KIRO Newsradio

Name: KIRO Newsradio
Rating: 2.76 (658 reviews)
Author: Bonneville International

By: Bonneville International

KIRO Newsradio is the Northwest’s news leader.

Features & Capabilities

KIRO Newsradio stands as the Northwest’s premier source for local news, offering live streams of breaking news, talk shows, and traffic updates available anytime on your device. Enjoy crystal clear audio quality while staying connected with your favorite Seattle radio station. Beyond live streaming, KIRO Newsradio provides on-demand podcasts so you never miss an episode and can share highlights with friends.

Engage with interactive features allowing listeners to connect with hosts via text, email, and social media. Watch all local KIRO shows live in-studio and receive timely breaking news alerts through push notifications and in-app messaging. Powered by Bonneville Seattle, KIRO Newsradio is part of an integrated media network dedicated to informing and connecting communities across the western U.S.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Bonneville International

Downloads:

139,958 42

Rating:

2.76

(658)

Version:

10.0.14 Last updated: 2025-11-11

Version code:

3000141

Creation date:

2012-12-03

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk

Size:

65.91MB

Email:

fe*****@mynorthwest.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-10

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 182,396 ▲ 1,322

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Bonneville International

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jacobsmedia.KIRO

Email:

fe*****@mynorthwest.com

Website:

http://kiroradio.com

User Reviews

Reviews are mixed. Fans praise KIRO’s content, including popular shows and reliable news/weather coverage, and note it remains a strong listening option on the go. However, multiple users report core reliability and usability issues: mandatory sign-in to listen, frequent streaming drops, crashes/freezes, and long advertisements. Some also express privacy concerns about data collection. A smaller subset feels the app has improved or works fine for them, but the dominant theme centers on reliability and account-related frustrations.

Pros

Valued radio content with popular hosts/shows and reliable news/weather coverage.
KIRO content is accessible and enjoyable for listeners on the go, including traveling or roaming.
Some users feel the app has improved over time and works well for them.

Cons

Forced sign-in/registration to listen to the radio content.
Frequent streaming drops and unstable playback (audio cuts out often).
Crashes, freezes, and playback stopping unexpectedly (including podcasts).
Ads can be long and intrusive, interrupting the listening experience.
Privacy concerns about data collection and sharing through the app.

Recent reviews

Fav radio/streamed station!

So*****, 2026-05-28

Love the app when I abroad

Ph*****, 2026-05-08

in the year 2017 I left a review on this app indicating that it's the only app I know of that keeps playing audio on speaker, after Bluetooth is disconnected.. All other apps pause audio in Bluetooth is disconnected. Now, 9 years later it remains the only app I know of that continues playing audio when Bluetooth is disconnected.