‘It is shameful’: Councilmember Saka criticizes Seattle’s response to drug activity, stolen goods markets in CID
Rob Saka demands increased police patrols and social worker outreach in Seattle's Chinatown amid rising drug activity and theft.14 hours ago
‘You can’t do that’: Gee and Ursula call out Seattle police access to restricted traffic cameras
SPD was given access to internal camera feeds not available to the public, even though SDOT policy bars their use for criminal or civil enforcement.18 hours ago
‘Some of these programs go way too far’: Ursula weighs in on white Seattle worker’s revived workplace lawsuit
A court revived a white ex-Seattle worker's lawsuit over the city's anti-racism program. Gee and Ursula said some training helps, but some goes too far.1 day ago
The Clear Path Project: Volunteers clear clutter for free for overwhelmed Whidbey Island residents
The Clear Path Project is a free home organization and deep-cleaning service on Whidbey Island that eliminates overwhelming clutter.3 days ago
‘The forgotten neighborhood’: Ursula asks if Seattle cares enough to fix crime in the Chinatown International District
Foot traffic in Seattle's Chinatown International District is up 12%, but businesses say public safety is holding them back. Ursula asks if anyone is watching.3 days ago
Gee calls Wilson’s hiring process for city’s next chief ‘performative’: ‘You didn’t need that collective voice when letting a chief go’
The City of Seattle hosted the first of three public sessions where candidates for the next chief of police have a chance to respond to community feedback.4 days ago
‘Something has to give’: Gee, Ursula call out WA’s 14,000-case DUI backlog letting cases expire before charges are filed
Washington's toxicology labs are behind on 14,000 cases, and some DUIs are expiring before charges are filed. Gee and Ursula call it a public safety problem.4 days ago
‘Get rid of the damn thing’: Gee blasts WA’s carbon program for costing too much, delivering too little
Washington's carbon program faces backlash for high costs and low impact as it moves toward merging with California and Quebec.5 days ago
‘We’re chasing our tail’: KIRO hosts warn Seattle’s 911 response times reveal a problem no new chief can fix alone
Seattle's police response times raise concerns with KIRO hosts as they warn no chief can solve this issue alone.6 days ago
‘Change is right here’: Gee insists Starbucks closures, Arnie’s shutdown prove a restaurant crisis has arrived
Starbucks' decision to close 250 stores signals what Gee Scott views a growing crisis in the restaurant industry, affecting many across North America.7 days ago
‘Value meals don’t feel like a great value’: Ursula wants lower prices as McDonald’s unveils new menu, AI drive-thru
McDonald's is betting $8.5 billion over the next decade to overhaul its restaurants worldwide.8 days ago
‘Your property, your tree’: Gee, Ursula debate property rights after Lakewood saves 900-year-old oak tree from parking lot
A 900-year-old oak saved in Lakewood and new tree rules in Edmonds sparked a debate. Gee says your property, your tree. Ursula says it's not that simple.8 days ago
‘America doesn’t necessarily do it best’: What visiting Starbucks in 74 countries taught one man about the world
Discover lessons about culture and community from visiting Starbucks in 74 countries, challenging America's coffee supremacy.9 days ago
‘Still not dealing with the root problem’: Gee argues Seattle’s RV ban cleans up the block but not the crisis
Gee critiques Seattle's RV ban, highlighting the need for true solutions beyond surface-level cleanups.9 days ago
‘The mayor’s office is allergic to the truth’: Gee fires back after SPD report points directly at Wilson over Bite of Seattle delay
Nearly two months of finger-pointing over the Bite of Seattle shooting news conference delay ended Tuesday with a simple answer.10 days ago
‘We cannot deal with the level of crime’: Ursula suggest $1.7M grocery plan reveals what Seattle can’t fix
Seattle will put $1.7 million into grocery store security and food access. Ursula says the funding is welcome but doesn't address the poverty behind the theft.10 days ago
‘Just give everyone the discount’: KIRO hosts back Seattle’s push to ban personalized grocery pricing
Seattle could become the first U.S. city to ban grocery surveillance pricing. Gee, Ursula and Angela say the ban is overdue and reject the industry's pushback.11 days ago
‘It doesn’t make sense to build here’: KIRO hosts dig into Seattle’s broken affordable housing pipeline
Seattle has about 30 housing projects stuck in the pipeline, and Angela said the numbers explain why builders are walking away from the city.11 days ago
‘Some people don’t care’: Gee, Ursula debate whether labor violation signs will actually change where people eat
King County restaurants with unresolved labor violations may soon have to post warning signs. Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin say it's long overdue.11 days ago
Former King County sheriff says ‘we can’t arrest our way out’ of Seattle’s gun violence crisis
Nearly two months after a mass shooting at the Bite of Seattle food festival killed three people, at least one suspect is still at large.13 days ago
‘You have to really do something for SPD to engage’: Gee chooses nuance over outrage after man dies in Seattle police custody
A man died in police custody Saturday evening in Seattle's Georgetown neighborhood, and the King County Independent Force Investigation Team has taken over the case. On "The Gee and Ursula Show" on KIRO Newsradio, Gee Scott took on the story with a level of nuance he acknowledged may get the clicks but was the responsible way to talk about it.13 days ago
‘The system is rigged’: Gee not surprised by 60 Minutes exposé on Trump’s booming pardon broker industry
A new 60 Minutes investigation into the booming pardon broker industry around President Trump laid bare what KIRO host Gee Scott already knew.13 days ago
‘We were blindsided’: Spooner Berry Farms owner says Olympia gave her two weeks to move a 43-year berry stand
After more than four decades selling berries on Yelm Highway in Olympia, Spooner Berry Farms owner Sue Spooner said the city told her to get out.14 days ago
