Charlie Harger
Harger: Corey Rattleff stole from stores for 13 years to feed his fentanyl addiction. Now he’s clean, working, and asking Washington to fund what saved him
His mother reached out to Andrea Suarez at We Heart Seattle, who stepped in and got him into a 21-day inpatient program at Evergreen Health in Monroe. From there, he found Battlefield Addiction.2 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘The girls are getting younger’: Dunn Lumber owner paints a grim picture of Aurora’s worsening sex trade
Dunn Lumber's Mike Dunn highlights the growing prostitution issue on Aurora Avenue and its impact on the community.2 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Protect the kids’: KIRO hosts spar on Denny Blaine Park nudity as judge to decide its future
King County Superior Court Judge Samuel Chung will decide the future of Seattle's hotly debated nude beach, Denny Blaine Park.2 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
Personal issue or legitimate gripe? KIRO hosts debate Bellevue light rail noise complaint
A group of Bellevue residents claimed that the new Sound Transit 2 Line crossing the lake is violating local noise ordinances and keeping neighbors up at night.2 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: King County raised your sales tax without a vote. The one time voters got a say on this issue, they said no
On Friday, the King County Transportation District voted 5-4 to raise your sales tax by a tenth of a percent. You didn't get a say. You won't get one.2 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Is it worth it?’: Jake asks of the $1.5B Seattle Center upgrades after unanimous approval
The Seattle City Council recently unanimously approved upgrades for the 64-year-old Seattle Center's infrastructure, which will cost roughly $1.5 billion.2 months ago
John Curley Show
SODO Business Association urges city to ‘stop penduluming back and forth’ as Seattle cleans up for World Cup
SODO urges city to ensure a smooth clean-up for the World Cup, preparing for 750,000 fans in downtown Seattle.2 months ago
John Curley Show
‘Trying to help consumers by hiding information’: Climate Commitment Act costs will now show up on PSE natural gas bills
After the UTC blocked Puget Sound Energy from listing Climate Commitment Act costs on customer bills, the commission reversed course.3 months ago
John Curley Show
‘We are ruled by the ignorant’: Curley makes his case for a voter literacy test
Explore Curley's stance on who should have the right to vote amid rising concerns about political qualifications.3 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘These lawsuits almost never work’: Oregon rodeo patrons sue after getting trampled by bull named ‘Party Bus’
Bull named 'Party Bus' injures patrons at Oregon rodeo, raising questions on safety and lawsuits after injuries at the fairgrounds.3 months ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘That makes MLB the villain in all this’: KIRO hosts push back on Everett’s eminent domain bid for Aqua Sox stadium
Everett is moving toward seizing downtown properties through eminent domain for a proposed Aqua Sox stadium.3 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Clearly an insane thing to keep doing’: Jake and Spike back federal homelessness funding overhaul as King County faces $26M loss
King County could lose $26 million after the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development overhauled how it awards homelessness grants.3 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘You start a war before the World Cup’: KIRO hosts weigh security, access concerns after FIFA referee denied U.S. entry
After a Somali FIFA World Cup referee was denied entry to the U.S., KIRO hosts questioned whether such denials are routine.3 months ago
John Curley Show
Curley has new idea for light rail fare enforcement as Seattle ranks #1 for ridership: ‘No standing, only seats’
While light rail and streetcar ridership totaled 4.8 million trips in the Seattle area, KIRO host John Curley pointed to a lack of fare enforcement.3 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘It’s a lousy idea’: KIRO hosts question Trump’s move to open protected waters for seafood industry boost
KIRO hosts criticize Trump’s decision to open protected waters for commercial fishing, raising concerns over environmental impact.3 months ago
Frank Lenzi
Plan ahead: Tacoma roads to close for World Cup kickoff parade
The first 2026 FIFA World Cup match in Seattle will not be played until Monday, but the celebration begins Friday night in Tacoma.3 months ago
James Lynch
Seattle officials closing 4 North Seattle streets, installing barriers in response to surge in violence on Aurora
Seattle leaders are stepping up enforcement along Aurora Avenue, targeting a surge in shootings and human trafficking.3 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Restoring its reputation isn’t possible’: Jake and Spike say King County homelessness agency struck out as officials install oversight
King County Executive Girmay Zahilay and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson have decided to install their own oversight for the King County Regional Homeless Authority.3 months ago
Jason Sutich
Autopsy reports reveal alkaline chemical burns in 10 victims of Longview paper mill explosion
The autopsy reports for 10 victims of the Longview paper mill explosion were released Thursday, with all victims suffering alkaline chemical burns, among other injuries. The Cowlitz County Coroner’s Office released the autopsies for 10 of the victims involved, though 11 people died in total. Each victim suffered alkaline chemical burns, but other injuries included […]3 months ago
John Curley Show
‘A violation of the constitution’: Curley reacts after ‘unusual’ suspect arrested for stealing millionaires’ tax petition signatures
A man caught on video allegedly stealing signatures from a petition to repeal Washington's millionaires' tax has been arrested.3 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: ‘Hey Bob, enough is enough.’ A Kent sober home’s plea to Gov. Ferguson on fentanyl
A Kent sober home urges Governor Ferguson to address the fentanyl crisis impacting lives in the community.3 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘They want to get 36 cents back’: Jake, Spike rip lawsuit targeting Costco’s $5 rotisserie chicken
Two customers file a class action lawsuit against Costco over alleged deceptive marketing of its popular rotisserie chicken.3 months ago
John Curley Show
‘They don’t need to do any more studying’: Former Seattle council member lays out action plan to curb Aurora violence
Former Seattle City Councilmember for District 5 Cathy Moore laid out her own action plan for curbing gun violence in the Aurora neighborhood.3 months ago
