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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Do it the right way’: Gee and Ursula back Pierce County crackdown on unpermitted food vendors

Pierce County is considering a crackdown on unpermitted food vendors, and KIRO hosts Gee and Ursula said the proposal protects public health.
50 minutes ago
high-tech toilets seattle...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘Big Brother watching you go number 2’: Jake and Spike split over Mayor Wilson’s plan for more high-tech toilets

Mayor Wilson wants to spend $1.4 million a year on 10 high-tech Throne public toilets while cutting $50 million to close a $175 million budget gap.
2 hours ago
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John Curley Show

‘This is the info they’ve always had on us’: KIRO hosts explore how Amazon uses shopping habits to build customer profiles

KIRO hosts discover how Amazon shapes recommendations using shopping data about themselves. Explore the impact of the "About You" feature.
4 hours ago
We Heart Seattle...
John Curley Show

‘Wanting to clean up the city is now a right-wing thing’: Reason reporter questions state probe of We Heart Seattle

A reason.com reporter said critics view the founder of We Heart Seattle as a right-wing figure as the group faces a state investigation.
5 hours ago
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John Curley Show

WA Rep. Berg: ‘No intention’ of lowering Washington millionaires tax threshold despite controversial remarks

State Rep. April Berg, D-Mill Creek, claims a Washington Republican Party video of her remarks on the state’s millionaires tax misrepresents how the tax works.
7 hours ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

As Seattle schools test weapons detectors, Gee and Ursula want officers back on campus

Seattle Public Schools will test walk-through weapons detectors at Nathan Hale and Rainier Beach High Schools after the school board voted unanimously on Oct. 7 to support the pilot.
10 hours ago
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Charlie Harger

Harger: Housing First and Recovery First shared a Seattle stage, and nobody walked out

Friday night, I moderated a panel discussion on homelessness and addiction. This wasn't going to be a food fight, and it wasn't going to be an episode of Jerry Springer.
11 hours ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘Why is it always public safety?’: Jake and Spike push back on Seattle’s proposed $7.1M cut to firefighter overtime

Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill discuss the implications of Seattle's proposed cut to firefighter overtime in the 2027-28 budget.
2 days ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘That song is cooked’: Gee celebrates Ella Langley’s Billboard record while declaring he’s done with Mariah Carey’s Christmas hit

Ella Langley's Choosin' Texas breaks records on Billboard, surpassing Mariah Carey's holiday classic.
2 days ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Do I need pizzas delivered by drones?’: Ursula questions drone deliveries as Walmart plans Seattle expansion

Ursula Reutin discussed Walmart's drone delivery plans for Seattle and the implications for everyday convenience in urban areas.
2 days ago
Washington State Ferries...
Luke Duecy

The Spin: Washington State Ferries’ ‘People First’ message puts workers ahead of stranded passengers

When a disruption hits Washington State Ferries, the public wants to know what happened, how long it will last, and what officials are doing to help.
2 days ago
wa ferry wage disrupt...
John Curley Show

‘People feeling like they’re going backwards’: KIRO hosts debate wages, living costs after WA ferry disruptions

KIRO hosts debate rising living costs, six-figure salaries and worker pay demands after Washington State Ferries disruptions.
3 days ago
seattle pricing surveillance...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘Take care of the streets’: Jake criticizes Katie Wilson’s priorities after Seattle adopts surveillance pricing restrictions

Seattle's new pricing ordinance raises concerns about priorities. Jake Skorheim questions Mayor Katie Wilson’s focus on surveillance over street care.
3 days ago
daylight savings time...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘I’m going with what’s best for my heart’: Ursula favors permanent standard time over keeping daylight saving time year-round

Discover Ursula Reutin's stance on daylight savings and the Sunshine Protection Act's potential impact on our timekeeping practices.
3 days ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘This is all of us, really’: Ursula discusses generosity among people struggling to get by after food bank volunteer’s story

Ursula Reutin reflects on the kindness within communities facing challenges, inspired by a food bank volunteer's story.
3 days ago
Microsoft...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Midterm election theater’: Gee and Ursula rip Trump administration’s Microsoft H-1B crackdown

Gee and Ursula criticize the Trump admin. for suspending Microsoft from a green card program, calling the H-1B move midterm election theater.
3 days ago
copper...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘You never get to buy metal again’: Spike wants scrapyards that buy stolen copper to lose their licenses

Scrapyards that buy stolen copper should permanently lose their licenses, KIRO host Spike O’Neill argued.
3 days ago
business (3)...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Shooting ourselves in the foot’: KIRO hosts call on Seattle to help businesses hurt by construction

Seattle’s construction projects are meant to improve roads and infrastructure, but Angela said the city is hurting small businesses.
3 days ago
Puberty...
Katrina Guischard

Puberty is awkward. Here’s why experts say parents should keep talking

If you’re parenting a tween or teen, you may already know one thing: Puberty can be awkward … for everyone.
3 days ago
water for elephants...
Manda Factor

‘Water for Elephants’ brings circus spectacle and found family to Seattle’s Paramount

"Water for Elephants," playing at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre through Sunday, brings that world to life through theatrical storytelling and circus feats.
3 days ago
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John Curley Show

Will you watch? Curley says ‘majority of people’ will tune in to Nidal Hasan’s public execution

The Pentagon said Thursday it will livestream the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan, the former Army psychiatrist convicted of the 2009 Fort Hood shooting.
3 days ago
washington ballots income tax...
Charlie Harger

Harger: 5 things I’m watching as Washington ballots hit mailboxes, from WA-3 to the income tax

Ballots start landing in Washington mailboxes a week from today, on Friday, Oct. 16. Election night is Tuesday, Nov. 3.
3 days ago
Starbucks (7)...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘Don’t make me have an opinion’: Jake and Spike back Starbucks focusing on coffee over social messaging

Jake and Spike welcomed what they described as Starbucks shifting its emphasis from social messaging toward coffee.
4 days ago
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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘Once you’re hooked, then what?’: KIRO hosts call for WA’s Meta settlement to fund help for people struggling with social media

Ursula Reutin calls for Washington's Meta settlement to support those struggling with social media and its impact on mental health and well-being.
4 days ago