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Charlie Harger
‘A lot of votes may not count’: Supreme Court appears ready to upend WA mail-in ballot rules for federal races by November 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could require all ballots containing federal races to be physically received by Election Day.5 months ago
Charlie Harger
Seattle gas prices near all-time record in 2026 as Iran war drives diesel to historic highs; analyst warns of 1970s-style oil crisis
Washington just set an all-time record for diesel prices this week. Now the all-time record for unleaded gasoline in Seattle is in the crosshairs too.5 months ago
Manda Factor
Starbucks to roll out new ordering technology at airport, hospital, and campus locations
Starbucks is overhauling how it manages thousands of licensed coffeehouses at high-traffic locations, such as airports and hospitals.5 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Hundreds responded to my Seattle homelessness commentary. Here’s what you said, and what I missed
Last week, I wrote about Seattle "homeless" and what it's hiding. I was not prepared for what came back: hundreds of responses from listeners and readers.5 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: King County kept paying contractors despite warnings of fraud. A whistleblower got fired for asking questions
Billions of your dollars, distributed by King County with little oversight and even less accountability. And when someone inside the system tried to raise the alarm, he got fired.5 months ago
Charlie Harger
Washington sets all-time diesel price record in 2026 as Iran war and Climate Commitment Act push prices higher
Washington just set an all-time record for diesel prices. The statewide average for diesel hit $6.53 a gallon, surpassing every record in Washington history.5 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Sound Transit 3 needs another $34.5 billion. That’s $10,000 per person in the taxing district. And Ballard still isn’t getting light rail
Sound Transit held an all-day retreat last week to figure out how to close a $34.5 billion gap. Here's where this is almost certainly heading...5 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: A Thurston County man with 97 prior arrests built a custom bong into his dashboard. WA is surprised by none of this
The driver is a four-time convicted felon with 27 misdemeanor convictions. And as of this week, 97 prior arrests. Now this guy has 98.5 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: SPD arrested a violent Aurora Ave. pimp, fentanyl dealer 3x in 9 months. WA law tied its hands. Feds didn’t have that problem.
Leon Henderson, a violent pimp, was arrested thrice on Aurora Ave with fentanyl, highlighting ongoing issues in Seattle.5 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Seattle’s RapidRide J Line is spending $156M on Eastlake Avenue. Buses won’t get priority lanes. Bike lanes will.
Explore the $156M investment in Eastlake Avenue for Seattle's RapidRide J Line and its impact on the community.5 months ago
Charlie Harger
WA gas prices surge past $5 a gallon, 2nd highest in nation; Iran war and Climate Commitment Act blamed
Washington drivers are getting hit from two directions at the gas pump, with no relief in sight. Experts say the Climate Commitment Act is a big reason why.5 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: A Spokane jury said 46 years. Washington’s clemency board just decided 30 was close enough. Now it’s on Ferguson’s desk.
Spokane jury gave 46 years; board ruled 30 is enough. Now it awaits Ferguson's decision.5 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Seattle’s homeless crisis isn’t one problem. It’s three. And we’ve been spending billions pretending otherwise.
Explore the multifaceted aspects of Seattle's homeless crisis through listener insights and community discussions.5 months ago
Charlie Harger
Sistek: Charge batteries, prepare for gnarly afternoon commute in Seattle. Don’t even think about going across the passes
If you're thinking about heading over the mountains today, don't. That's the bottom line from meteorologist Scott Sistek of The Emerald City Weather Blog.6 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: WA just voted to put permanent supportive housing in every neighborhood in the state. Your city has no say
House Bill 2266 requires cities across Washington to allow permanent supportive housing in any residential zone. Your neighborhood.6 months ago
Charlie Harger
Black ice causes 15-car pileup on Mukilteo Speedway in Snohomish County
Black ice on 164th Street S.W. over the Mukilteo Speedway triggered a 15-car pileup in Snohomish County Tuesday morning, closing the road for hours.6 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Olympia is passing an income tax you can’t vote on. Now a Democratic leader wants to dissolve businesses that fight back
The Washington State legislature is expected to pass a millionaire income tax this week. The bill is written so it cannot go to a public vote through a referendum.6 months ago
Manda Factor
Pink Toe Truck creator and Seattle towing industry Icon passes away
The Seattle-area entrepreneur who built Lincoln Towing into a regional powerhouse and captured the city's imagination with his whimsical Pink Toe Truck has died at 84.6 months ago
Charlie Harger
WA bill that could remove elected sheriffs clears House on party-line vote
A bill that would give a state board the power to remove an elected sheriff from office cleared the Washington House early Friday morning.6 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: A 9-year-old lived in a tent while his mother smoked fentanyl next to him. WA lawmakers just voted to keep the law exactly as it is
I stood outside a tent a few blocks off Aurora Avenue in North Seattle. Inside was a 9-year-old boy. His mother was a fentanyl addict working as a prostitute on Aurora.6 months ago
Charlie Harger
WA millionaire income tax: Will Senate Bill 6346 pass before the 2026 session ends?
Eight days remain in the 2026 Washington legislative session, and Senate Bill 6346, the proposed millionaire income tax, still hasn't reached the House floor.6 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Seattle gas prices hit $4.62 a gallon. Idaho is paying $3.15. That difference didn’t come from Iran
The Seattle average this morning is $4.62 a gallon, according to AAA. The national average is $3.20. We're paying $1.42 more than the rest of the country.6 months ago
Charlie Harger
B.C. ends daylight saving time permanently in 2026. WA is still waiting on Congress
Washington has wanted to end daylight saving time permanently for six years. Its neighbor to the north just did it.6 months ago
