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Luke Duecy

The Spin: Microsoft outage and how the company used PR to manage a global service disruption

A major Microsoft outage disrupted Outlook, Teams, Copilot, and other Microsoft 365 services for two days.
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John Curley Show

‘She went against everybody that had gotten her in there’: Curley questions Katie Wilson’s Seattle CCTV expansion

John Curley characterized Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson’s decision to expand police surveillance cameras as a break with the supporters who helped elect her.
9 hours ago
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Ursula Reutin

Ask Ursula: I’m 99.9% sure a co-worker stole my Adderall. Should I file a police report?

Dear Ursula, I'm 99.9% sure a co-worker stole my Adderall. Should I file a police report?
11 hours ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘It matters’: Gee and Ursula point to 4-vote WA House race as proof every ballot counts

If you've ever thought your vote doesn't matter, KIRO hosts Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin have an example from East Pierce County.
21 hours ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘We’ll keep bringing the facts, and others can keep bringing the politics’: Reykdal pushes back at Ferguson, won’t rule out governor run

Washington schools Superintendent Chris Reykdal pushed back against Gov. Bob Ferguson’s criticism of student performance and declined to rule out running for the governor’s job himself.
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John Curley Show

‘Collide with the will of the people’: Curley questions Seattle schools’ legal action over transgender eligibility in girls’ sports

John Curley critiques the legal challenge against girls' sports eligibility for transgender athletes in Seattle.
1 day ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘No excuse for what happened’: Ursula condemns failure to protect WA inmate from assault after $150K verdict

Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin highlight the need for accountability in prison assault cases after a former Washington inmate's significant legal victory.
1 day ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Make sure the people that live around it get some love’: Gee and Ursula say WA data centers must pay their way

Washington lawmakers are expected to take up new rules for large data centers next session.
2 days ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘You do it casually, and you’re going to get savaged’: KIRO hosts weigh Ballard’s new local challenger to DoorDash

A new food delivery service started by Ballard restaurant owners aims to cut out the big apps.
2 days ago
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Seattle's Morning News

‘We’re getting worse results than ever’: McKenna backs Ferguson’s criticism of Reykdal as WA school districts prepare to sue

Three WA school districts are prep to sue the state over education funding, prompting former Attorney General Rob McKenna to ask and backs Ferguson on Reykdal.
2 days ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘For the rich and guilty’: Gee and Ursula split on proposal that would make it harder to hold people on cash bail

The Washington State Supreme Court is weighing a proposal that would make it harder for judges to hold people in jail on cash bail before trial.
2 days ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘This could be the start of something’: Gee and Ursula question whether proposed McDonald’s will help Seattle’s Chinatown

A McDonald's could be coming to a struggling corner of Seattle's CID. KIRO host Gee Scott worried it could hurt nearby restaurants.
2 days ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘Why are they so bad at money?’: Jake and Spike react to CHIP accounting error that could cost WA up to $654M

Years of accounting errors involving children’s health insurance could cost Washington hundreds of millions of dollars.
3 days ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘He kind of has to throw Reykdal under the bus’: Jake suspects strategy behind Ferguson cheering superintendent’s exit

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson welcomed state schools Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s decision not to seek a fourth term.
3 days ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘We’re estimating between 10 and 20%’: Seattle attorney suing Alaska, Delta and others says airlines teamed up to inflate fares

A Seattle attorney said airline passengers may be paying 10% to 20% more than they should because major airlines are sharing private fare data.
3 days ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘Blazing fires and broken windows’: Jake wants Seattle’s new cameras pointed at protest vandals after Wilson approves expansion

KIRO host Jake Skorheim welcomed the decision and argued the cameras should help police catch vandals who use protests as cover.
3 days ago
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John Curley Show

‘How much is enough?’: KIRO hosts question WA’s spending as Ferguson celebrates voters keeping millionaires’ tax

Washington voters rejected Initiative 645, keeping the state’s millionaires tax in place. Ferguson said the tax would help bring fiscal stability.
3 days ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘I would completely go for it’: Ursula embraces Tumwater’s offer to trade future raises for a four-day workweek

Tumwater employees opt for 32-hour weeks over raises, starting January. A bold move for work-life balance in the city.
3 days ago
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John Curley Show

‘I think this is a very smart move’: Curley praises Nilu Jenks’ push to make Seattle housing easier to build

Nilu Jenks aims to simplify Seattle housing development through zoning changes and faster permits, boosting the housing supply.
3 days ago
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John Curley Show

‘They aren’t accepting failure as an option’: Seattle chamber CEO contrasts San Francisco’s approach to public disorder

Seattle's chamber CEO urges leaders to learn from San Francisco's approach to public disorder for a stronger community response.
4 days ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Who gets to question whether a girl is a girl?’: Gee and Ursula expect legal fight as Seattle School Board weighs suing over I-638

The Seattle School Board could vote Monday to take legal action against I-638, a ban on transgender girls competing in girls' school sports.
4 days ago
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Manda Factor

Light the World Giving Machines support local charities: Where to find them around Puget Sound

Shoppers can help provide meals, housing support, and medical assistance through Giving Machines making stops across the Puget Sound.
4 days ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘This feels like very bad news’: Jake questions Seattle’s NBA expansion chances after Ferguson’s latest meeting with Adam Silver

Gov. Bob Ferguson's meeting with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver raises concerns about Seattle's chances for a SuperSonics return.
4 days ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘You can’t budget your rent’: Gee challenges budgeting advice as WA tops the nation in estimated grocery spending

Washington residents face high grocery costs, raising questions over traditional budgeting advice. Explore the financial implications.
4 days ago