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John Curley Show
‘The price of a burrito’: KIRO hosts say Seattle’s meager fine won’t stop Lime takeovers as another planned for Saturday
A third Lime scooter takeover is planned for Saturday night in Seattle, with hundreds of riders expected to meet near the Pioneer Square Pergola.4 hours ago
John Curley Show
‘She’s the daughter of Bill Gates’: KIRO hosts say wealth and power are shielding Phoebe Gates from scrutiny
But what frustrated the KIRO fill-in hosts wasn't just Phoebe Gates' alleged fraud. It was how little attention it's getting.9 hours ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: A community college radio station gave me a career, a newsroom full of colleagues, and a wife
I talk for a living, on a medium that talks about itself constantly, and I found out about National Radio Day after the show ended yesterday.16 hours ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘I didn’t feel like I could speak my mind’: Seattle Times columnist quits after paper kills Sophie Cunningham story
After 11 years as a columnist at The Seattle Times, Matt Calkins resigned because the paper shelved columns that didn't align with its perspective.1 day ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘We kicked this can 7 more weeks down the unsafe city road’: Jake, Spike rip Mayor Wilson for delaying camera decision
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson resurfaced at a news conference, but her answers on surveillance cameras, left Jake and Spike unimpressed.1 day ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘You knew what you voted for’: Gee says don’t act shocked as Katie Wilson’s approval plunges amid recall effort
A new poll shows only one in three Seattle voters trust Mayor Wilson's safety plan as recall efforts intensify, and Gee Scott wonders why people are surprised.1 day ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘As if I’m some kind of grifter’: We Heart Seattle founder fires back at state probe as Gee and Ursula press her on accountability
We Heart Seattle founder Andrea Suarez said she gave up a corporate career, invested $25,000, and spent three years picking up trash for free.1 day ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘We were the underdogs going in’: Tacoma Little Leaguers stun Alabama in World Series opener
Tacoma's Soundview Little League won the World Series opener 2-0 against Alabama and the parents celebrated the team's remarkable achievement on the big stage.1 day ago
John Curley Show
‘Too many people are dying’: Seattle Councilmember Rob Saka lays out his proposed safer streets plan
Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka joined "The John Curley Show" on KIRO Newsradio to lay out his proposed Seattle SAFER Streets Act.1 day ago
John Curley Show
‘You failed if you weren’t safe’: KIRO hosts weigh in on Netflix doc alleging Boeing bypassed inspections
KIRO hosts analyze the Netflix documentary on Boeing's alleged inspection bypassing and its impact on safety culture.1 day ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘I’m tired of doing this every year’: Gee, Ursula sound off on Seattle teachers’ strike threat
Seattle educators voice frustrations over contract talks, warning of a potential strike if an agreement isn't reached soon.2 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘I don’t think this is really political’: Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson orders faster Seattle permitting as apartment reviews stretch past a year
Large apartment projects in Seattle currently spend about 374 days in city-controlled permit review, more than double the city's own 180-day target.2 days ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: A 17-year-old was convicted, locked up, released, and the allegations got worse. Now what?
He's 17 years old. He's already been through the juvenile justice system for serious crimes. But we know what happened next. He eventually got out.2 days ago
John Curley Show
‘Your average ‘I’m in a job that I don’t like’ complaints’: KIRO host skeptical of Starbucks barista walkouts
Starbucks baristas walked off the job at multiple stores over the weekend, including one near the company's new Nashville headquarters.2 days ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘She’s running for office and from accountability’: Spike says ghosting DUI crash victim is a character issue for Tacoma House candidate
A Tacoma man whose truck was allegedly hit by Tacoma House candidate Krista Perez said no one contacted him for six days after the crash.2 days ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘It’s all climate scam’: Jake fires back after California becomes first state to regulate what tires you can buy
California has become the first state in the country to regulate replacement tires, which could eliminate 70% of the tires currently sold in the state.2 days ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘It hits the bar for malfeasance’: Jake and Spike weigh whether Mayor Wilson recall can clear legal hurdle
Jake and Spike discuss if Seattle Mayor Wilson's recall can overcome legal challenges in court.2 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘We are intervening way too late’: State police leader says WA’s crime drop still masks deeper problems
WASPC chief advocates for increased staff as WA sees a significant 21% drop in homicides and decreases in overall crime rates.2 days ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘It’s not a boogeyman’: Jake and Spike debate turning Seattle’s cameras back on after Pioneer Square shootout
Jake and Spike agreed the cameras should be turned back on, but were split on how much weight to give the misuse of surveillance data.2 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘Is it about safety or money?’: Ursula questions Edmonds’ motive behind 24/7 school speed cameras
The Edmonds City Council voted 5-2 to keep school zone speed cameras running 24 hours a day, seven days a week.2 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘That was nasty’: Gee and Ursula attempt to process Mariners’ historic 22-0 loss
Gee and Ursula analyze the Mariners' shocking 22-0 shutout loss to the Brewers, marking a record defeat for the team.2 days ago
Charlie Harger
Harger: You think Brian Heywood spends big? A caregivers union in Olympia outspent him on campaigns
The union SEIU 775 likes to note that The Seattle Times once compared it to Boeing and Microsoft and called it one of Olympia's most powerful players.3 days ago
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show
‘This is a dream come true’: Tacoma dad raves about Soundview Little League’s trip to the World Series
Soundview Little League from Tacoma heads to the World Series, making dreams a reality for players and families in WA.3 days ago
