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KIRO Newsradio staff

KIRO Newsradio covers Seattle news and traffic and opinion from talk show hosts Dave Ross, Colleen O'Brien, Gee Scott, Ursula Reutin, Jack Stine, Spike O'Neill, John Curley and Jake Skorheim.

Lawsuit challenges Washington bill that modified Parents’ Bill of Rights

A significant lawsuit contests Washington's changes to the Parents' Bill of Rights under House Bill 1296.
8 days ago

Everett council has yet to vote on controversial ‘no sit, no lie’ ordinance

The Everett City Council has yet to decide on renewing the no sit, no lie ordinance, stirring public debate and concern.
9 days ago

Robots could replace over half a million jobs at Amazon

Explore how Amazon plans to replace over half a million jobs with robots and its impact on the workforce.
10 days ago

Judge rules nude beach at Denny Blaine Park can stay open until spring

A King County judge allows Seattle's Denny Blaine Park nude beach to stay open until spring, ensuring continued access for visitors.
10 days ago

COVID-19 school closures will cost U.S. economy $2 trillion, study finds

A study shows COVID-19 school closures in 2020 will cost the U.S. economy an estimated $2 trillion.
11 days ago

9th Circuit rules Trump admin. can send National Guard to Portland, reversing block

A 9th Circuit ruling allows the Trump administration to deploy the Oregon National Guard to Portland amid ongoing tensions.
11 days ago

Hackers backed by China blamed for cyberattack on Seattle tech company

Seattle tech firm hit by a sophisticated cyberattack; new details emerge about the attackers and their methods.
15 days ago

WA’s top National Guard commander caught between Trump and Ferguson

Washington's top National Guard commander navigates conflicting demands from two superiors in a complex leadership scenario.
16 days ago

Expect delays on Ship Canal Bridge this week

Drivers on I-5 should anticipate delays while crossing the Ship Canal Bridge due to ongoing construction activities.
17 days ago

From downing Cheetos to growing out beards: KIRO Newsradio’s wild Mariners superstitions

Explore unique Mariners superstitions as fans rally for the team’s World Series dreams against the Blue Jays.
18 days ago

Judge revises Shawn Kemp sentence, adds one day jail time for Tacoma Mall shooting

A judge on Friday revised the sentence for former Seattle SuperSonics star Shawn Kemp, adding one day of confinement — with credit for time served — in connection with a 2023 shooting outside Tacoma Mall.
1 month ago

House minority leader visits Bellevue, blasts ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries in Bellevue warns of health care cuts under Trump's proposed legislation.
2 months ago

Person stabbed while riding King County bus

A person was stabbed on a King County bus Sunday evening.
2 months ago

‘We can’t compete with that’: Tacoma PD offering signing bonus as staffing crisis continues at sheriff’s office

Staffing levels at the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office are increasingly at risk as Tacoma PD offers a lucrative incentive to attract deputies.
2 months ago

Homeland Security calls out Seattle mayor for defending ‘criminal illegal alien’ taken into custody

A veteran, married to a congressional candidate, was detained by ICE in Washington.
2 months ago

Pentagon halts Microsoft program that used Chinese nationals on defense work

The Pentagon raises concerns over Microsoft’s involvement of Chinese nationals in defense work.
2 months ago

Seattle pastor urges ‘sensible legislation’ following Minneapolis shooting

A Seattle pastor urges new legislation in response to the Minneapolis school shooting, advocating for safety in schools and communities.
2 months ago

SR 167 death highlights dangerous trend along Puyallup River

A man’s death raises concerns over safety along SR 167 near the Puyallup River.
2 months ago

Washington rep. questions Zelenskyy exclusion from US-Russia summit

Debate sparked over Zelenskyy's exclusion from crucial talks between Trump and Putin in US-Russia summit.
3 months ago

Homicide suspect killed, officer injured in Yakima shooting

A man died and an officer was injured after a shooting in Yakima Saturday.
3 months ago

People will vote on Tacoma’s ‘Workers’ Bill of Rights’ — just a matter of when

Tacoma’s City Council will hold a special meeting Friday morning to decide whether to adopt or send to voters a proposed “Workers' Bill of Rights.”
3 months ago

‘One of my all time favorite people’: Apollo 13 flight director remembers James Lovell

Apollo 13 mission leader James Lovell died at 97.
3 months ago

Seattle still faces $150 million budget shortfall

Seattle is facing a $150 million budget shortfall even after deciding to tax large corporations more.
3 months ago

It’s primary election day — here’s what you need to know

Primary election results will be released on August 5.
3 months ago