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Uber...
John Curley and Shari Elliker

John & Shari: Seattle Uber riders rated second-worst among US cities

According to a new rating, the worst Uber riders are in New York City, Seattle, D.C., and Boston. But there are a few ways you can improve your score.
2 years ago
Baywatch...
John Curley and Shari Elliker

John Curley was once a ‘very pale’ extra on ‘Baywatch’

KIRO Newsradio host Shari Elliker doubted that John Curley was really on "Baywatch," so he called in a friend who could backup his story.
2 years ago
skates, skating...
John Curley and Shari Elliker

John Curley’s old roommate confirms his skating story is ‘100% true’

To fact check a skating story John told, the show calls up John's old roommate and long-time friend Mark Fortgang for the truth.
2 years ago
Climate Pledge Arena, Kraken prices...
John Curley and Shari Elliker

John & Shari: Seattle Kraken hears you — lower prices are coming soon

In a recent interview, the Seattle Kraken CEO indicated there could be lower prices coming soon for items at Climate Pledge Arena -- including beer. 
2 years ago
Image: A traffic camera in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood....
John Curley and Shari Elliker

John & Shari: Perhaps red light cameras are more trouble than good

Part of the U.S. infrastructure deal will include spending for traffic cameras. But do these cameras actually make the roads safer?
2 years ago
downtown Seattle...
John Curley and Shari Elliker

Prediction for Seattle from John & Shari listener one year ago comes true

Almost a year ago, a KIRO Newsradio listener who had previously been homeless made a prediction about the future of Seattle.
2 years ago
light rail, Sound Transit...
John Curley and Shari Elliker

John & Shari: Sound Transit needs a change at the fare box to survive

Sound Transit is in trouble financially. John Curley and Shari Elliker speak with KIRO Newsradio traffic reporter Chris Sullivan about why.
2 years ago
home buyers...
John Curley and Shari Elliker

John & Shari: ‘No good news’ for hopeful home buyers in Seattle

Prospective home buyers in the greater Seattle area have paid up to half a million over asking price in some cases as inventory remains an issue.
2 years ago
learning...
John Curley and Shari Elliker

John & Shari: Bill to reduce in-person learning hours should go ‘down in flames’

A proposed bill would limit the hours of in-person learning required in Washington by 20% for K-12 students. John Curley is not a fan.
2 years ago
car sale...
John Curley and Shari Elliker

Who else but John Curley would buy a car without seeing it?

John Curley recently bought a car, but didn't want to know what is was, didn't want to see it, and didn't want to know how much it costs. 
2 years ago
songs, composer...
John Curley and Shari Elliker

Two songs (one beautiful, one annoying) by Jacob Ryan Smith

Just a few weeks ago, Jacob Ryan Smith, an extremely talented composer and lyricist, got a call from John Curley. The rest is radio history.
2 years ago
children, substitute teachers...
John Curley and Shari Elliker

How should Washington parents handle being asked to step in as substitute teachers?

KIRO Radio host John Curley provides some insight into how he'd handle the recent need for substitute teachers in Washington.
2 years ago
truckers, kindness...
John Curley

‘The contagiousness of kindness’ is real, says John Curley

John Curley was inspired by someone else's act of kindness and decided to take 15 burritos to the truck drivers who are stuck while I-90 is closed.
2 years ago
Republicans, redistricting...
John Curley and Shari Elliker

Rep. Walsh says limiting emergency powers is among key issues for legislative session

State Rep. Jim Walsh (R-Aberdeen) joined the John Curley & Shari Elliker Show to provide an update on the legislative session that started Monday.
2 years ago
John Curley (and his dogs) trek through the snow to get to the outhouse....
John Curley and Shari Elliker

John Curley describes his trek to the outhouse in 4 feet of snow

KIRO Radio host John Curley says there has been about 4 feet of snow at his cabin, which means it's a journey to get to his outhouse.
2 years ago
seattle city council, 10 minutes election city council election cycle...
John Curley and Shari Elliker

John & Shari support 10-minute limit for Seattle councilmember speeches

The new rule for Seattle City Councilmembers is that they're not allowed to talk about anything for longer than 10 minutes.
2 years ago
porch pirates...
John Curley and Shari Elliker

John & Shari: Porch pirates risk a lot for unknown packages

It's the holiday season, people are expecting packages, and that means the porch pirates are back. But these thieves don't even know what they're stealing.
2 years ago
John Curley in his new hat....
John Curley and Shari Elliker

John Curley has a whole personality building up around his new hat

KIRO Radio host John Curley got a new hat in Cle Elum that he says he's building his whole personality around now.
2 years ago
Aurora, motel...
John Curley and Shari Elliker

Squatters kicked out of abandoned Seattle motel on Aurora Avenue North

Squatters at the Hillside Motel on Aurora Ave North in Seattle were told they would have to leave. On Monday, sheriff's deputies cleared the property.
2 years ago
snow plow...
John Curley and Shari Elliker

Washington Policy Center wants to know how many snow plow drivers are available

Mariya Frost with the Washington Policy Center explains what she's asking of the state department of transportation as winter conditions impact roads.
2 years ago
Seattle homeless Ballard Commons park...
John Curley and Shari Elliker

John & Shari: After clearing Ballard Commons, the hope is tents ‘won’t come back’

The homeless encampment and tents at Ballard Commons Park have been cleared as of this week, but will people come back or move somewhere else nearby?
2 years ago
sports...
John Curley and Shari Elliker

John & Shari: Home experience ‘challenges’ cost to see Seattle sports live

Ticket prices to see live professional sports in Seattle are getting higher, becoming unaffordable for a lot of people and families. Is it worth it?
2 years ago
pike place...
John Curley and Shari Elliker

Curley: Removing cars from Pike Place Market a step toward car-less Seattle

John Curley and Shari Elliker weigh in on the recent push to take cars out of Pike Place Market in Seattle and "pedestrian-ize" the area.
2 years ago
John Curley death...
John Curley and Shari Elliker

With farewell to Tom Tangney, KIRO Radio introduces new afternoon program

KIRO Radio's John Curley and Shari Show begins Dec. 2, airing weekdays 3-7 p.m.
2 years ago
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