KIRO-FM (Seattle, WA)

KIRO-FM (97.3 MHz) is a commercial radio station based in Tacoma, Washington, and caters to the Seattle-Tacoma radio audience. It features a news and talk radio format and is owned by Bonneville International, which operates as a for-profit division of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon Church). The station's studios and offices are situated on Eastlake Avenue East in Seattle's Eastlake neighborhood.

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#24427

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#4891

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#48

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Washington's toll expansion is hitting overdrive

1 day ago | mynorthwest.com | Chris Sullivan

Washington’s toll system is undergoing a major transformation over the next few years, and Sully is here to take you through some of the changes. You’ve seen the new toll signs going up on I-5 in SeaTac, along SR 167, and soon over I-405 between Bellevue and Renton. The state is streamlining the system and making it uniform, especially when it comes to express toll lanes. It’s expected that the expansion of the 405 express toll lanes will go active next year.
Low tides to arrive this week in Puget Sound

2 days ago | mynorthwest.com | Julia Dallas

Beachgoers comb the shore during Puget Sound low tides. (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7) (Photo courtesy of KIRO 7) Share MyNorthwest Content Editor This week will be great for beachcombing, as low tides are expected to return to the Puget Sound. The last tides that low were seen in late May in Elliott Bay, according to The Seattle Times. This week’s tides will be the lowest this summer in Seattle.
King County sues Issaquah homeowners over tree cutting

3 days ago | mynorthwest.com | Julia Dallas

Hiking on West Tiger Mountain in King County near Issaquah. (Photo: @brewbooks via Flickr Creative Commons) (Photo: @brewbooks via Flickr Creative Commons) Share MyNorthwest Content Editor King County is suing multiple homeowners in Issaquah. The homeowners allegedly cut down more than 140 trees for a better view of West Tiger Mountain, KING 5 reported Monday.
Mexican citizen living in Kent sentenced to prison, says he was forced into drug ring

3 days ago | mynorthwest.com | Julia Dallas

Puyallup Police investigated a case of a Mexican citizen who is now sentenced to prison. (Photo courtesy of the city of Puyallup) (Photo courtesy of the city of Puyallup) Share MyNorthwest Content Editor A Mexican citizen who was living in Kent was sentenced to prison Monday for his role in a drug ring, according to a from the U.S Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington.
Bird, Rapinoe suddenly acknowledge gender differences

3 days ago | mynorthwest.com | Jason Rantz

FIFA is studying the potential link between a women’s menstrual cycle and susceptibility to ACL tears. The research is being celebrated by the woke Radical Left who, up until this news story, couldn’t define a woman. Suddenly they’re recognizing the differences between men and women? For years, the prevailing left-wing narrative has dismissed the significance of biological sex differences in athletic competition.
Vantage Bridge I-90 lane closures return 24/7 after July 4

3 days ago | mynorthwest.com | Chris Sullivan

Traveling eastbound on I-90 across the Vantage Bridge. (Photo: Chris Sullivan, KIRO Newsradio) (Photo: Chris Sullivan, KIRO Newsradio) Share KIRO Newsradio traffic reporter You’ve got two more weekends of smooth traveling on eastbound I-90 across the Vantage Bridge, but after the 4th of July, the 24/7 lane restrictions return. This is the second year of work on the 60-year-old Vantage Bridge over the Columbia River.
Hill Harper blasts WA's support for small businesses

3 days ago | mynorthwest.com | Gee Scott

Hill Harper—local cafe owner, actor known for his work in “CSI: NY” and “The Good Doctor,” and former U.S. Senate candidate in Michigan—is speaking out about the challenges of owning a small business in King County. “Everyone I’ve met in the Seattle area, fantastic people, some of the best people. But the way the system is set up for small businesses, I’ve learned quite quickly it’s not a great system,” he shared on “The Gee and Ursula Show” Monday.
KIRO hosts skeptical of U.S. entering conflict with Iran

4 days ago | mynorthwest.com | Julia Dallas

Iran launched a missile attack at a U.S. military base in Qatar Monday in retaliation for the American bombing of the country’s nuclear sites, The Associated Press (AP) reported. Iran said the attack on Qatar matched the number of bombs dropped by the U.S. Iran also said it targeted the base because it was away from more populated areas, the media outlet stated.
My cute dog's reaction to pro-Iran protesters in Seattle

4 days ago | mynorthwest.com | Jason Rantz

My dog snapped at nearly a half-dozen anti-American, pro-Iran activists at a Seattle rally, and I can’t say I blame him. He can spot a threat a mile away. It was Sunday, a day usually reserved for a bit of relaxation before a week of radio and television broadcasts, with a few peaceful, long walks with D’Artagnan, my two-year-old Malinois mix. But in Seattle, even my dog can’t escape the lunacy that spills out onto our streets.
Seattle mayor's silence as homeless terrorize Belltown

5 days ago | mynorthwest.com | Jason Rantz

As Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell continues to shuffle homeless addicts from one neighborhood to the next to mask the depth of the crisis, one area is under siege. In Belltown, workers and residents are being assaulted, forced to clean up human waste, and some businesses now keep their doors locked during business hours—for safety.