A convicted child molester challenged a sentencing rule banning "sexually exploitive materials." His lawyers said it was too vague. Six Washington Supreme Court justices agreed and struck it down. @KIROCharlie says ask any parent what "sexually exploitive" means. You'll get an answer in four seconds.

BREAKING: President Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold, saying a waiver is in the U.S. national interest. apnews.com/article/russia-sa…

Last December, @KIROCharlie reported on a boy living in a tent off Aurora with his mom. He didn't know who was listening. A police officer was. Months later, his mom is deep into recovery; the boy turned 10, walked into a classroom for the first time in his life, and last month rode a bus for the first time.

Phoenix permits a home in about six weeks. Seattle takes about eight months. Economists say permitting delays explain up to 43% of the gap between the fastest- and slowest-building cities in the country. Texas auto-approves permits the city doesn't act on in time. @KIROCharlie on why Washington needs a real housing permit shot clock with actual teeth.

Judge Ian Birk is running for the Washington State Supreme Court and is the first candidate in SMN's (@KIROCharlie) interview series to decline to define "property," saying a judge shouldn't preview positions on issues that could come before the court, even when the audience wants an answer.

Friday night, @KIROCharlie moderated a panel on homelessness and addiction put on by We Heart Seattle. Before the discussion started, he asked the room how many had a family member who'd lived through addiction or homelessness. Nearly every hand went up.

Today is a day where we need to focus on facts, not emotions. And the facts are that, 600 years ago, at this very hour, a British explorer named Christopher Columbus disembarked from the Mayflower and discovered the United States of America after having set sale from London

A new survey says 60% of Washington men feel lonely on a regular basis. One in five say they have nobody to turn to, and a quarter haven’t had a real conversation about how they’re feeling in more than six months. Charlie looks into why so many guys are pulling back, how the phone makes it easy to feel connected without risking anything, and what to tell our sons about being a man. If you’re one of the lonely guys, or you’re worried about one, the advice is simple. Reach out. Listen to this and more on Seattle’s Morning News....

Marvel has announced a new spy thriller series ‘ZODIAC’. Releasing in 2028.

A UW student stabbed to death. A woman who needed a skin graft. A 75-year-old who lost sight in one eye. Two men killed with an ax. In every case, the system stepped in after the attack. @KIROCharlie weighs in on Seattle's mental health crisis and why nobody in office ever pays a price on this issue.

OPINION: Everyone charged in these cases is either in custody or in a state hospital. The system finally stepped in. But it stepped in after a 19-year-old was dead, a woman needed a skin graft, and a 75-year-old lost sight in one eye. mynorthwest.com/kiro-opinion…

The records officer at King County's homelessness agency says she spent almost a year locked out of the CEO's emails. The same agency couldn't account for $13 million. @KIROCharlie says shut it down, replace it with an elected body, and give it a sunset clock with measurable outcomes.

Vinod Khosla was asked if he'd commit to keeping the Seahawks in Seattle. First five words: "I will never say never." By Saturday, he was on X saying the team isn't moving. Seattle has heard "never" from owners before. @KIROCharlie's response: sign all three Lumen Field lease options, Mr. Khosla. Lock it in through 2062.