Guard for a year.12 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Leesa Manion’s fury exposes a broken system in King County’s justice system
King County Prosecutor Leesa Manion explicitly said she's not calling for cuts to public defense. She just wants parity.12 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Economist says Washington is already in a recession
Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics, believes that 22 states are already in recession. Not heading toward one. Not at risk of one. Already there.12 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: The plastic bag ban has backfired in Washington, study finds
Washington's plastic bag ban is making things worse. The state's own study says we should drop it.1 year ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Portland protesters’ practices are alienating their own allies
Let's also stop pretending the small subset of violent protesters out there in Portland night after night are somehow the good guys. They're not.1 year ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: WA lawsuit payouts now twice the size of state’s budget deficit
Washington's lawsuit payouts have soared to seven times their past levels, now double the state's budget deficit.1 year ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: From Federal Way to Spokane, attacks on signature gatherers undermine democracy
Hitting people with cars? Ripping up petitions? Defacing signatures? That's not democracy. That's vandalism dressed up as virtue.1 year ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Rick Rizzs and Steve Raible, Seattle’s sports broadcasters who narrate our lives
Explore how Rick Rizzs and Steve Raible enhance our lives with their memorable commentary and love for the game.1 year ago
Jason Sutich
‘Cal has to be the MVP’: Rick Rizzs crowns Cal Raleigh as MVP after 60 home run season
The Mariners celebrate their AL West title as Cal Raleigh shines with 60 home runs, earning MVP honors from Rick Rizzs.1 year ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Record tax revenue can’t keep up with Olympia’s spending addiction
Olympia's spending addiction overshadows record tax revenue, raising concerns about the state's financial future.1 year ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Trump’s ‘Tylenol causes autism’ claim shows the danger of governing by gut, not science
President Trump has a new health warning. Pregnant women with pain or fever should just tough it out with no medication to help, except in extreme circumstances.1 year ago
