Seattle is set to host the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at Lumen Field!
Todd Roggenkamp, a police officer for the Mercer Island Police Department (MIPD), was demoted from sergeant to officer in early 2024 after displaying concerning behavior the year before. Now, due to recently uncovered bodycam footage, his demotion is becoming clearer.
The situation stemmed from Roggenkamp, his wife, and a subordinate officer returning to a bar to retrieve a cell phone the wife forgot. He allegedly flashed his badge at the bar to gain special favor, and when he was denied entry, tried to challenge a bar patron and a bartender to a fight. His wife slapped the bar patron and kicked him the groin.
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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick revealed how President Donald Trump's tariff strategy opened up many new opportunities to renegotiate with foreign countries over trade deals, and that the U.S. is now "getting the respect we deserve now."
Many pundits and experts have disagreed with Lutnick's claims, including political scientist Dr. Jason Johnson, an associate professor of politics and journalism at Morgan State.
Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed down on his tariffs on most nations for 90 days but raised the tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%. Gee Scott, co-host of "The Gee and Ursula Show" on KIRO Newsradio, proclaimed his distaste for Trump's actions.
Even though Ryan Mello is close to wrapping up his first 100 days as Pierce County Executive, his goals for the county haven't budged: making Pierce County more eco-friendly, boosting Pierce Transit, and embracing housing growth.
"(We're) building communities that are safe, welcoming and connected," Mello said on "The Gee and Ursula Show" on KIRO Newsradio. "And our early priorities really are about building affordable housing, tackling this homelessness crisis, and making sure that everyone has a great job that they can raise a family on."
"It's a nightmare," Michael Medved, host of "The Michael Medved Show," said on "The Gee and Ursula Show" on KIRO Newsradio. "Of all of the stupid things that Trump has done, and there are a lot of them, this is the top. I mean, look at the markets. It's unbelievable. And this is people's life savings. They depend on it. I think the anxiety that's going around in the country right now, including from many, many Republicans, is very sad and very scary, and I can't think of anything like this, other than wars and terrorist acts."
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