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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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Lance Randall...
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Seattle mayoral candidate Lance Randall: ‘Stop the rhetoric’ against public safety, businesses

Seattle mayoral candidate Lance Randall has been in politics on the East Coast and in Seattle, where he has led several economic development programs.
5 years ago
Jamal Crawford, Crawsover...
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NBA greats return to Seattle for ‘The Crawsover’ summer Pro-Am

Some big name basketball players are coming back home to Seattle this summer for the return of "The Crawsover," hosted and organized by Jamal Crawford.
5 years ago
bar, restrictions...
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Locals ‘bellied up to the bar’ again in Seattle as COVID restrictions lifted

With the state's COVID restrictions on bars and restaurants lifted as of 12:01 a.m. on June 30, nightlife is back, including at Seattle's Streamline Tavern.
5 years ago
critical race theory, superintendent...
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State superintendent: Critical race theory is ‘manufactured outrage,’ not being taught in Washington

KIRO Radio's Gee & Ursula ask Washington's head of public schools what he expects of our state's learning curriculum.
5 years ago
Homeless Seattle, Andrew Lewis...
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Seattle councilmember touts ‘win-win’ approach to addressing downtown homeless camps

Councilmember Andrew Lewis believes that a new program could provide the right formula to finally address Seattle's homeless crisis.
5 years ago
Seattle, city hall park, homeless, King County Courthouse...
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King County councilmember pushing to condemn park near downtown Seattle courthouse

Councilmember Reagan Dunn is pushing to have the county condemn a park neighboring the King County Courthouse in downtown Seattle.
5 years ago
vaccine, variant...
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Virologist warns that Delta variant poses ‘great risk’ to those only partially vaccinated

If you haven't received your second vaccine shot, you may want to get another shot soon to be better protected against any COVID-19 variant.
5 years ago
inflation...
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Inflation to be expected as we ‘reopen the economy,’ says economist

The price for almost everything seems to be increasing, and inflation is up by nearly 5%. Why? Matthew Gardner, chief economist for Windermere, explains.
5 years ago
building black wealth...
MyNorthwest Staff

Draze honors Juneteenth with Building Black Wealth events

Saturday is Juneteenth and to honor the day, KIRO Radio is partnering with Draze, who often joins the Gee & Ursula Show, for two big events.
5 years ago
work from home...
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Gee & Ursula: Should we work from home forever, or is it time to return to the office?

KIRO Radio's Gee and Ursula opened the phone lines to let listeners share why they either want to return to the office or work from home.
5 years ago
Olga Park, homeless camp...
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Gee & Ursula: Why did it take a murder before city took action on homeless camp?

Crews cleared out a homeless camp in Seattle's Ravenna neighborhood after a shooting. Ursula wants to know why the city of Seattle can't be proactive.
5 years ago
Hospitality industry Washington...
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Washington hospitality industry staring down shortage of nearly 90,000 workers

With businesses finally able to reopen, many in Washington have continued to struggle to fill open jobs, particularly in the hospitality industry.
5 years ago
Evictions, Seattle apartment, renters...
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Gee & Ursula: Why extending eviction moratoriums could actually hurt renters

Seattle renters are going to get support, thanks to three bills passed by city council. But Gee and Ursula wonder if it could hurt more than it helps.
5 years ago
race...
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Why is it difficult for us to talk about Critical Race Theory?

Some don't know what it is, others have already formed opinions, and the political divide grows as America grapples with Critical Race Theory.
5 years ago
Naomi Osaka, athletes...
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Time to redefine ‘toughness’ after Osaka drops out of French Open

Naomi Osaka's withdrawal from the French Open sparked conversations about mental health and athletes. 710 ESPN's Stacy Jo Rost shares her perspective.
5 years ago
homelessness, ballot initiative, ACLU lawsuit...
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Business owner: Crime, homelessness in downtown Seattle has ‘never been this bad’

The owner of a downtown Seattle parking garage company told KIRO Radio's Gee & Ursula that the homelessness situation has never been as bad as it is now.
5 years ago
school encampment, homeless camp...
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Mayor Durkan says Seattle school district needs to ‘step up’ and move encampment

According to the city and Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, clearing the encampment near Broadview-Thomson K-8 is the school district's problem.
5 years ago
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Attorney for Ellis family: We need a ‘fully independent investigatory agency’

James Bible, the attorney for Manuel Ellis' family, speaks about the charges, why the investigation took so long, and what the family has been through.
5 years ago
manuel ellis...
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‘This hit me different’: Gee and Draze react to charges against officers in Manuel Ellis death

For many, the news that three Tacoma police officers would be charged for their role in the death of Manuel Ellis marked an emotional moment.
5 years ago
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Reflecting on race relations in America one year after George Floyd’s murder

May 25, 2021, is the one-year anniversary of George Floyd's murder. Gee and Ursula discuss if, one year later, race relations in the US have improved.
5 years ago
transgender...
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Trans woman shares her experience transitioning 12 years ago

KIRO Radio's Gee and Ursula say they're uncomfortable talking about gender identities because they have so much to learn, but a listener says if you make an honest effort, that's all she asks.
5 years ago
phase 3, fully reopen, vaccine...
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Washington transitions to ‘new normal’ as all counties can be in Phase 3

Gee and Ursula talk about how different and happy this past weekend felt. Plus, starting Tuesday, all Washington counties can be in Phase 3 of reopening.
5 years ago
reopen, mask rules...
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Businesses left to shoulder burden of enforcing state’s relaxed mask rules

Despite relief over relaxing of the state's mask mandate, it also will soon have businesses shouldering the burden of enforcing these new rules.
5 years ago
Homeless hotels, King County...
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King County Human Services head: Housing homeless in hotels is a ‘faster, cheaper’ solution

King County Human Services Director Leo Flor sheds light on the plan to house 1,600 of the region's homeless population in hotels.
5 years ago

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