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Charlie Harger
Harger: A local’s brutally honest guide to the Puyallup Fair (Washington State Fair)
The Washington State Fair opens today, and I'm about to share some potentially divisive Puyallup Fair hot takes that might get me banned from the scone line.2 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: If you overstayed your visa in China, you’d disappear. That’s why America must be different
Immigration raids test our values. Understand the differences in visa policies between China and the U.S. for a better perspective.2 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Mayor Harrell curbed graffiti. Now he should focus on public drug use
Mayor Harrell is making Seattle look like a city that actually cares about first impressions. Too bad the mayor can't power-wash away downtown's drug problems as easily.2 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Washington spent $4B on the climate. China erased it in a week.
Washington invested $4B for climate, while China reversed it in days. Explore the implications for global climate initiatives.2 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Save ‘extreme’ for real emergencies, not 89 degrees
This weekend's heat in Seattle was notable, but not extreme compared to Phoenix or Las Vegas. Discover the facts behind the claim.2 months ago
Katrina Guischard
Parenting in the social media age: A guide to sort fact from fiction online
Parenting in the digital age is tricky. With social media overflowing with tips, hacks, and hot takes, how can moms and dads separate fact from fiction?2 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Diet soda rides the brand name coattails, but its taste betrays it
Diet Dr. Pepper tastes nothing like Dr. Pepper. It is a counterfeit. A charlatan. It's the equivalent of showing up to a Van Halen concert and getting Gary Cherone.2 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Deadly semi-truck crash shows why Washington must fix its CDL system
A deadly crash underscores the urgent need for CDL reforms in Washington to protect public safety. Action is crucial.2 months ago
Charlie Harger
We get what we tolerate: Fred Meyer closures and the cost of unchecked theft
Explore how theft is impacting Fred Meyer in Washington and the implications of store closures.2 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Woodway’s Bruce Evans was proof of what good teachers can do
Bruce Evans died this weekend. He spent more than 30 years at Woodway, then Edmonds-Woodway High after the schools merged.2 months ago
Charlie Harger
Two-thirds of King County voters sat out — that silence decided the August Primary
Almost all the ballots have now been counted in King County, and turnout for the August Primary was lower than 34%.2 months ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: WA bought the pool before the bonus check was cashed, now a financial crisis looms
Earlier this week, the Trump administration published its list of “sanctuary” states and cities, and both Seattle and Washington landed right at the top.3 months ago
Seattle's Morning News
‘What can we do to reduce spending?’ Seattle council member weighs in on primary election, Seattle’s mounting budget woes
Based on initial primary election returns, Washington voters may be swinging the pendulum once again toward more progressive leadership and policies.3 months ago
MyNorthwest Video
Video: Charlie Harger Breaks Down Washington’s Funding Crisis
Charlie Harger explains what’s at risk if Washington defies Federal Policy. Listen to Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger and Manda Factor every weekday at 5am on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM or go to MyNorthwest.com to learn more!3 months ago
Charlie Harger
We deserve better: WA rest stops are a national embarrassment
Charlie Harger recapped his time spent traveling to New York, attending lavish rest stops along the way. Why can't Washington follow suit?3 months ago
MyNorthwest Video
Video: East Coast Rest Stops vs. West Coast Rest Stops
Did you know that all rest stops are not equal? Charlie Harger Charlie, talks about the difference between rest stops in Washington and rest stops on the East Coast. Listen to Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger and Manda Factor every weekday at 5am on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM or go to MyNorthwest.com to learn […]3 months ago
MyNorthwest Video
Video: Cathy Allen on Seattle Politics
Cathy Allen stopped by Seattle’s Morning News to discuss on the Washington state primary election results. Listen to Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger and Manda Factor every weekday at 5am on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM or go to MyNorthwest.com to learn more!3 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Gun violence down 25% in South King County, thanks to ‘two-prong approach’
King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion and mental health counselor Katya Wojcik talk about a decrease in gun violence in King County.3 months ago
MyNorthwest Video
Video: Why Do Young Women Lean Left and Men Don’t?
Angela Poe Russell stopped by SMN to lead a discussion on why young female voters in Seattle are veering left more, and why young men are going the opposite direction. Listen to Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger and Manda Factor every weekday at 5am on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM or go to MyNorthwest.com to […]3 months ago
MyNorthwest Video
Video: The Truth in Job Advertising and Accountability Act
Eric Thompson stopped by Seattle’s Morning News to talk about the prevalence of “ghost job” listings and his push to draft legislation to crack down on them. Listen to Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger and Manda Factor every weekday at 5am on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM or go to MyNorthwest.com to learn more!3 months ago
MyNorthwest Video
Video: Should Ichiro be on Seattle’s “Mount Rushmore” of Sports?
Gee comes dropped by SMN to debate whether Ichiro is on Seattle’s “Mount Rushmore” of sports. What do you think? Let us know in the comments. Listen to Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger and Manda Factor every weekday at 5am on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM or go to MyNorthwest.com to learn more!3 months ago
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Video: Tips for Buying an Electric Vehicle
Herb Weisbaum stopped by Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger and Manda Factor to give some tips for buying electric vehicles. Listen to Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger and Manda Factor every weekday at 5am on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM or go to MyNorthwest.com to learn more!3 months ago
MyNorthwest Video
Video: How Big Are Video Games in Seattle?
Tim Cullings, Executive Director at Seattle Indies, sat down with Paul Holden to talk about the big indie video game conference in Seattle, “SLICE.” Listen to Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger and Manda Factor every weekday at 5am on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM or go to MyNorthwest.com to learn more!3 months ago
