Seattle caves to Amazon and kills a controversial corporate tax just a month after approving it. The money raised was supposed pay for homeless services and more affordable housing. The city has been grappling with a homelessness crisis and some leaders blame Amazon for causing housing prices to skyrocket. But after the Seattle business community and frustrated citizens came out in force, the city repealed the tax. This story dominated local news for months and our KIRO NEWS TEAM and TALK SHOW HOSTS had every angle covered.

<p>Seattle caves to Amazon and kills a controversial corporate tax just a month after approving it. The money raised was supposed pay for homeless services and more affordable housing. The city has been grappling with a homelessness crisis and some leaders blame Amazon for causing housing prices to skyrocket. But after the Seattle business community and frustrated citizens came out in force, the city repealed the tax. This story dominated local news for months and our KIRO NEWS TEAM and TALK SHOW HOSTS had every angle covered.</p>

<p>Highlights from KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM.</p>

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