‘Look at the full picture’: Gee and Ursula weigh in as 2 former Democratic governors slam WA’s spending
Two ex-Democratic governors express concerns over WA's budget discipline and spending practices in Olympia.1 month ago
‘Profiting off others’ misery’: Ursula on the dark side of true crime ahead of Netflix’s Idaho murders docuseries
Explore the ethics of true crime in Netflix's Idaho murder documentary releasing this July, featuring the tragic student case.1 month ago
‘It’s well-intentioned’: Hosts debate requiring BAC tests before boarding a flight
Explore the discussion on requiring BAC tests before flights post a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines for alleged assault.1 month ago
‘It doesn’t treat the disease’: Gee says WA’s 9.7% rent cap is a Band-Aid on a deeper affordability crisis
KIRO host Gee Scott said that while he supports the rent cap because most workers aren't seeing 10% raises, he views it as a temporary fix.1 month ago
‘Red Robin did nothing wrong’: Gee defends burger chain, blames COVID-19 as Red Robin shutters 70 locations
Explore Gee's theory on why Red Robin is shuttering locations and the impact on the casual dining industry.1 month ago
‘The goal is to traumatize the children’: Gee bashes ICE arresting WA father in front of son
A 14-year-old boy was abandoned in his father's truck after an ICE arrest during a traffic stop in Washington.1 month ago
‘They didn’t have the evidence’: King County prosecutor explains why no felony charges in Pike Place kidnapping case
King County Prosecutor Leesa Mannion details why there were no felony charges filed in Pike Place kidnapping incident involving a baby.1 month ago
‘We saw those crimes plummet’: King County prosecutor pushes copper wire theft approach that worked for catalytic converters
King County Prosecutor Leesa Manion is pushing lawmakers to pass a bill she said would drastically reduce copper wire theft.1 month ago
‘It should be hair-on-fire urgency’: Ursula sounds off on Seattle’s drug crisis, treatment beds
Ursula highlights the critical need for more drug treatment beds in Seattle to combat the ongoing crisis.1 month ago
‘It’s how you thread the needle’: KIRO hosts weigh former Starbucks CEO’s warning that WA is driving out entrepreneurs
Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz warned Washington could lose the next generation of entrepreneurs.1 month ago
‘He needs to make this right’: KIRO hosts question Pierce County Sheriff Swank’s integrity after false claim about 911 call
Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank faces scrutiny over a false 911 claim during a recent meeting. KIRO hosts question the sheriff's willingness to clear the air.1 month ago
‘It was a horrible scene’: Ursula describes crime pushing businesses out of Seattle’s Chinatown
Ursula Reutin shares her insights on crime affecting Chinatown businesses, highlighting the dire consequences for the community.1 month ago
‘When we allow abuse and violence to fester we’re all unsafe’: KIRO hosts call for accountability at Tacoma ICE facility as judge orders inspections
A federal judge ruled last week that the Tacoma ICE facility must allow inspections.1 month ago
‘Rob a bank, that’s 10 years’: Gee questions why wage theft earns a ‘slap on the wrist’
Explore the disparity in penalties for wage theft in Washington and its impact on workers in taxpayer-funded projects.1 month ago
‘Something is seriously wrong’: Hosts weigh in on WA’s 1% property tax cap impacting Clyde Hill’s budget crisis
Hosts discuss Clyde Hill's financial struggles amid WA's property tax limits and their impact on the town's budget crisis.1 month ago
Domestic violence is the No. 2 driver of homelessness in Clark County, report finds
Clark County's homelessness report, released earlier this week, found that the number one driver of homelessness is the rising cost of housing.1 month ago
‘Pretty sure it was started by fireworks’: Douglas County asking for volunteers, donations as Chelan Hills Fire scorches region
As the Chelan Hills Fire approaches full containment, the cause is under criminal investigation by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.1 month ago
‘Low-hanging fruit’: Gee questions why ICE targets people with ‘least amount of power’ as arrest pace doubles
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests have roughly doubled as the agency has pushed to increase arrest rates.1 month ago
‘The priorities are beyond backwards’: KIRO producer rips college sports spending amid UW’s $16M athletics deficit
Examine UW's $16M athletics deficit and its effect on local businesses amid ongoing spending controversies.1 month ago
‘Why make it harder to vote?’: Gee, Ursula weigh in after 3 WA jurisdictions placed under state voting oversight
Explore why three WA jurisdictions face state scrutiny over voting rules and their impact on the electoral process.1 month ago
‘We proved we can pull this off’: Gee, Ursula debate Seattle’s World Cup legacy
Explore the lasting legacy of Seattle's World Cup, from crowds to local businesses, and its significance for the city's future.1 month ago
‘Kids are terrified of debt’: State superintendent pitches new life-skills class for WA high schoolers
Superintendent proposes life-skills class for WA high schoolers to address debt concerns and prepare for financial independence.1 month ago
‘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.1 month ago
