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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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High speed rail...
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Is a high speed rail line through Washington actually realistic, or is it a pipe dream?

Can Washington finally achieve its years-long dream of building a multi-state high speed rail line? So far, the answer remains unclear.
5 years ago
nonprofit wages...
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Rising wages: Seattle-wide trend, or nonprofit exclusive?

A local nonprofit has pledged to raise the wages of their employees by as much as $20,000, a "trend" Seattle has seen before.
5 years ago
Doug Ericksen, COVID treatment...
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Gee & Ursula: Should Washington lawmaker ask colleagues for COVID treatment in El Salvador?

Should state Sen. Doug Ericksen be able to leverage his power as a state lawmaker to receive treatment for COVID-19 while in El Salvador?
5 years ago
Pierce County investigation into Sheriff...
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Report shows biased policing from Pierce County Sheriff’s Department

A report reveals that instances in 2020 where deputies with the Pierce County Sheriff's Department used force disproportionately targeted Black residents.
5 years ago
Secretary of State Wyman...
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Kim Wyman: ‘I don’t think it matters’ if Washington’s Secretary of State is a Republican

Speaking to KIRO Radio's Gee & Ursula Show, Secretary of State Kim Wyman stressed her support for her soon-to-be successor, Steve Hobbs.
5 years ago
snow days...
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Gee and Ursula ask, are snow days priceless memories or wasted opportunities?

Local school districts are deliberating whether or not to preserve snow days with remote learning now an established alternative.
5 years ago
King County vaccine requirements, vaccine card...
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How should King County treat businesses not following new vaccine requirements?

How should King County health officials respond to complaints over businesses reportedly not complying with new vaccine requirements?
5 years ago
Seattle City Attorney, Ann Davison...
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Ann Davison: Will be ‘room in the middle’ in Seattle City Attorney’s office

Seattle's newest City Attorney, Ann Davison, lays out her plans for the office moving forward, after winning the race by four percentage points.
5 years ago
Seattle councilmember Sara Nelson...
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Sara Nelson: Wins for moderate candidates prove Seattle’s ‘political landscape has shifted’

Sara Nelson appears to be on her way to becoming Seattle's newest councilmember, wrapping up a race she says came down to messaging.
5 years ago
Bruce Harrell, eviction moratorium...
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Interview: Bruce Harrell lays out plans to be ‘a change agent’ as Seattle’s next mayor

Bruce Harrell details his priorities for Seattle moving forward, as he begins to get his mayoral administration off the ground in the months ahead.
5 years ago
primary ballot august...
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Sec of State: Social media reach is ‘one of the biggest challenges’ facing election officials

On the last Election Day with Kim Wyman as Washington's Secretary of State, she joins Gee & Ursula to speak to the state's voters.
5 years ago
residential businesses...
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King County Council to consider ‘greater flexibility’ for residential businesses

King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn discusses potential changes to city code to accommodate more residential businesses post pandemic.
5 years ago
COVID, mask mandate...
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At what point will we know that COVID is gone?

KIRO Radio's Gee Scott and fill-in host Aaron Mason discuss how we'll know when COVID-19 has gone from pandemic to endemic.
5 years ago
vaccine, kids...
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Virologist: ‘Time interval’ between doses will be important in vaccinations for kids

Dr. Rasmussen explains why, in her opinion, there should be enough clinical data to support emergency authorization of a vaccine for kids ages 5-11.
5 years ago
Sara Nelson...
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Seattle council candidate Sara Nelson outlines plan for homelessness, policing

Seattle City Council Position 9 candidate Sara Nelson calls for added encampment sweeps and police accountability over defunding.
5 years ago
masking...
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Superintendent: More ‘issues with adults’ over masking rule than students

The state Superintendent says things are going "pretty darn well" as schools reopened. He credits that success to COVID rules, which include masking.
5 years ago
Vaccine mandate...
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With Washington’s vaccine mandate deadline imminent, a minority chooses resignation

KIRO Radio speaks with the minority coalition which has decided to take a stand against the vaccine mandate and accept termination or resignation.
5 years ago
students, vaccine...
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State Superintendent says any future vaccine mandate for students will be ‘statewide’

The state Superintendent of Public Instruction says there won't be a vaccine mandate for students until there's full federal approval of a vaccine for kids.
5 years ago
Seattle City Attorney abolitionist Nicole Thomas-Kennedy, candidate...
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‘I didn’t think anybody took me that seriously,’ Seattle candidate says about anti-police tweets

Seattle city attorney candidate Nicole Thomas-Kennedy tells Gee and Ursula how she would run the office and responds to tweets she posted in 2020.
5 years ago
Kenneth Wilson...
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Seattle Council Position 8 candidate Kenneth Wilson takes aim at incumbent Mosqueda

The challenger for Position 8, Kenneth Wilson, claims his technical expertise as a civil engineer will be crucial for infrastructure development.
5 years ago
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Virologist: Death toll from COVID for at-risk group is higher than from rare J&J side effect

Dr. Angela Rassmussen explains why we shouldn't be too worried about a rare side effect of the J&J vaccine, though it is still a sad and serious outcome.
5 years ago
homeless...
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Homeless to homeowner: One Seattle man’s path to recovery

Joel Alba, a formerly homeless drug addict, discussed how social services and leniency from the court allowed him to become a home owner
5 years ago
Mariners...
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Mariners broadcaster Dave Sims ‘woke up excited’ ahead of big weekend for Seattle baseball

Broadcaster Dave Sims says he's thrilled about where the Seattle Mariners are today as they face the biggest weekend in a generation.
5 years ago
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Virologist: Getting people vaccinated arguably ‘more important’ than booster shots

While booster shots have been approved for some Americans, it's not the most straightforward recommendation. Dr. Angela Rasmussen helps clarify.
5 years ago

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