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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Listen to The Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show weekdays 9am - noon on KIRO Newsradio.

The real reason schools close over coronavirus concerns isn’t about students

Schools are closing every day due to the coronavirus, but the real safety concerns aren't over children, who aren't often affected by the illness.
7 years ago

Expert: Washington ‘potentially on cusp of Wuhan 2.0’ with coronavirus

Epidemiologist Dr. Eric Ding spoke with KIRO Radio, stressing the need for massively increased coronavirus safety measures in Washington.
7 years ago

Seattle Amazon worker stuck in China coronavirus quarantine for 5 weeks

A Seattle Amazon worker went to China to visit her family for Lunar New Year -- what she didn't expect was to be stuck in quarantine for over five weeks.
7 years ago

Is it time to reconsider your travel plans due to coronavirus?

Even if you're traveling to a country with no coronavirus cases, you might want to reconsider your travel plans because of what could happen when you return home. 
7 years ago

Amazon Go Grocery launches in Seattle’s Capitol Hill with no cashiers

Amazon launched its newest project with "Just Walk Out" shopping technology this week at Amazon Go Grocery in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.
7 years ago

Washington state prisons look to Norway for ways to curb prolific offenders

Prisons in Norway are touted as the most effective in the world, and Washington state's own Department of Corrections visited the country recently for guidance.
7 years ago

UW doctor: ‘Not time to panic’ about coronavirus, but still cause for concern

As concerns continue mount regarding the ongoing spread of the coronavirus, many are wondering just how worried they should be.
7 years ago

Burien parent calls out hypocrisy after LGBTQ teachers resign

Emily Lynn Paulson, a parent of a 15-year-old at Kennedy Catholic, sees a chance to push for change from within an organization rather than walking away.
7 years ago

UW’s Bryant, Ahmed prepare for their big job interview at NFL Combine

College football players around the country are preparing for the 2020 NFL Combine, including seven UW players and two from WSU.
7 years ago

Tony, an undocumented immigrant, reminds us all that we are human

An undocumented immigrant spoke openly about his life in America, how he got here, and the common misconceptions of the media and general public.
7 years ago

Two members of Tiger Mountain Family Nudist Park say lifestyle is ‘freeing’

There is a place in the Puget Sound area where rent is $400 a month and everyone knows their neighbors, but there's a catch: It's a nudist community.
7 years ago

Inside Washington state’s battle with big tech over privacy

Big tech companies represent a massive portion of Washington's economy, something that continues to spur the battle over data privacy statewide.
7 years ago

Alleged kidnapper out on bail in Pierce County ‘should never have been’ released

An alleged kidnapper in Pierce County is out on bail ahead of her arraignment, and authorities are concerned she may already be on the run.
7 years ago

Bail agents: Seattle criminals ‘actively laughing’ in court expecting quick release

Bail recovery agents know their jobs may not be one you dream about as a kid, but say it is a rewarding position.
7 years ago

Community group: Time to end blame game and fix downtown Seattle

In the wake of continued safety issues in downtown Seattle, one group is hoping to bring everyone together to fix the problem once and for all.
7 years ago

Sec. of State Wyman: Washington votes matter in early 2020 primary

For the first time in state history, both parties will use the results of Washington's primary to allocate delegates to their national convention.
7 years ago

King County Prosecutor: Jail time not the solution to homelessness, drug addiction

According to King County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Satterberg, there are "strategies" to solve the problems in our community that don't include jail time.
7 years ago

WA Superintendent: Active shooter drills more ‘traumatizing’ than they’re worth

Chris Reykdal, state superintendent of public instruction, clarified that Washington does not mandate active shooter drills in schools.
7 years ago

Rep. Hansen: WA College Grant gives students a shot at their dream job

Rep. Drew Hansen encourages all eligible students to apply for the new, expanded Washington College Grant before the program starts this fall.
7 years ago

Seattle council weighs bill raising cap on sanctioned encampments, tiny home villages

Seattle City Council is currently weighing a proposal that would raise the cap on the number of sanctioned homeless encampments allowed in the city.
7 years ago

Does Seattle earn its place as 2nd healthiest city in US?

A recent study ranked Seattle as the second healthiest city in the United States. But does it live up to that lofty title?
7 years ago

Pierce County Sheriff’s Department offering $10,000 bonus for officers from other cities

The Pierce County Sheriff's Department is looking to address staffing shortages with a sizable bonus to new hires from other cities.
7 years ago

911 dispatcher: Flooding ‘worst I’ve seen’ for Puget Sound region

In the inaugural 'Ask Me Anything' segment on KIRO Radio's Gee and Ursula Show on Friday morning, two 911 dispatchers visited the studio.
7 years ago

Community group: Solution to Seattle violence ‘takes a village,’ not prison time

Could preventing violence in downtown Seattle be less about keeping people in jail, and more about helping them years ago before it's too late?
7 years ago