‘Cobra Kai’ actor, co-owner of Seattle restaurant on how show became Netflix hit
Yuji Okumoto, who you may know as Chozen from "Karate Kid 2" and Netflix's "Cobra Kai," joined Gee and Ursula to talk about the success of the show.6 years ago
Washington election director forced into hiding over potential threats of retaliation, violence
In the wake of ongoing threats, Washington state election officials have been forced to take extreme precautions to preserve their safety.6 years ago
Tacoma mother homeless after landlord evicts her, despite paying rent
Kareena Lauer, a Tacoma woman, describes how she became homeless with her two kids during the pandemic after her landlord gave them the boot.6 years ago
Medved: ‘I don’t want to be remembered as being on the wrong side’
Talk show host Michael Medved joins KIRO Radio's Gee and Ursula Show to discuss the week's events and the second impeachment of President Trump.6 years ago
Virologist: Distribution of COVID vaccine bigger issue than supply
The United States is about one month into the mass COVID-19 vaccination campaign, and Dr. Rasmussen says the main problem so far appears to be distribution.6 years ago
UW law professor: Removing Trump through impeachment ‘would be challenging’
University of Washington constitutional law professor Hugh Spitzer weighs in on how impeachment proceedings might play out in Congress.6 years ago
Pierce County Sheriff responds to claims of ‘cover-up’ in death of Manuel Ellis
Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer addresses allegations that his department was involved in a cover-up in the death of Manuel Ellis in March 2020.6 years ago
Arnie’s owner, GM says it’s ‘pretty dire straits’ for local restaurants
Arnie's in Mukilteo says we underestimate the number of local restaurants on the brink of closing, suggesting you should support your favorites if you can.6 years ago
Virologist: COVID variant should be ‘warning to really double down’ on precautions
Virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen says she doesn't expect another lockdown in the United States, but she did express concern about the new COVID variant.6 years ago
Manuel Ellis family attorney frustrated by ‘level of cover up, mockery of justice’
Attorney James Bible joined the Gee & Ursula Show to share his reaction to the news of a fifth officer's involvement in Manuel Ellis' death.6 years ago
Report: Amazon now has more employees than Boeing in WA
Amazon now has more employees than Boeing in Washington. Gee & Ursula weigh in on why people might tend to view one more favorably than the other.6 years ago
Virologist answers our COVID-19 vaccine questions
KIRO Radio's Gee and Ursula Show peppered Dr. Angela Rasmussen, a virologist, with common questions about the COVID-19 vaccine.6 years ago
L&I spokesman: ‘Frustrating’ to see WA businesses risk employee health by defying COVID rules
Tim Church, spokesman for L&I, says some employees have received death threats when trying to do their job, asking businesses to comply with COVID rules.6 years ago
Seattle community service officers to help with service-related calls, freeing up cops
Sgt Kevin Nelson on Seattle community service officers and the role they play in handling certain types of calls that police may not be best suited for.6 years ago
Harborview doctor: Washington seeing ‘the tools that will allow us to end this pandemic’
With the first COVID vaccine administered in Washington on Tuesday, Harborview's Dr. John Lynch believes we're looking at an historic moment in time.6 years ago
‘We’ve seen it work’: Tacoma mayor explains why she believes in universal basic income pilot
With funding now in hand, Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards explains why she thinks a universal basic income pilot is exactly what her city needs.6 years ago
Bonney Lake sets aside $500,000 to help struggling businesses
Mayor Neil Johnson of Bonney Lake on the second round of business grants his city is doling out -- up to approximately $10,000 per business.6 years ago
Gee & Ursula: Durkan never recovered from CHOP ‘Summer of love’ remark
Gee and Ursula react the breaking news that Mayor Jenny Durkan won't be seeking a second term as mayor.6 years ago
Virologist: Washington should consider closing restaurants, bars to keep schools open
Virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen suggests that closing restaurants and bars could be a crucial piece to getting schools reopened for in-person classes.6 years ago
WA nurse has lingering effects from COVID months later, returning to work
Tammy Edwards on returning to nursing, seeing COVID patients, and how she and husband Brian are doing as they recover and deal with long-lasting effects.6 years ago
WA mom and daughter taking kids’ Christmas wishes to Santa via Zoom
Adelheid Arbogast and Bronwyn the Elf (age 14) on what they’re doing to keep kids’ spirits up during Christmas and COVID without visits to Santa this year.6 years ago
WA needs to ‘take strong actions’ to lower risk of overwhelming hospitals
There's concern WA hospitals could be overwhelmed by COVID cases, and Harborview's Dr. John Lynch says the biggest concern may be a lack of staff.6 years ago
Virologist says it’s not a given we’ll be ‘back to our normal lives’ by May
Even if vaccines roll out next month, virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen warns that doesn't mean everyone will return to their normal lives by May 2021.6 years ago
