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Why is WA always more expensive? Jake challenges DelBene on prices throughout the state

KIRO host Jake Skorheim and WA Rep. Suzan DelBene spar over the state's increasingly high costs and what is causing them.
4 months ago

‘These are life choices’: Rising living costs force seniors to find roommates, avoid loneliness

Jake and Spike discuss the rising number of seniors being priced out as they navigate retirement, and why more seniors have sought roommates to cover costs.
4 months ago

‘I’d bury it in the backyard’: Jake details fool-proof plan as toilet paper shortage concerns rise

After a man allegedly burned down a 1.2 million square foot warehouse filled with toilet paper, the western U.S. now faces a toilet paper shortage.
4 months ago

‘The numbers are dramatic’: WA rep. says child fatalities have skyrocketed under Keeping Families Together Act

A WA lawmaker says the Keeping Families Together Act has led to over 100 child fatalities and near fatalities in just two years.
4 months ago

‘Most pain I’ve ever experienced’: Richland man survives 12-foot crocodile attack in Mexico, fights to save arm

One moment, Eric Greager was floating in the crystal-clear waters of Cozumel. The next, he was fighting for his life against a 12-foot crocodile.
4 months ago

‘It’s just so bizarre’: Jake and Spike dig into mystery of 20 to 25 dead canines washing up on WA island

Dozens of mutilated canines are washing up on a WA island. Jake and Spike dig into the dark mystery.
4 months ago

‘Do cops get to decide what laws they follow?’: Spike backs Katie Wilson’s claim to fire officers who defy Seattle’s ICE directive

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has faced pushback for saying she will fire officers who don't follow her executive order on immigration enforcement.
5 months ago

Jake and Spike: Bob Ferguson got the merger wrong as Albertsons closures grow

Albertsons announced it is closing additional stores and laying off employees across the nation after its $24.6 billion merger with Kroger fell through.
5 months ago

‘It feels a little hypocritical’: Jake calls out Ferguson’s toll camera exemption in new bill

Jake Skorheim calls on Gov. Ferguson to enforce the new license plate law on toll roads, addressing privacy concerns and federal access.
5 months ago

‘Profits more important than citizenry’: Spike challenges millionaires fleeing WA’s income tax

Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill butted heads on the moral high ground aspect of why a millionaire should pay the tax, rather than flee the state entirely.
5 months ago

‘$325 for what?’: Jake, Spike question Bumbershoot’s value with unfamiliar artists

Bumbershoot, one of Seattle’s longest-running festivals, just announced its 2026 lineup — and has been met with strong criticism due to some of the artists.
5 months ago

‘Performing with some incredible human beings’: Comedian Craig Gass shares his upcoming Seattle show for bullying prevention

Comedian Craig Gass joins a star-studded lineup at the Moore Theater Saturday for Amplify Courage, a fundraiser for anti-bullying.
5 months ago

‘Your dealer is your neighbor’: We Heart Seattle activist exposes drug use in taxpayer-funded tiny house villages

Andrea Suarez of We Heart Seattle toured a tiny house village and made discoveries that would "blow your mind" about the drug use being enabled inside.
5 months ago

‘Shut those toll roads down immediately’: Jake demands Gov. Ferguson apply license plate law to tolls

Jake Skorheim calls on Gov. Ferguson to enforce the new license plate law on toll roads, addressing privacy concerns and federal access.
5 months ago

‘The city may use that appeal as leverage’: Attorney warns Seattle could drag out $30.5M CHOP shooting case

A Seattle attorney is warning that the City of Seattle could drag out an appeal process after being found negligent in the CHOP shooting.
5 months ago

‘They need a break’: WA farmers, Spike plead Ferguson to pause CCA amid rising diesel prices

Washington farmers urge a pause on the Climate Commitment Act as rising diesel prices threaten their business amid ongoing conflicts and economic strain.
5 months ago

‘It’s not healthy’: Jake opposes Seattle’s supportive housing where dealers have ‘captive audience’

Andrea Suarez reveals how Seattle's tiny village supports drug use, raising concerns about its impact on the homeless community.
5 months ago

‘It’s not compulsory — yet’: Jake says ‘no way in heck’ he would agree to WA utilities controlling his thermostat

KIRO host Jake opposes WA utilities' plan to manage thermostats remotely during energy spikes.
5 months ago

‘You’re rationalizing bad practices at USPS’: Rep. Jim Walsh and Spike spar over Supreme Court late ballots debate

Rep. Jim Walsh discusses mail-in voting and late ballots on "The Jake and Spike Show," highlighting crucial voter ID initiatives.
5 months ago

‘We’re losing our agricultural community’: Fourth-generation eastern WA family ranch faces $3.7 million battle with state

A fourth-generation family ranch in eastern WA battles the state for essential grazing rights to sustain their cattle operations.
5 months ago

‘People are freaked out’: WA Policy Center director details unintended consequences of workers bill of rights

Explore the impact of WA's new workers bill of rights and insights from the Policy Center director on its unintended effects.
5 months ago

‘We’re just trying to save the city money’: Jake has a ‘pie-in-the-sky idea’ to reduce Seattle’s homelessness

Explore Jake's visionary plan to cut costs and enhance shelter options for Seattle's homeless ahead of the World Cup.
5 months ago

‘How can you ask people for $1.5 billion?’: Jake says city must address safety before new Seattle Center

Jake Skorheim emphasizes the need for safety improvements before a new Seattle Center bond proposal.
5 months ago

‘We’ve made ourselves an outlier’: Downtown Seattle Association says business taxes are pushing out employers

Jon Scholes urges reduced taxes for Seattle businesses to retain employers and boost the local economy.
5 months ago