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John Curley Show

The John Curley Show airs on KIRO Newsradio weekdays 3pm - 7pm.

Washington Ferry officials received over 2,000 reports of drivers cutting in line

WSF officials received over 2000 reports of ferry line-cutting before boarding on their so-called Hero Hotline in 2017.
9 years ago

Is exit lane cheating OK or just plain wrong?

Tacoma is fighting a rash of exit lane cheating as drivers navigate its rough, slow traffic. According to John Curley, that's like going to the supermarket without your pants on. Wait, what?!
9 years ago

Two arguments and major drama surrounding Seattle’s head tax

There are a couple core opinions about Seattle's head tax. But can council chamber antics harm one side's argument about taxing large businesses?
9 years ago

Which do you choose: Bikeshare, scooter, or a horse?

Electric, sharable scooters may be coming to the Seattle area, eventually, but can a scooter navigate the legal roadway ahead.
9 years ago

Why do we keep bending over backwards for Amazon?

A new report suggests the Amazon employs a disproportionate amount of workers who rely on food stamps in several states as their earnings are considerably low.
9 years ago

‘Shame on Seattle’ say parents after homeless daughter’s death

Sabrina Tate recently died a few weeks short of her 28th birthday in Seattle's last safe zone for homeless vehicle residents.
9 years ago

Should Seattle taxpayers cover free college for students?

KIRO Radio's Tom and Curley debate the merits and pitfalls of providing free college to all American students echoing a recent Wall Street Journal article.
9 years ago

Owning a house in Seattle may be earning you more than your job

Owning Seattle real estate could be more profitable than working an hourly job. But if that sounds too good to be true, that's because it is.
9 years ago

Ban cars from South Lake Union? Why not try jetpacks, too?

With so many people and cars crowding into South Lake Union, why not just remove all the cars and call it good? What could go wrong?
9 years ago

Is Amazon the next Walmart ‘boogeyman’ of consumerism?

Walmart learned a valuable business lesson over the past decade -- it needed to maintain a good image. Has Amazon yet to learn the same?
9 years ago

Did Sound Transit’s CEO get a shot across the bow?

Allegations leveled against Sound Transit CEO Peter Rogoff are certainly worrisome. But whether or not he faces more punishment is uncertain.
9 years ago

Don’t get too exited about Patriot Prayer’s Joey Gibson running for office

Patriot Prayer's Joey Gibson is running for Senate against Washington Democrat Maria Cantwell. But the odds are stacked against him.
9 years ago

Landlord gut check: Can Seattle regulate bias?

Seattle's landlord law is in court where plaintiff's argue that it is unfair and that they should be able to use their guts to decide who to rent to.
9 years ago

Calling on Gov. Inslee to veto public records bill

The Legislature approved legislation meant to circumvent a court ruling that found lawmakers were fully subject to the state’s public disclosure laws.
9 years ago

Taser-less Seattle cop who shot pregnant mom gets 2-day suspension

The officer who shot and killed Charleena Lyles, a 30-year-old pregnant black mother of four, was suspended for a total of two days for not having a Taser.
9 years ago

Road-rage shooting on I-5 a harsh reminder

What led up to the fatal road-rage shooting on I-5 at the King-Pierce county line Thursday afternoon remains unknown, but it's a harsh reminder.
9 years ago

Curley to Mike O’Brien: Let homeless people live in your house

Seattle Council Member Mike O'Brien doesn't want the city to use fences to discourage homeless camps, so John Curley came up with a different idea.
9 years ago

(Unscientific) poll: John Curley bigger local celebrity than Ciara

What KIRO Radio's John Curley said regarding Ciara's celebrity status may be up for debate, but it raises a question.
9 years ago

Why a higher minimum wage might not help, or hurt, workers

Is Seattle's $15 an hour minimum wage hurting workers and eliminating jobs? Or do wage increases generally not change much in the long run?
9 years ago

Billionaire won’t pay property taxes because of goose poop

Billionaire Tom Golisano, the owner of a New York lakefront home, is tired of all the goose poop in his yard. He's refusing to pay 90k in property taxes.
9 years ago

WATCH: John Curley’s play-by-play of a car prowl

John Curley gives a play-by-play of a car prowl caught on KIRO Radio's security cameras. Things didn't turn out well for the unknown person on tape.
9 years ago

Package thief in Bothell receives immediate karma

A Bothell homeowner's security camera captured a package thief breaking her ankle in the middle of committing her crime. Now that's some fast karma.
9 years ago

PNW survivors of the Las Vegas massacre reunite in Seattle

Three months after the Las Vegas massacre left 58 people dead, dozens of survivors of the shooting gathered in Seattle to reunite and find healing.
9 years ago

Cincinnati outranks Seattle in New York Times’ travel list

Seattle ranks among a list of places people must visit in 2018. But where it ranks has many people scratching their heads.
9 years ago