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auburn gang violence...
Charlie Harger

Harger: There’s no sugarcoating it, Auburn is overrun with gang violence

I recently reported on the growing wave of gang violence in Auburn -- the kind of violence that keeps you up at night.
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Is This the Beginning of the End for Dating Apps?

Out with the new and in with the old. Dating apps like Tinder, Hinge, and bumble are some of the most popular dating apps, but a new trend might be the end for them. What is this new trend? The old trend of finding a date in person. John and Jake share their thoughts on […]
19 hours ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: September 8, 2024

2 days ago
trifles...
Travis Mayfield

Mayfield: Set aside today’s trifles and join me at the beach?

My brain immediately forgot the small trifles and insignificant slights. They don’t actually matter, do they?
4 days ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Is the Seattle Freeze Real or Just an Urban Legend?

What is the Seattle Freeze? In short, it is the belief that it is difficult to make new friends in Seattle, especially if a person is a transplant from another state. Gee and Ursula tackle the debate and share their thoughts. Listen to the Gee and Ursula Show every weekday at 9am on KIRO Newsradio […]
5 days ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Take the Gen Alpha Slang Quiz With John Curley

Every generation has their own language, their own slang words and Gen Alpha is no exception. Sure, we might not know what “skibidi” means, but “negative aura” seems pretty self-explanatory. “Fanum tax” could be something from Star Wars, maybe, but it is definitely “sus.” See what we did there? Jake puts John to the test […]
5 days ago
leaders...
Patti Payne

Patti Payne: The 17 lessons leaders have taught me, regardless of industry

I've learned important lessons from well-known national leaders, and even more from individuals who wouldn't be considered conventional leaders.
5 days ago
Image: Graffiti can be seen on the "Entering Seattle" sign on Interstate 5 south leaving Shoreline ...
Charlie Harger

Harger: 8,555 tags and counting: The unchecked graffiti problem on the Seattle freeways

Over 8,000 graffiti tags were found to be scrawled across the Seattle roadways during a recent count KIRO Newsradio completed.
5 days ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Contacting a Company to Quit Your Job

Would you pay a company or someone to quit your job? John Curley did and it didn’t quite go the way he expected. Listen to the John & Jake Show every weekday at 3pm on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Listen to KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM, or visit MyNorthwest.com to learn more!
6 days ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: What Can We Expect From the Seattle Seahawks Game One?

The NFL regular season is upon us, and the Seattle Seahawks face off with the Broncos in week 1. Gee Scott stopped by SMN to talk about expectations from the team, the new coach, Mike Macdonald, and more. Listen to Seattle’s Morning News w/ Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien Show every weekday at 5am on […]
6 days ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: What Type of Socks Do You Wear?

The Great Sock Debate of 2024 has made its way to the Gee & Ursula Show. It’s crew socks vs. ankle socks vs. knee socks. This generational divide has been all over social media with strong opinions attached to it. The bottom line is to wear what makes you feel comfortable. There’s one exception… don’t […]
6 days ago
homeless crisis...
Angela Poe Russell

Angela Poe Russell: Solving the homeless crisis will make us all a little uncomfortable

Every Washington city worth its salt should be doing all it can to encourage affordable housing to help solve the homeless crisis.
6 days ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: John Shares Pet Cat Story

John Curley tells a story about when his pet cat got cancer.
7 days ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Do You Think It’s Weird When People Eat Alone?

Is eating alone weird? Gee Scott and the SMN crew share their thoughts on the idea. Then, somewhere along the way, they wind up talking about wearing hotel robes naked. Either way, let us know in the comments if you like to go to a restaurant and eat alone. Listen to Seattle’s Morning News w/ […]
7 days ago
Sock collection...
Bill Kaczaraba

Gee & Ursula take on the generational socks war

There's something new for the generations to argue about: socks. And yes, it's a thing. Gee & Ursula discuss on KIRO Newsradio.
7 days ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Homeward Bound: A Minnesota Cat’s Journey

A cat that went missing in Minnesota was found 1500 miles away in Monroe. It’s a miracle, right!?!? However, John and Jake have one question, who is responsible for paying to get the cat home? The owner who lost their pet or the person who found it? What do you think? Listen to the John […]
7 days ago
Charlie Harger: The melting pot that is the Puyallup State Fair...
Charlie Harger

Charlie Harger: The melting pot that is the Washington State Fair, and how it came at the perfect time

What struck me as I wandered through the Washington State Fair was the sheer diversity of people, all mingling together, seemingly getting along just fine.
7 days ago
marysville schools...
Travis Mayfield

Travis Mayfield: Marysville schools could be a harbinger of things to come

While the Marysville situation is one of the worst spots in the state, nearly every school in Washington is facing its own deep budget hole right now.
11 days ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Hope For Saving Holy Rosary Church in Tacoma?

Jon Carp of Save Tacoma’s Landmark Church joined Seattle’s Morning News to share details about his group’s proposal to the Seattle Archdiocese to purchase and preserve Holy Rosary Church.
12 days ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Another Classic John Curley Moment

There are no words for what is happening in this clip, except please enjoy another classic John Curley moment. Tune in live to The Jack and Spike Show weekdays from noon to 3pm on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. And if that timing, or our location in western Washington is inconvenient for you, we also have […]
12 days ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Another Classic Moment From John Curley

There are no words for what is happening in this clip, except please enjoy another classic John Curley moment. #funnyvideo #hunksoftiktok #chestdayworkout
12 days ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Let’s Go For a World Record!

Two days ago was the 69th anniversary of the first publication of the Guinness Book of World Records. John and Jake talk about some bizarre records, and we find out that John is training for the “most pushups in a minute” record. Listen to the John & Jake Show every weekday at 3pm on KIRO […]
12 days ago
weather...
Patti Payne

A Patti Payne poem: How the weather illuminates the greatness of this place we call home

I’ve been thinking about the weather throughout the Puget Sound region, and why this is the best place to call home.
12 days ago