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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#26067

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#4834

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#46

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Fentanyl seized was enough to 'kill more than 46,000 people'

5 days ago | mynorthwest.com | Frank Sumrall

Eleven Idaho defendants were convicted on federal drug trafficking charges, Acting U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott confirmed, after a large-scale investigation was conducted by the Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF). Before any convictions could be made, detectives with the Idaho State Police Department investigated Austin Lee all the way back in early 2023.
New state-of-the-art pickleball facility arrives in Lynnwood

5 days ago | mynorthwest.com | Frank Sumrall

An elaborate indoor pickleball facility is coming to Lynnwood as the burgeoning sport continues to expand its reach within the state in which the sport was founded. Pickleball Kingdom will inhabit a 40,000 square foot facility, replacing a now-shuttered Bed Bath and Beyond located at 3115 196th Street SW. The facility will have 12 courts, a pro store, locker rooms, showers, an upstairs mezzanine, private rooms for events and parties, and a dink wall—a virtual screen used for practicing swings.
Hands Off! rally against Trump to be held Saturday

5 days ago | mynorthwest.com | Frank Sumrall

Activists protesting the Trump administration and its policies and cuts are preparing for a rally this Saturday at the Shoreline-Edmonds border. From 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m., a Hands Off! rally will take place at the intersection of Highway 99/Aurora Avenue North and North 205th Street.
Coast Guard discovers body on shore in Clallam County

6 days ago | mynorthwest.com | Frank Sumrall

The 15-foot boat the three missing passengers sailed in before it capsized. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard) (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard) Share MyNorthwest Content Editor A body was discovered after washing up on the shore between Neah Bay and Sekiu in Clallam County. The Coast Guard believes the body is one of the three boaters who went missing on April 16. Three boaters—two men and a woman—set sail from Makah Marina between 7 and 8 a.m. on April 16.
Auburn wrestling coach arrested after 'sexting' student

6 days ago | mynorthwest.com | Frank Sumrall

Exterior of Olympic Middle School. (Photo courtesy of the Auburn School District) (Photo courtesy of the Auburn School District) Share MyNorthwest Content Editor An Auburn middle school coach has been charged with multiple sex crimes after allegedly messaging a teenage student in a sexual manner while he was her coach, including convincing her to send him nude images and videos of herself.
WA Senate passes 50% liquor fee hike by one vote

6 days ago | mynorthwest.com | Matt Markovich

A bill that includes a whopping 50% hike on more than 40 liquor-related fees in Washington has earned the dubious honor of being the closest floor vote of the 2025 legislative session so far. Second Substitute Senate Bill 5786 squeaked through the Senate on Thursday by the slimmest of margins—25 to 24—with five Democratic senators crossing party lines to join all Republicans in voting against it. So, what does this bill actually do?
Ferguson rebukes $12B tax proposal from WA lawmakers

6 days ago | mynorthwest.com | Matt Markovich

A new $12 billion tax proposal from Washington state lawmakers is raising eyebrows—not from Republicans or business groups this time, but from the state’s own Democratic governor. Washington Governor Bob Ferguson, normally a champion for progressive reforms, didn’t mince words Thursday when reacting to the proposed tax package from House and Senate leaders.
New store now open

6 days ago | mynorthwest.com | Frank Sumrall

Sound Transit announced the opening of an all-new digital storefront full of Sound Transit-themed merchandise. Transit fans can visit soundtransitshop.com to explore the debut collection of the public transit-branded merchandise. Sound Transit joins LA Metro, BART, MTA, and a few other major transit systems as one of the first to implement a merchandise store. “ST Shop is an online-only operation, with orders fulfilled as they are received,” Sound Transit stated.
State senator wants to kill WA's sanctuary state policy

6 days ago | mynorthwest.com | Frank Sumrall

Citing a recent horrific crime that involved the kidnapping and torture of a 58-year-old woman in King County, State Senator Phil Fortunato (R-Auburn) wants to end Washington’s sanctuary state policy. “This tragedy is just the latest example of why I’ve been fighting to repeal our sanctuary laws,” Fortunato said.
WA Supreme Court halts Spokane's homeless camp crackdown

1 week ago | mynorthwest.com | Matt Markovich

In a high-stakes battle over homelessness policy, the Washington Supreme Court, in a 6-2 decision, ruled Thursday that Spokane voters cannot use the ballot box to rewrite the city’s rules on homeless encampments. The court said Initiative 2023-4—a proposal to expand the city’s ability to criminalize camping in public places—wasn’t a case of “the people making laws,” but rather, the people trying to play city manager. And that, the court said, was an overstep. What is the controversy?