John Curley and Shari Elliker

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John Curley and Shari Elliker airs on KIRO Newsradio weekdays 3pm - 7pm.

John & Shari: Perhaps red light cameras are more trouble than good

Part of the U.S. infrastructure deal will include spending for traffic cameras. But do these cameras actually make the roads safer?
2 years ago

Prediction for Seattle from John & Shari listener one year ago comes true

Almost a year ago, a KIRO Newsradio listener who had previously been homeless made a prediction about the future of Seattle.
2 years ago

John & Shari: Sound Transit needs a change at the fare box to survive

Sound Transit is in trouble financially. John Curley and Shari Elliker speak with KIRO Newsradio traffic reporter Chris Sullivan about why.
2 years ago

John & Shari: ‘No good news’ for hopeful home buyers in Seattle

Prospective home buyers in the greater Seattle area have paid up to half a million over asking price in some cases as inventory remains an issue.
2 years ago

John & Shari: Bill to reduce in-person learning hours should go ‘down in flames’

A proposed bill would limit the hours of in-person learning required in Washington by 20% for K-12 students. John Curley is not a fan.
2 years ago

Who else but John Curley would buy a car without seeing it?

John Curley recently bought a car, but didn't want to know what is was, didn't want to see it, and didn't want to know how much it costs. 
2 years ago

Two songs (one beautiful, one annoying) by Jacob Ryan Smith

Just a few weeks ago, Jacob Ryan Smith, an extremely talented composer and lyricist, got a call from John Curley. The rest is radio history.
2 years ago

How should Washington parents handle being asked to step in as substitute teachers?

KIRO Radio host John Curley provides some insight into how he'd handle the recent need for substitute teachers in Washington.
2 years ago

Rep. Walsh says limiting emergency powers is among key issues for legislative session

State Rep. Jim Walsh (R-Aberdeen) joined the John Curley & Shari Elliker Show to provide an update on the legislative session that started Monday.
2 years ago

John Curley describes his trek to the outhouse in 4 feet of snow

KIRO Radio host John Curley says there has been about 4 feet of snow at his cabin, which means it's a journey to get to his outhouse.
2 years ago

John & Shari support 10-minute limit for Seattle councilmember speeches

The new rule for Seattle City Councilmembers is that they're not allowed to talk about anything for longer than 10 minutes.
2 years ago

John & Shari: Porch pirates risk a lot for unknown packages

It's the holiday season, people are expecting packages, and that means the porch pirates are back. But these thieves don't even know what they're stealing.
2 years ago

John Curley has a whole personality building up around his new hat

KIRO Radio host John Curley got a new hat in Cle Elum that he says he's building his whole personality around now.
2 years ago

Squatters kicked out of abandoned Seattle motel on Aurora Avenue North

Squatters at the Hillside Motel on Aurora Ave North in Seattle were told they would have to leave. On Monday, sheriff's deputies cleared the property.
2 years ago

Washington Policy Center wants to know how many snow plow drivers are available

Mariya Frost with the Washington Policy Center explains what she's asking of the state department of transportation as winter conditions impact roads.
2 years ago

John & Shari: After clearing Ballard Commons, the hope is tents ‘won’t come back’

The homeless encampment and tents at Ballard Commons Park have been cleared as of this week, but will people come back or move somewhere else nearby?
2 years ago

John & Shari: Home experience ‘challenges’ cost to see Seattle sports live

Ticket prices to see live professional sports in Seattle are getting higher, becoming unaffordable for a lot of people and families. Is it worth it?
2 years ago

Curley: Removing cars from Pike Place Market a step toward car-less Seattle

John Curley and Shari Elliker weigh in on the recent push to take cars out of Pike Place Market in Seattle and "pedestrian-ize" the area.
2 years ago

With farewell to Tom Tangney, KIRO Radio introduces new afternoon program

KIRO Radio's John Curley and Shari Show begins Dec. 2, airing weekdays 3-7 p.m.
2 years ago

John Curley commissions Sondheim-inspired song for Tom Tangney’s final show

As part of Tom's final send-off, co-host John Curley commissioned a farewell song, written and performed by singer Jacob Ryan Smith.
2 years ago

KIRO Radio says goodbye ahead of Tom Tangney’s final show before retirement

With Wednesday marking the final day before Tom Tangney's retirement, KIRO Radio personalities, reporters, and more are saying their goodbyes. 
2 years ago

20 years too many? Tom and Curley debate the TSA as Thanksgiving travel ramps up

As Sea-Tac Airport will see an estimated 1.5 million travelers over Thanksgiving, KIRO Radio's Tom and Curley Show questions the necessity of the TSA.
2 years ago

Tom & Curley Show co-host Tom Tangney announces retirement

After nearly three decades at KIRO Radio, Tom & Curley Show co-host Tom Tangney is retiring, with his last show set for Dec. 1.
2 years ago

Tom & Curley: What are the rules for fans at Seattle Kraken games?

Should sports fans be sitting or standing? Depending on the Seattle sporting event you're attending, the answer to that question can vary.
2 years ago