Ursula Reutin

KIRO Newsradio host

Ursula Reutin

Ursula is a co-host of the Gee & Ursula Show weekdays 9 a.m. - noon on KIRO Newsradio. She loves to laugh and she does it with gusto. She brightens the day for everyone around her with her kindness, thoughtfulness and fun-loving nature.

Ask Ursula: How do you honor parents who never showed up for you?

Explore ways to honor absent parents with Ask Ursula's insights on navigating complex family dynamics.
5 months ago

Ask Ursula: How to get the Mother’s Day you actually want without feeling guilty

For today’s Ask Ursula, I'm going to give advice on some common Mother’s Day dilemmas.
5 months ago

Ask Ursula: The best perfumes for tropical, fresh, and coconut scent lovers — tried and tested

Dear Ursula, I have been looking for a signature scent for years. I have spent many hours in the Nordstrom perfume section hunting for something that sparks joy.
5 months ago

Ask Ursula: I’ve been engaged for 27 years and now I’m not even welcome in his mother’s home

Dear Ursula, I feel completely lost and alone. I’ve been engaged to my fiancé for 27 years, and until recently, I was always included in his family.
6 months ago

Ask Ursula: Are these small moments in my daughter’s marriage red flags, or am I projecting?

Hi Ursula, my 32-year-old daughter has been married for three years, and lately, I’ve noticed moments where he seems to dismiss or override her.
6 months ago

Ask Ursula: Why is it so difficult to find an age-appropriate man, where are they hiding?

Discover expert dating advice from Ursula on where to find age-appropriate men and navigate modern relationships.
6 months ago

Ask Ursula: My friend is in crisis with anxiety and depression. Should I confront his wife for just living her life?

Dear Ursula, I have a dear friend who’s struggling with severe anxiety and depression, but his wife seems to be carrying on as usual.
6 months ago

Ursula: The real ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’ is not what you think

Explore the real meaning behind Trump Derangement Syndrome and its implications on political discourse and criticism.
1 year ago

After 40 years in broadcasting, I’ve never seen free speech under attack like this

Whether you're a Democrat, an Independent, or a Republican, you should care about this issue. If free speech falls, the rest of our freedoms won’t be far behind.
1 year ago

Ursula: Charlie Kirk’s murder and the urgent need to lower America’s political temperature

The murder of Charlie Kirk is a horrific tragedy. No matter where you stood on his politics, his assassination should not be celebrated.
1 year ago

Ursula: Seattle School Superintendent Brent Jones, others providing ‘feckless’ leadership

What we have witnessed this year is a master class on FECKLESS leadership for Seattle Public Schools due to the waffling on closures.
2 years ago

Ursula: America is a melting pot and diversity is one of our greatest strengths

Trump's ridiculous line of questioning brought me back to 1978. As a 13-year-old in a new country, I desperately wanted to feel like I belonged.
2 years ago

Ursula: Being gay has no bearing on allegations against former SPD Chief Diaz

In his first interview since he stepped down as the city's top cop, former SPD Chief Adrian Diaz publicly came out as gay.
2 years ago

Ursula: The outside investigation of SPD can’t come soon enough

An outside investigation of SPD is desperately needed to address what many within the department have described as a "good ol' boys" culture.
2 years ago

Ursula: Boeing has finally taken a step in the right direction

Boeing CEO David Calhoun acknowledged that the mid-air blowout of an Alaska Airlines door panel was a watershed.
3 years ago

Ursula: The Burien homeless crisis highlights an even bigger problem

Because of the lack of alternatives, the King County Sheriff has ordered her deputies to not enforce a camping ban in Burien.
3 years ago

Ursula: Travis Kelce should apologize for his bad behavior in the Super Bowl

No matter how the NFL, Coach Andy Reid, or Travis Kelce try to spin it, we witnessed abusive behavior.
3 years ago

Ursula: King County needs to drop its plan to close youth jail

A new proposal by the county calls for teen suspects to be held in a 24-hour center where kids facing serious charges could stay for up to three days.
3 years ago

Ursula: My mom has lived a life that’s full; she did it her way

As we approach Christmas, our beautiful 87-year-old mom struggles to stay asleep. Each time she shuts her eyes, she hopes she doesn't wake up.
3 years ago

Ursula: Record-low King County election turnout ‘disturbing’

King County had the lowest recorded turnout rate for a general election in modern history this year. Ursula explains why it's disturbing.
3 years ago

Ursula: ‘I condemn Hamas and agree with the goal of eliminating this terror group’

"I don't believe it's antisemitic to say that I also support innocent Palestinians," Ursula Reutin writes.
3 years ago

Ursula: We aren’t doing enough for nurses, who are leaving in droves

Many are leaving the profession of nursing, and, in some cases, they're taking their own lives as well.
3 years ago

Ursula: Does grammar still matter? Not according to UW

Jake Harper found that the University of Washington's Informatics department doesn't grade on grammar in students' applications.
3 years ago

Ursula: Does everyone deserve a second chance? It’s complicated

Seattle chef Edouardo Jordan, once a national media darling after winning two prestigious James Beard awards, appeared on the Gee and Ursula show Tuesday.
3 years ago