Virologist says it’s ‘not abusive or cruel’ for kids to wear masks at school
The main COVID concern in regards to fall for a virologist and frequent guest of KIRO Radio's Gee and Ursula Show is the upcoming return to school.5 years ago
Gold Star father offers insight into a veteran’s mental health
Former US Marine Mike Washington lends insight into his own mental health struggles to benefit fellow veterans.5 years ago
Virologist: Despite booster suggestion, COVID vaccines are ‘still working’
Virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen weighs in on the new recommendation that people will need a COVID booster shot eight months after their second dose.5 years ago
Superintendent says protocols make Washington classrooms some of the ‘safest in the country’
We are just two weeks away from kids heading back to classrooms in Washington state, but will schools be able to keep the doors open?5 years ago
Washington hospitals CEO: Texas, Florida COVID response ‘putting us all in jeopardy’
Local health leaders are expressing concerns over the downstream effects of states like Texas not properly managing their pandemic responses.5 years ago
Virologist: How can we win over unvaccinated Washingtonians?
A virologist says she's concerned about the Americans who remain unvaccinated, and explains why vaccines and masks work even if they're not 100% perfect.5 years ago
Gee & Ursula: Is it time to ‘live with the consequences’ of being unvaccinated?
Gee and Ursula wonder what happens next for those who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19, especially if they work for the state or in health care.5 years ago
Seattle City Attorney candidate Ann Davison: ‘Society is screaming at us’
Seattle City Attorney candidate Ann Davison speaks on her vision for the office, and vows to protect public spaces and increase prosecution if elected.5 years ago
WA Secretary of State encourages ‘ride along’ with local election officials
Washington's Secretary of State says community members with concerns about election fraud are welcome to view and participate in the processing of ballots.5 years ago
‘Legitimate issues that need to be addressed’ in new state policing laws
Monica Alexander, the executive director of the state Criminal Justice Training Commission, speaks about the new policing laws in Washington.5 years ago
Vaccines don’t stop delta variant transmission, virologist warns
Virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen explains new CDC findings that indicates even those who are vaccinated are at risk of transmission of the delta variant.5 years ago
‘People are coming back,’ but downtown Seattle needs leadership
With businesses finally beginning to reopen, the DSA's Jon Scholes is highlighting how downtown Seattle has taken the first steps on its road to recovery.5 years ago
Want schools to stay open? WA Superintendent says ‘get vaccinated’
State Superintendent Chris Reykdal says schools in Washington are preparing to open this fall with in-person learning, five days a week.5 years ago
SPD Chief Diaz: Seattle’s next mayor ‘needs to support the police department’
Amid a string of recent shootings, interim SPD Chief Adrian Diaz lays out the need for cooperating across city government in the months to come.5 years ago
Gee & Ursula: We’re vaccinated and wearing masks indoors
KIRO Radio's Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin explain why they agree with health officials on new recommendation to wear masks in public.5 years ago
Wildfires in Winthrop are becoming ‘horrendous annual tradition’
Winthrop is sandwiched between two wildfires, and had the poorest air quality in the US on Thursday. One resident says it's becoming an annual occurrence.5 years ago
‘It’s time for change’: First prominent challenger for King County Executive in 12 years makes his case
State Sen. Joe Nguyen explains why he believes now is the time for a new King County Executive after 12 years with Dow Constantine in charge.5 years ago
Ursula: Downtown Seattle needs to clean up before inviting people back
The Downtown Seattle Association hopes to get us all to visit the heart of the city after the pandemic, but has anyone thought to clean up first?5 years ago
More cars hit by debris on Seattle freeways with few solutions in sight
After another four vehicles were hit by debris thrown off I-90 in Seattle over the weekend, local officials are still searching for answers.5 years ago
Ursula endorses Bruce Harrell for Seattle mayor, suggests adding Lance Randall to administration
After speaking to all but one of the leading candidates for Seattle's next mayor, Ursula Reutin gives her personal endorsement and explains why.5 years ago
Seattle mayoral candidate Andrew Houston: City’s unsheltered need a ‘sense of permanence’
Gee and Ursula speak to mayoral candidate Andrew Grant Houston, a leading candidate in terms of money raised. He is an architect and a housing activist.5 years ago
Seattle mayoral candidate Lance Randall: ‘Stop the rhetoric’ against public safety, businesses
Seattle mayoral candidate Lance Randall has been in politics on the East Coast and in Seattle, where he has led several economic development programs.5 years ago
NBA greats return to Seattle for ‘The Crawsover’ summer Pro-Am
Some big name basketball players are coming back home to Seattle this summer for the return of "The Crawsover," hosted and organized by Jamal Crawford.5 years ago
