‘I don’t think any of us will ever be ready’: Gee admits he still doesn’t have a go bag as deadly wildfire rages in eastern WA
As the deadly Chelan Hills fire continues to burn in eastern Washington, KIRO hosts Gee and Ursula urged listeners to prepare for wildfire season.4 months ago
‘If you have enough money, you can get out of it’: Gee questions whether former Wenatchee CEO who embezzled $24M will face real time
Patrick Bucknum, a former CEO of a healthcare clinic in Wenatchee, pleaded guilty to an embezzlement scheme.4 months ago
KIRO host stunned at grade of fireworks average person can buy in WA as injuries at Harborview up 65%
Firework-related injuries at Harborview Medical Center jumped 65% compared to last year, with 86 people treated over the holiday.4 months ago
‘I was fuming all weekend’: Ursula gets her first traffic ticket in 30 years
Discover Ursula's reaction to WA's new $125 work zone traffic ticket as fines replace warnings, effective July 1.4 months ago
‘Actually a very good thing’: KIRO host says Seattle’s slowed population growth gives leaders time to tackle housing
Seattle's population growth has slowed significantly.4 months ago
‘Just don’t mess it up’: Gee weighs in on whether Seattle’s looser public drinking laws should stay
Seattle is testing lenient rules around public drinking, but what started as a limited-time allowance actually could extend well beyond its expiration date.4 months ago
‘You’re so full of it’: Gee blasts Seattle’s ‘performative’ homelessness politics as city loses nearly 700 shelter beds
Seattle's homelessness policies fall short, with nearly 700 shelter beds cut, revealing a need for more effective solutions.4 months ago
‘If you make a mistake, it’s OK’: Gee Scott regrets missing his son’s wedding, but says he’s moving forward
Discover Gee Scott's journey of moving forward after missing his son's wedding for the World Cup in Seattle.4 months ago
‘If they start moving entire companies, panic’: Hosts debate WA’s millionaire tax, wealth exodus
Hosts discuss the implications of WA's millionaire tax and its impact on the wealth exodus of major businesses and leaders.4 months ago
‘Potentially refreshing’: KIRO hosts surprised by Seattle’s pledge to look beyond taxes in economic revival
Discover Seattle's approach to economic revival, focusing on strategies beyond taxes with insights from Beto Yarce.4 months ago
‘Everyone I know is struggling with this’: Seattle bar owner breaks down why running a restaurant keeps getting harder
Explore why Seattle's restaurant scene is increasingly challenging amidst employee strikes and demands for fair wages.4 months ago
‘We have to do something different’: Former Seattle council president says city should learn from Vancouver, BC on housing
Former Seattle City Council president Sara Nelson said Seattle needs to look at the barriers inhibiting the city from building more housing.4 months ago
‘It’s no longer a bike’: KIRO hosts weigh e-bike risks after Kirkland child critically injured
Kirkland's recent e-bike injury raises concerns about safety laws and regulations for e-bikes and scooters in Washington.4 months ago
‘You can take the flag off the pole, but you can’t get rid of your neighbor’: Gee responds to WA cities pulling Pride flags
The Oak Harbor City Council voted down a proposal to fly Pride flags on city flagpoles for the second year in a row, with council members arguing the city should remain neutral.4 months ago
‘I didn’t get caught’: Gee says he can’t be a hypocrite on WA ruling that two DUIs can get gun rights taken away
The Washington Supreme Court voted 5-4 to uphold a law allowing gun rights to be suspended after a second DUI within seven years.5 months ago
‘Protect the kids’: KIRO hosts spar on Denny Blaine Park nudity as judge to decide its future
King County Superior Court Judge Samuel Chung will decide the future of Seattle's hotly debated nude beach, Denny Blaine Park.5 months ago
Personal issue or legitimate gripe? KIRO hosts debate Bellevue light rail noise complaint
A group of Bellevue residents claimed that the new Sound Transit 2 Line crossing the lake is violating local noise ordinances and keeping neighbors up at night.5 months ago
‘That makes MLB the villain in all this’: KIRO hosts push back on Everett’s eminent domain bid for Aqua Sox stadium
Everett is moving toward seizing downtown properties through eminent domain for a proposed Aqua Sox stadium.5 months ago
Seattle’s airport will hit its limit by 2032 — Seattle Port Commissioner shares his bold solution
"For context, SEA was built for 30 million passengers," Cho said. "Last year, we did 53.4 [million]. So at a certain point, SEA will break."5 months ago
‘Less officers are leaving, more officers are coming in’: SPD on track to reach 1,250 officers by end of 2026
As the city prepares itself to host six 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, the SPD is retaining its staff better than it has in years.5 months ago
‘Not a lot of really small police departments left’: Thurston County sheriff warns of budget squeeze on local policing
Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders said when it comes to policing, small police departments will be hit the hardest by the budget shortfall.5 months ago
‘This state can’t out-earn a spending problem’: Gee reacts to Ferguson’s office warning to brace for ‘most challenging budget’ yet
The Washington State Office of Financial Management sent out a memo Friday to agency directors warning of "significant budget shortfalls."5 months ago
‘The payoff is going to outmatch the price tag’: Gee says Seattle’s $32M World Cup investment will pay off
Seattle's $32 million investment in the World Cup as a host is set to yield significant returns for the city and its economy.5 months ago
