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John & Shari call ‘The Phone Lady’ to help overcome phone phobia

Mary Jane Copps and her Phone Lady brand has been working with companies in order to improve their staff members' phone skills.

23 days ago

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Life put in perspective after John Curley’s cabin burns down

John Curley's cabin in Cle Elem burned down. He spoke about how the burning of the cabin, and the death of his friend Dori Monson

1 month ago

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Curley: ‘The gender pay gap is a myth,’ women don’t negotiate

Job listings in Washington must now include salary information. The new law is intended to help close the gender pay gap.

1 month ago

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Curley: Is it okay to keep your Christmas tree up until March?

For many in the post-holiday season, the lingering question remains: At what point should I take down my Christmas tree?

1 month ago

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Taylor Swift fans have ‘Bad Blood’ over Ticketmaster fiasco

This is Swift's first tour since 2018, with her tour following the record-breaking success of her newest album, "Midnights."

3 months ago

John Curley and Shari Elliker

Larkin: Attack ads from Schrier a ‘sad attempt’ to distract voters

One of Schrier's more recent commercials called Larkin "the definition of dangerous," stating he would "support a national ban on abortion."

3 months ago

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Tiffany Smiley claims Sen. Patty Murray is “desperate” as race barrels toward November

Tiffany Smiley continues to keep pace with incumbent Patty Murray as the Senate election draws near.

4 months ago

John Curley and Shari Elliker

State legislator wants to change self-defense laws after Seattle shooting suspect found not guilty

State Rep. Jim Walsh wants to create a bill that will "clear up language around self-defense" to protect people that have actual claims.

4 months ago

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Actor Joel McHale asks why the post office has stopped some Vashon Island deliveries

Some residents of Vashon Island have been recently notified by the Postal Service that home deliveries to their residences will be stopped due to safety complaints from postal workers.

5 months ago

MyNorthwest Staff

WA’s ban on high-capacity ammo magazines to take effect July 1

The measure also outlines that importing, manufacturing, and distributing magazines with more than 10 rounds will be prohibited.

7 months ago

John Curley and Shari Elliker

Does your boss truly care about your happiness?

John & Shari aren't buying a New York Times report that addresses the new school approach employers are taking to keep their employees happy.

9 months ago

MyNorthwest Staff

Alaska Airlines CEO anticipates ‘choppy May,’ issues mea culpa as flight cancellations rack up

Alaska Airlines is facing issues with contracting and a shortage of pilots, leaving travelers to deal with a surplus of flight cancellations.

9 months ago

John Curley and Shari Elliker

John and Shari: Political pressure to forgive student loan debt is well-timed ahead of mid-term elections

President Joe Biden and Congress’ plan for student loan debt remains an outstanding question as Democrats look towards the midterm elections.

10 months ago

John Curley and Shari Elliker

John & Shari: Inflation has forced some people to adjust their tipping habits

Inflation is driving up prices lately on nearly everything, and it seems to be leading some people to tip less at restaurants and for other services.

11 months ago

John Curley and Shari Elliker

John Curley and Shari Elliker want story ideas from listeners

John Curley and Shari Elliker are looking for story ideas and could use your help. If it's good, you may even get a gift from John of his choosing.

11 months ago

John Curley and Shari Elliker

John & Shari: Seattle teachers can keep masking if they’re concerned about safety

In a change of plans, and against the union's wishes, masks will soon be optional for all teachers, staff, and students at Seattle schools.

11 months ago

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John & Shari: If Russell Wilson leaves Seattle, his home could be on the market

While everyone else is thinking about the football impacts of Russell Wilson leaving Seattle, John Curley is thinking about what will happen to his home.

11 months ago

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John & Shari: As state ends COVID mandates, some people can’t let go

King County's vaccine verification policy has ended and the state and county mask mandates end soon, so it will be up to individuals to choose.

11 months ago

John Curley and Shari Elliker

John Curley shares an Olympic story from 2002 with local star Apolo Ohno

Eight-time Olympic medalist Apolo Ohno, who is from Washington, speaks about the Wim Hof Method, the Olympics, and John’s 2002 soul patch stunt.

11 months ago

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John & Shari: Customers ‘being used for marketing’ at loud restaurant

John Curley recently went out to eat at a restaurant with friends that he says was loud, and "not designed for people over 50."

12 months ago

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John & Shari: Seattle Uber riders rated second-worst among US cities

According to a new rating, the worst Uber riders are in New York City, Seattle, D.C., and Boston. But there are a few ways you can improve your score.