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COVID-19 survivor warns ‘once you get it, it’s game on’

Chris Milton, a friend of host Gee Scott, is recovering from COVID and feels lucky to be alive. He urges everyone to take it seriously and wear a mask.

6 years ago

Current measures ‘insufficient’ to reduce transmission compared to stay home orders

As cases rise in the U.S., the worst of the pandemic may still be ahead. Dr. Angela Rasmussen discusses community transmission, and responds to listeners.

6 years ago

Group of SoDo businesses question Seattle council’s effort to defund police

Erin Goodman, Director of the SoDo Business Improvement Area, on the business community’s opposition to the Seattle Council's move to defund the police.

6 years ago

Virologist: Despite unclear data, still ‘dangerous’ to assume schools will be safe

With schools getting ready to resume, there's still a good deal of uncertainty over whether it's safe to send children back into classrooms together.

6 years ago

Unemployment payment delays have had ‘disastrous collateral consequences’

Thousands of people in Washington have been waiting months to get their first sign of any unemployment money, but legal help could be on the way.

6 years ago

Washington parents, teachers weigh in on anxiety surrounding return to school

KIRO Radio's Gee and Ursula Show fielded calls from parents and teachers to get their opinions on returning to school this fall.

6 years ago

SPD Chief: ‘No way we can operate’ under council’s proposed 50% cut

Seattle Police Chief Best said the SPD has already been under budget constraints, and the proposed cuts from Seattle City Council would be "detrimental."

6 years ago

Former director of 911 center says ‘start cutting fat’ from SPD budget

Retired commander and former director of the SPD 911 center, Greg Schmidt, says there are easy cuts and changes that can be made to the police budget.

6 years ago

Three cars stolen from Ballard home in one night

A Ballard resident had three cars stolen in one night and joined Gee & Ursula to discuss what happened.

6 years ago

Owner of Seattle’s Kona Kitchen on struggles after losing parents to COVID-19

For Seattle's Kona Kitchen, the pandemic hit home when owner Elizabeth Mar and her husband Robert passed away in March after contracting COVID-19.

6 years ago

Are colleges only serving their own needs? Why COVID may bring reform

Dr. Todd Rose on the current state of college amid the COVID-19 pandemic and why the public feels that colleges are only serving their own needs.

6 years ago

Virologist: Without vaccine, COVID will likely persist ‘for the long haul’

With COVID-19 cases rising across the country, Columbia University virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen is worried this may soon become the new normal.

6 years ago

WA high schools hopeful for return of fall sports, even if it’s a modified season

Mick Hoffman, executive director of the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association, is hopeful about a return to fall sports in some capacity.

6 years ago

WA nurse on the lingering health effects of COVID-19 during recovery

Local nurse Tammy Edwards was dealing with COVID-19 at home while her husband was on a ventilator in the hospital. They are both now at home recovering.

6 years ago

Return to school should be ‘part of a larger plan’ to reopen society

Dr. Angela Rasmussen joins the show to discuss the latest in COVID-19 updates, including the potential for a return to school in the fall.

6 years ago

Pierce County pushes residents to mask up, hoping to avoid return to Phase 1

Nigel Turner, director of communicable disease control for Pierce County, says now is a critical phase when we can put measures in place to reduce COVID-19.

6 years ago

Former WA sheriff: Police reform requires culture change, accountability

Former King County Sheriff Sue Rahr believes police reform isn't just about punishment, it's about changing the culture and how they interact with the community.

6 years ago

Former Sheriff Reichert: Elected officials have ‘failed to protect law abiding citizens’

Former King County Sheriff and Congressman Dave Reichert says Seattle's elected officials have abandoned the rule of law.

6 years ago

Why we may still be in the first wave of coronavirus

Columbia University virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen discusses how we're not done with a first coronavirus wave, let alone a second.

6 years ago

Seattle police officer: Policing won’t survive without public approval

A veteran Seattle police officer reached out to KIRO Radio's Gee & Ursula Show to share his thoughts on the protests and the changes being made in Seattle.