‘A profound benefit to Washington’: Jake pushes back as Spike questions Amazon’s overall impact on the state
Jake champions Amazon's benefits to Washington's economy amid Spike's concerns about the company's state presence.1 hour ago
‘People need these dollars’: Rep. Travis Couture urges WA to join federal scholarship tax credit, criticizes Reykdal
Travis Couture advocates for Washington to join the scholarship tax credit program despite Reykdal's opposition, aiding student funding.3 days ago
‘Doesn’t sound like they’re much of an authority on anything’: Jake and Spike call for scrapping KCRHA after nearly $17M shortfall
KIRO hosts Jake Skorheim and Spike O’Neill called for scrapping KCRHA after a new review found a nearly $17 million funding shortfall.3 days ago
‘I’d give her a failing grade’: Jake and Spike assess Katie Wilson’s leadership after Seattle shootings, public safety concerns
Mayor Katie Wilson discusses recent violence and public safety measures following two homicides near Kerry Park in Seattle.4 days ago
‘Now you’re lobbying’: Reykdal and Jake spar over federal scholarship tax credit, girls’ sports initiative
Washington's State Superintendent Chris Reykdal is urging Gov. Bob Ferguson not to opt Washington into a new federal scholarship tax credit.5 days ago
‘I can’t even listen to that’: Jake reacts to witness accounts of a man’s fatal fall from Six Flags’ Goliath roller coaster
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill listen to witness accounts revealing details of a man's fatal fall from Six Flags' Goliath roller coaster in Georgia.5 days ago
‘Just go away’: Jake urges lawmakers to abandon WA’s millionaires’ tax as debate raises concerns about future expansion
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill raise concerns over Washington's millionaires' tax and its future expansion.6 days ago
‘They don’t have the appetite to do it’: Jake questions enforcement against unlicensed vendors after Seattle fruit stand dispute
A Seattle fruit stand dispute raises concerns over unlicensed fruit vendors and the impact on local businesses.6 days ago
‘Most kids in Washington can’t even spell Mississippi’: Jake and Spike weigh Reykdal’s push for more school money
KIRO host Jake Skorheim rejected State Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s call to spend more of Washington’s budget on schools.7 days ago
‘Big Brother watching you go number 2’: Jake and Spike split over Mayor Wilson’s plan for more high-tech toilets
Mayor Wilson wants to spend $1.4 million a year on 10 high-tech Throne public toilets while cutting $50 million to close a $175 million budget gap.7 days ago
‘Why is it always public safety?’: Jake and Spike push back on Seattle’s proposed $7.1M cut to firefighter overtime
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill discuss the implications of Seattle's proposed cut to firefighter overtime in the 2027-28 budget.9 days ago
‘Take care of the streets’: Jake criticizes Katie Wilson’s priorities after Seattle adopts surveillance pricing restrictions
Seattle's new pricing ordinance raises concerns about priorities. Jake Skorheim questions Mayor Katie Wilson’s focus on surveillance over street care.10 days ago
‘You never get to buy metal again’: Spike wants scrapyards that buy stolen copper to lose their licenses
Scrapyards that buy stolen copper should permanently lose their licenses, KIRO host Spike O’Neill argued.10 days ago
‘Don’t make me have an opinion’: Jake and Spike back Starbucks focusing on coffee over social messaging
Jake and Spike welcomed what they described as Starbucks shifting its emphasis from social messaging toward coffee.11 days ago
‘He fell onto the mattress’: Vancouver police explain how they got a man out of Macy’s ceiling
Vancouver police used a mattress from inside Macy’s to help bring a man safely down from the store’s ceiling.12 days ago
‘They need to go away’: Jake calls for shutting down King County homelessness agency after records officer quits
KIRO host Jake Skorheim called for shutting down the King County Regional Homelessness Authority after its public records officer quit.13 days ago
‘Looking the other way is not a great option’: WA Sen. Jesse Salomon pushes for treatment backed by penalties to address Aurora drug use
Sen. Jesse Salomon urges for addiction treatment with penalties to tackle drug use and enhance safety on North Aurora Avenue.13 days ago
Jake and Spike disagree over WA AG Nick Brown joining multistate lawsuit challenging Trump’s fuel economy rollback
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown joined a multistate lawsuit Friday challenging a new federal rule that sharply lowers fuel economy standards for new cars and light trucks.13 days ago
‘You’ve lost my support’: Jake and Spike clash over apparent ferry sick-out
An apparent sick-out that canceled major Washington State Ferries sailings Monday divided KIRO hosts Jake Skorheim and Spike O’Neill.14 days ago
‘Let’s put together some incentives’: Spike welcomes Ferguson’s space council as chance to attract businesses
Explore how Governor Bob Ferguson's space council aims to boost Washington's business landscape.16 days ago
‘What a cool thing for students’: Jake and Spike celebrate Rick Rizzs reading morning announcements at Auburn school
Seattle Mariners' Rick Rizzs engages Auburn students during morning announcements, sharing excitement and scholarship opportunities.16 days ago
‘You cannot force them to stay in business’: Jake, Rantz question how Seattle businesses will absorb a $22.14 minimum wage
Jake Skorheim and Jason Rantz analyze how Seattle businesses will adapt to the new $22.14 minimum wage set for January 1, 2027.17 days ago
‘Why don’t they just let the money follow the kids?’: Jake, Spike debate using WA public education funding for private schools
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill discuss Washington's public funding shift towards private schools and its implications for education.17 days ago
