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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.11 hours 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 day 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.2 days 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.3 days 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.4 days 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.8 days 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.9 days 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.9 days 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.10 days 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.11 days 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.14 days 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.15 days 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.16 days 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.17 days 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.18 days ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Move over Bruce and Katie — Cal Raleigh has my vote for Seattle mayor
Sorry, Bruce. Sorry, Katie. I know you’re the actual candidates for mayor of Seattle. But I am officially endorsing Cal Raleigh for the mayor of Seattle.18 days ago
Jason Sutich
‘I couldn’t sleep’: Rick Rizzs is sleepless in Seattle ahead of Mariners pivotal Game 5
Longtime Mariners broadcaster Rick Rizzs joined "Seattle's Morning News" ahead of Game 5 to detail the gravity of tonight's matchup v. the Detroit Tigers.21 days ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: When I heard the capitol was vandalized, my first thought was political. That’s the problem.
My brain immediately went to politics when I heard the capitol building was vandalized. Let me be clear, it's all beyond the pale. Violence is violence. Wrong is wrong.23 days ago
Seattle's Morning News
AG Brown: WA has spent past year preparing for ‘unlawful’ National Guard deployment
Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown said the state has been preparing for the National Guard for a year.24 days ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Leesa Manion’s fury exposes a broken system in King County’s justice system
King County Prosecutor Leesa Manion explicitly said she's not calling for cuts to public defense. She just wants parity.24 days ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Economist says Washington is already in a recession
Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics, believes that 22 states are already in recession. Not heading toward one. Not at risk of one. Already there.25 days ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: The plastic bag ban has backfired in Washington, study finds
Washington's plastic bag ban is making things worse. The state's own study says we should drop it.30 days ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: Portland protesters’ practices are alienating their own allies
Let's also stop pretending the small subset of violent protesters out there in Portland night after night are somehow the good guys. They're not.1 month ago
