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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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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?1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Democracy only works if you vote, participate in Election Day
Tomorrow is Election Day, and it's one of my favorite days of the year. I know that sounds strange, given how ugly our politics have become. But hear me out.1 year ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Your 1980s Halloween costume would get you fired today
Have fun tonight, get a designated driver, and may your costume, whatever it is, still be socially acceptable in 40 years.1 year ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Nvidia hits $5 trillion valuation as layoffs sweep tech industry
Nvidia just became the first company in history worth five trillion dollars. Meanwhile, Amazon announced 14,000 job cuts this week.1 year ago
Charlie Harger
It’s time for the ‘Stupid Motorist Law’ in WA, and maybe a few more
King County Council Vice Chair Reagan Dunn has had enough. He's proposing what he calls the Stupid Motorist Law.1 year ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: A look at Katie Wilson’s background as Seattle’s mayoral frontrunner
Discover Katie Wilson's background and insights as she leads Seattle's mayoral race, impacting the city's future leadership.1 year ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Examining Mayor Bruce Harrell’s record as Seattle seeks answers
Explore Bruce Harrell's leadership as Seattle assesses mayoral candidates over the next two days.1 year ago
Jason Sutich
‘A remarkable season’: Rizzs closes the book on a historic 2025 Mariners campaign
Legendary broadcaster Rick Rizzs recaps the Seattle Mariners' remarkable and record-setting 2025 campaign.1 year ago
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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year 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.1 year ago
