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Julia Dallas
‘Screaming like a banshee’: KIRO hosts react to possible toilet rat amid King County warning
Discover KIRO hosts' insights on the alarming toilet rat warning from King County that gained global media attention.7 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘10% of normal business’: Skykomish economy suffers with highway closure, but shops remain open
Skykomish faces challenges with road closure and power outages, yet local shops remain open to serve the community.7 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘They should pay more’: Spike backs taxing millionaires, warns small businesses could suffer
Washington's 9.9% millionaire tax may threaten small businesses while addressing essential budgetary requirements.8 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘It has failed everywhere’: Jake and Spike clash over publicly run grocery store idea
Explore the arguments for a publicly run grocery store in Seattle and its potential impact on the community.8 months ago
Frank Lenzi
‘I’m still underwater out there’: Maltby-area farmer still has 5 feet of water in barn after floods
A Maltby-area farmer still has five feet of water in his barn along Marsh Road after last week’s flooding.8 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Non-stop go, go, go’: Snohomish firefighter describes intense flood rescue efforts
Firefighter Brandon Huber discusses his experiences with flood rescues in Snohomish, highlighting challenges and heroic efforts during crises.8 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Does this encourage strikes?’: Jake skeptical of new unemployment benefits for striking workers
A new law is scheduled to take effect in 2026, which would provide up to six weeks of unemployment benefits for workers who decide to go on strike.8 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘These kids are now suffering’: Jake calls out Seattle Parks for neglected Little League fields
A Seattle Little League vice president, Ted Foster, spoke out about high permit fees the league has to pay, which make up more than 60% of its operating budget8 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Abused by a small percentage’: Spike frustrated as Tacoma reconsiders renters’ bill of rights
Tacoma's reconsideration of the renters' bill of rights raises concerns for tenants facing rent increases and housing instability.8 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Weeks of billable work’: Jake differs with Spike on Seattle’s 10th-worst commute ranking
A recent report ranked Seattle's I-90 and I-405 interchange as the 10th-worst commute in the country, with an average of 74 hours stuck in traffic each year.8 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Morally bankrupt?’: Jake shocked by Spike’s view on companies fleeing WA amid new tax proposal
Explore the surprising support for the WA tax proposal from a KIRO host's co-host in this detailed analysis.8 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
AI teddy bear back for sale after researchers found it can give explicit advise regarding sex, weapons
Sales of a plush toy powered by AI were suspended after researchers found that the AI functions were not ready to safely interact with kids.8 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Volunteer teamwork saves small dog trapped in Roslyn crevice
A small dog named Coulee was rescued after becoming trapped in a narrow, 12-inch crevice about 20 feet deep in the Roslyn area on Monday.8 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Solid advice’: Spike agrees with limiting gifts to ages 3-18 as 2 WA cities hit top spending list
Kirkland and Bellevue rank in top 10 U.S. cities for holiday spending, according to WalletHub and SeattleRed's recent report.8 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
South Seattle neighborhood’s mysterious stench traced to potential source
A foul smell in South Park, South Seattle, has been traced to its likely source, raising concerns among local residents.8 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Supply and demand fix those problems’: Jake and Spike clash over idea of rent control
Explore why KIRO's Jake Skorheim opposes rent control amid Seattle's supply and demand challenges.8 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘How do you get it done?’: KIRO hosts challenge Katie Wilson’s ambitious agenda
Spike O'Neil discusses the hurdles Seattle Mayor Wilson faces in passing her socialist proposals through the city's legislative process.9 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Being an outsider created the artists we love’: Director Cameron Crowe previews memoir ‘The Uncool’
Discover insights from iconic director Crowe in his debut memoir 'The Uncool,' revealing stories behind his legendary films.9 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘No real value’: KIRO host celebrates end of penny production after 230 years
The U.S. ended production of the penny on Wednesday, abandoning the 1-cent coins that were embedded in American culture for more than 230 years.9 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Tone-deaf message’: KIRO fill-in host says Harrell should’ve focused on his experience, not Wilson
Bruce Harrell conceded in the race for Seattle mayor Thursday, officially making Katie Wilson the mayor-elect. In his speech, Harrell recalled his biggest accomplishments while mayor, touting his work on public safety and affordable housing. He said he tried to lead with love, and that humor was a form of love, and that you have […]9 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘We’re locked in’: Spike adds to Seattle’s ‘housing freeze’ claims amid raised interest rates
Interest rates have fallen to 6.17%, the lowest since Oct. 2024, but the rates remain considerably higher than post-pandemic levels, when they reached below 3%.9 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘She’s about to be in charge of $9 billion’: Jake questions if Katie Wilson is prepared to be mayor
With a competitive Seattle mayoral race, KIRO host Jake Skorheim questioned whether Katie Wilson is prepared for the role.9 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
Spike believes ‘hangry-gate’ was Bruce Harrell’s undoing: ‘Such a foot in mouth answer’
KIRO host Spike O'Neill believes incumbent Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's response to a question regarding public safety was his undoing.9 months ago
