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Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin connect and build up the Northwest community with their signature mix of stories and perspectives. The Gee and Ursula Show airs weekdays from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Gee & Ursula on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM News & Opinions

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MyNorthwest Staff

Downtown Seattle’s tourism bounces back while its office workers remain remote

Pike Place Market visitors are up nearly 60% since June 2020, according to DSA. Office workers, originally at 76% in March 2020, is still just at 34%.
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Survivor of Marysville-Pilchuck High School shooting draws parallel with Uvalde

Cale Lien, a survivor of the Marysville-Pilchuck High School mass shooting in Washington when he was a freshman, spoke out about the need for change.
4 years ago
chop shop...
Frank Sumrall

Complaints, concerns rise with dangerous chop shop operating under First Avenue bridge

Multiple complaints about vehicle theft are coming from a homeless encampment turned chop shop lying below the First Avenue South Bridge.
4 years ago
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KIRO Newsradio staff

Thousands of volunteers give back to the community for One Seattle Day

Thousands of volunteers gave back to the community on Saturday for One Seattle Day, including KIRO Newsradio's own Gee and Ursula Show.
4 years ago
Mayor Bruce Harrell’s office is clarifying some of his comments made during last week's "State of...
Frank Sumrall

Mayor’s search for permanent Police Chief looms over Seattle amid depleting law enforcement numbers

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell recently consulted with a hiring firm as the decision to choose the next Chief of Police heats up.
4 years ago
SPD water rescue...
MyNorthwest Staff

Dramatic water rescue on Lake Washington saves two adults, toddler

High winds and rough seas caused an inflatable boat to capsize on Lake Washington near the I-90 bridge on Wednesday, leading to a dramatic water rescue of two men and a toddler.
4 years ago
masks...
Brent Stecker

With COVID cases on rise again, did Washington lift mask mandate too soon?

Two months since Washington's mask mandate was lifted, cases are rising again. Gee and Ursula discussed their thoughts on the situation.
4 years ago
parking...
Dalton Day

Pierce County executive vetoes safe parking policy citing skirt of community feedback process

A measure to designate additional parking facilities for homeless communities in Pierce County has been struck down.
4 years ago
pot...
MyNorthwest Staff

City leaders lobby Congress to relax pot shop banking laws amid recent spate of armed robberies

Seattle city leaders called on Congress to pass the SAFE Banking Act, a bill that would allow pot stores to access traditional banking services.
4 years ago
rates...
MyNorthwest Staff

Economist: ‘Particular concern’ for first-time homeowners amid rising mortgage rates

Prospective homeowners might be wondering if now is the right time to buy before interest rates get raised.
4 years ago
Cars at Pike Place Market downtown Seattle foot traffic...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Local officials attempt to kick out ‘Pike Street Drummer’ Chris Anderson

Chris Anderson, a street jazz drummer often performing at Pike Place Market, is facing the wrath of nearby residents who want him and his music gone after years of bringing entertainment to the area
4 years ago
COVID vaccine students...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Reykdal: Board of Health ‘landed in right place’ by not mandating COVID vaccine for students

Superintendent Chris Reykdal explains the reason behind the Board of Health not requiring the COVID-19 vaccine for students this fall. 
4 years ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

‘Not enough to just say ‘no’ to drugs:’ Bereaved Mukilteo mother on the need for fentanyl education

A mother who lost a son to an accidental Fentanyl overdose calls on the Mukilteo School District to improve their drug education curriculum.
4 years ago
trans...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Spate of bills targeting access to trans healthcare is ‘staggering,’ says Seattle pediatrician

In the first four months of 2022, there have been nearly 240 bills that target the LGBTQ community, and the majority of them take aim at trans people.
4 years ago
Gee and Doug Baldwin, Cliff Avril, and Michael Bennett...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Gee Scott sits down with Seahawks legends Doug Baldwin, Cliff Avril, and Michael Bennett

In March, former Seattle Seahawks Doug Baldwin, Cliff Avril, and Michael Bennett unveiled a new initiative designed to raise funds and support for nonprofits across the region. KIRO Newsradio’s Gee Scott sat down with the trio this week to discuss the new initiative, as well as the current state of the Seahawks franchise. Trio of […]
4 years ago
SPD, city hall...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘I feel like the support is there’: Relationship between SPD, city hall ‘making progress,’ says chief

With a new mayoral in place and more consistent dialogue with city council, SPD Chief Adrian Diaz says that things are improving.
4 years ago
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Mayor Harrell: Seattle needs ‘comprehensive’ plan to bring in new police officers

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell believes that bringing more officers into the fold will require a multi-faceted approach in the months ahead. 
4 years ago
Colin Kaepernick...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Gee & Ursula: Time for the Seahawks to ‘put the Colin Kaepernick stuff to bed’

With rumors continuing to swirl, is Colin Kaepernick a good fit for a Seahawks team that appears to be entering the beginning stages of a rebuild?
4 years ago
Seattle, crime...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Gee & Ursula: Finding the balance in talking about crime in Seattle

KIRO Newsradio's Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin took a moment to reflect on their own show, asking if they focus too much on crime.
4 years ago
Seattle dry streak rain western wa...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Gee & Ursula: Seattle is a good place for young adults, recent graduates

A new Axios index survey says that young adults want to move to Seattle after they graduate more than any other major city in the United States. 
4 years ago
West Seattle lower bridge, concrete strike...
Nick Bowman

Some concrete deliveries set to resume Saturday despite union agreeing to immediate return

Despite some Seattle-area concrete delivery drivers agreeing to return to work starting Tuesday, there's uncertainty as to when that may actually occur.
4 years ago
nuclear...
Dalton Day

UW expert: ‘Nuclear is absolutely essential’ as feds fund next-gen nuclear revitalization

The U.S. Department of Energy sponsors two projects with ties to Washington to create the next generation of nuclear power technology.
4 years ago
Washington, Ukraine...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

‘I don’t care as long as I’m contributing’: Washington man heads to Ukraine to join the fight

Odessa, Washington, native Jeremy Smith is heading to Ukraine with a group of men to potentially join the fight on the front lines.
4 years ago
Kaepernick...
Gee Scott and Ursula Reutin Show

Gee & Ursula: Rumors swirl as Kaepernick says he’ll run routes with Seahawks WR

The Seattle Seahawks don't know who their next quarterback will be, but rumors are swirling after Colin Kaepernick set up a workout with Tyler Lockett.
4 years ago

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