State lawmaker: Lowering BAC limit for DUIs a needed fix after deadly year on roads
Should Washington lower the threshold for issuing DUIs? State Sen. John Lovick believes it's time, following a deadly year on the state's roads.5 years ago
As city grapples with public safety crisis, Seattle mayor targets ‘sustainable change’
The path toward what Mayor Harrell calls "one Seattle" has been slow going, but it's also a goal he says will take time to fully realize.5 years ago
Vancouver pastor organizes thousands of dollars in aid to Ukraine
As Russia's invasion of Ukraine has continued, the Ukrainian community in the Pacific Northwest has rallied to send aid to their home country.5 years ago
‘Ukraine is on its own’ right now as Russia invades, says retired general
Since Ukraine is not a member of NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, retired General Barry McCaffrey says "NATO will not fight for Ukraine."5 years ago
Economist: Ukraine crisis could affect everything from food prices to interest rates
As Russian forces have moved into Ukraine, the downstream effects could be felt across the globe, as well as in Washington state.5 years ago
Gee & Ursula: Are young people missing something if they never work in an office?
Kids growing up today will likely have a work experience that none of us could have dreamed up. Are they losing out if they never work in an office?5 years ago
Tacoma nurse says it’s hard to provide level of care ‘patients deserve’ with low staffing
After continued challenges in hospitals across the state, nurses are now calling on the Legislature to step in and mandate staffing levels.5 years ago
Gee & Ursula: Props to the Kraken for listening to fans on food prices
Sporting events can be expensive, but the Seattle Kraken are at least trying to help by offering a few "value items" at Climate Pledge Arena.5 years ago
Gee & Ursula: Delivery drivers ‘have to do better’ in demand for minimum wage
The Seattle City Council passed a minimum wage law for rideshare drivers last year. Now, there is a push to do the same for app-based delivery drivers.5 years ago
Gee & Ursula: Celebrating Valentine’s Day as a long-time married couple
It's Feb. 14, which means it's Valentine's Day. KIRO Newsradio's Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show shared their plans for the day on air.5 years ago
Pierce County proposes deputy retention bonuses amid crime wave, biased policing concerns
Pierce County executive calls for $10,000 deputy retention bonuses and passage of a slate of bills that dial back police reform passed in 2021.5 years ago
Local trade group: Ban on credit scores for insurance premiums ‘dumbs down’ the process
A local trade group advocates for credit scores in factoring insurance premiums as consumer positive, following a recent insurance ruling.5 years ago
Gee & Ursula: How do we define generosity?
Melinda French Gates says the real measure of generosity is set by people who give even when it means going without. Do you agree?5 years ago
Bellingham turns to ‘downtown ambassadors’ to fill gaps from police staffing shortage
Should cities like Seattle and Tacoma follow Bellingham's lead on hiring downtown ambassadors to supplement police officers?5 years ago
Virologist explains the science of immune protection against ‘stealth omicron’
A virologist explains why vaccines will continue to be important for COVID management as cases level off and the pandemic reaches an endemic state.5 years ago
Gee & Ursula: Are Seattle drivers too slow, or is everyone else too fast?
A new study shows that Seattle drivers are slower than Portland drivers, but Gee & Ursula argue it just means this region has safer drivers.5 years ago
Reykdal: ‘Really unfair’ to judge Washington students based on recent dip in test scores
Washington Superintendent Chris Reykdal says the recently released data on student test scores lacks some much-needed context.5 years ago
Gee & Ursula: Truck drivers deserve to use the restroom at businesses where they deliver
Lawmakers in Olympia are now considering a bill that would expand restroom access for truck drivers and delivery drivers.5 years ago
Psychedelics could be ‘mental health fix we’ve been looking for,’ says state lawmaker
State Sen. Jesse Salomon is proposing a new bill to allow for the use of psychedelics in mental health treatment in Washington.5 years ago
Gee & Ursula: Is it time for an income tax in Washington state?
Is it time for an income tax in Washington state? The Gee and Ursula Show team wants to dig into a few more details on this proposal before supporting it.5 years ago
Gee & Ursula: Data shows pandemic has impacted learning for Washington students
Test scores in Washington have dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic, with just 30% of students in grades 4-11 meeting standards in math.5 years ago
Gee & Ursula: No winners in battle over limiting free speech in Washington
Proposals that seek to limit aspects of free speech are coming from both sides of the aisle during the current legislative session in Washington state.5 years ago
