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John Urquhart ICE shooting...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘That’s what inflames me’: Former King County sheriff blasts Trump’s leadership over fatal ICE shooting

A former Washington sheriff condemns Trump following the fatal ICE shooting of a woman in Minneapolis.
7 hours ago
WA gold silver tax...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘Why would I buy gold in WA?’: Jake explains why 10.3% precious metals tax will push investors out of state

Learn how Washington's 10.3% tax on gold and silver may drive investors away from the state.
8 hours ago
trump oil venezuela adam smith...
Charlie Harger

‘Trump’s goal is he wants the oil’: Adam Smith slams Trump’s foreign policy shift

Smith said Trump's moves to seize Venezuelan oil and threaten military force against Greenland represent a dangerous return to a time when powerful nations simply took what they want.
8 hours ago
uw college football congress...
Charlie Harger

Rep. Adam Smith calls on Congress to rein in ‘chaos’ of college football after UW QB transfer

Smith said Congress needs to step in and bring "some semblance of order" to college football after Demond Williams Jr. announced he's entering the NCAA transfer portal.
9 hours ago
15-year-old wsp 100 mph chase troopers...
Charlie Harger

Harger: A 15-year-old led troopers on a 100 mph chase — then went home

WSP troopers said a group of teenagers, including a 15-year-old driver, led them on a high-speed chase around 3:30 a.m. near Marysville.
14 hours ago
WA nicotine tax vape zyn...
John Curley Show

‘Raising the price of the healthier stuff’: Curley criticizes WA’s 95% vape, zyn tax

The new tax on e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches raises prices, prompting concerns about public health and accessibility.
1 day ago
gas prices wa climate commitment act...
Charlie Harger

Harger: WA has third-highest gas prices in nation. Now the state admits its climate program data was off by 96x

Washington's climate program data was inaccurate by 96x, contributing to soaring gas prices.
2 days ago
climate commitment act air quality...
Julia Dallas

‘How sloppy our climate accounting is’: WA Policy Center uncovers massive error in CCA report

A 7.5-million-ton mistake uncovered in the CCA report by Washington State's Department of Commerce raises significant concerns.
2 days ago
Somali child daycare center...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘There is fraud in every state’: Gee and Ursula back fraud crackdown, but not attacks on Somali community

KIRO hosts discuss the impact of alleged daycare fraud on Somali-run centers in Puget Sound, highlighting rising threats and harassment.
2 days ago
income tax millionaire tax washington...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘Let them have their own money’: KIRO hosts push back on proposed millionaire tax

Washington Governor Ferguson's 9.9% millionaire tax faces pushback from KIRO hosts concerned about its impact on personal finances.
2 days ago
retail theft issaquah wa...
Charlie Harger

Harger: WA leads the nation in retail theft. Issaquah shows how to fix it

Washington loses $3 billion a year to retail theft, 40-48% higher than the national average. Washington consistently ranks No. 1 nationally for retail theft impact.
3 days ago
climate program person pumps gas...
Charlie Harger

Harger: WA has third-highest gas prices in nation. Now state admits climate program data was off by 96x.

Washington's climate program data was inaccurate by 96x, contributing to soaring gas prices.
3 days ago
SODA SOAP enforcement Seattle...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘You just make it worse’: Former King County Sheriff criticizes removal of SODA, SOAP enforcement

Seattle's City Attorney vows not to enforce drug ordinances, sparking debate on public safety and community impact.
3 days ago
Katie Wilson (3)...
John Curley Show

‘The power of a rumor’: Katie Wilson clarifies there is no policy change on drug arrests

Mayor Katie Wilson addresses backlash over no policy change on drug arrests amidst concerns over public drug use.
3 days ago
Venezuela...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Astonishing, audacious’: Retired 4-star general praises Venezuela operation, but asks: What’s next?

Retired general commends Maduro's capture but questions the next steps for U.S. strategy in Venezuela's evolving political landscape.
3 days ago
seattle public drug use katie wilson...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Seattle is ending arrests for public drug use as Katie Wilson takes over

An internal SPD email is instructing officers to stop making arrests for public drug use and possession. Instead, officers will refer people to the LEAD pre-arrest diversion program.
4 days ago
In-N-Out Washington small business chain...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Why do we hype them up?’ Gee and Ursula debate whether restaurant chains deserve media coverage

Discover why small businesses struggle to compete with national restaurant chains in the evolving market landscape.
5 days ago
ACA subsidies expiring...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘It’s going to crush a lot of people’: Spike says expiring ACA subsidies will hike premiums for everyone

Over 20 million Americans may face skyrocketing insurance costs as ACA subsidies expire, impacting their healthcare access drastically.
5 days ago
millionaire tax...
John Curley Show

‘Illegal and a dumb idea’: WA Rep. Jim Walsh blasts Democrats’ proposed millionaire tax

WA Rep. Jim Walsh discusses the unconstitutional millionaire tax proposal on KIRO Newsradio, voicing concerns for taxpayers.
6 days ago
Canlis surprise menu...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘Priced like it was from 1950’: Canlis celebrates 75 years with surprise menu

Canlis, a fine-dining establishment in Seattle, celebrated its 75th anniversary in December by offering its guests a unique menu that drew inspiration from the restaurant's roots.
6 days ago
lawmakers budget session wa...
Charlie Harger

Harger: Budget shortfall, rising costs await WA lawmakers in 2026 session

In 10 days, state lawmakers head back to Olympia. What's waiting for them? A budget gap somewhere between $2.3 billion and $4 billion.
6 days ago
downtown seattle...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Good news on the horizon’: Downtown Seattle Association sees retail turning a corner

Downtown Seattle's retail scene shows promise with new arrivals and relocations, signaling a turnaround for local businesses.
8 days ago
flu (1)...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘Surprised to be feeling so crummy’: Grandmother gets flu after 30-year streak amid intense U.S. outbreak

A grandmother's first flu in 30 years highlights the recent outbreak and rising illness rates across the U.S.
8 days ago
2025 2026 new year's...
Charlie Harger

New Year’s Eve commentary: What 2025 took from us — and what we’re carrying into 2026

New Year's strikes at midnight. I've been thinking a lot about the year we're leaving behind. 2025 was hard. For a lot of us. Maybe for you.
9 days ago