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‘They need a break’: WA farmers, Spike plead Ferguson to pause CCA amid rising diesel prices
Washington farmers urge a pause on the Climate Commitment Act as rising diesel prices threaten their business amid ongoing conflicts and economic strain.6 months ago
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‘It’s not healthy’: Jake opposes Seattle’s supportive housing where dealers have ‘captive audience’
Andrea Suarez reveals how Seattle's tiny village supports drug use, raising concerns about its impact on the homeless community.6 months ago
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‘It’s not compulsory — yet’: Jake says ‘no way in heck’ he would agree to WA utilities controlling his thermostat
KIRO host Jake opposes WA utilities' plan to manage thermostats remotely during energy spikes.6 months ago
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‘You’re rationalizing bad practices at USPS’: Rep. Jim Walsh and Spike spar over Supreme Court late ballots debate
Rep. Jim Walsh discusses mail-in voting and late ballots on "The Jake and Spike Show," highlighting crucial voter ID initiatives.6 months ago
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‘We’re losing our agricultural community’: Fourth-generation eastern WA family ranch faces $3.7 million battle with state
A fourth-generation family ranch in eastern WA battles the state for essential grazing rights to sustain their cattle operations.6 months ago
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‘People are freaked out’: WA Policy Center director details unintended consequences of workers bill of rights
Explore the impact of WA's new workers bill of rights and insights from the Policy Center director on its unintended effects.6 months ago
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‘We’re just trying to save the city money’: Jake has a ‘pie-in-the-sky idea’ to reduce Seattle’s homelessness
Explore Jake's visionary plan to cut costs and enhance shelter options for Seattle's homeless ahead of the World Cup.6 months ago
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‘How can you ask people for $1.5 billion?’: Jake says city must address safety before new Seattle Center
Jake Skorheim emphasizes the need for safety improvements before a new Seattle Center bond proposal.6 months ago
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‘We’ve made ourselves an outlier’: Downtown Seattle Association says business taxes are pushing out employers
Jon Scholes urges reduced taxes for Seattle businesses to retain employers and boost the local economy.6 months ago
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‘This is very performative’: Jake and Spike debate if former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz left WA over ‘millionaire tax’
Explore the debate on Starbucks' Howard Schultz's departure amid Washington's millionaire tax discussions.6 months ago
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‘They treat us like animals’: Chamber leader says WA’s millionaires income tax is ‘a trick’
Mike Sotelo, president of the Ethnic Chamber of Commerce Coalition is speaking out against the proposed income tax on millionaires in Washington.6 months ago
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Seattle’s $30M CHOP verdict: Breaking down how wrongful death damages are calculated
The $30M CHOP settlement prompted KIRO host Jake Skorheim to investigate the inner workings of how the parties settle on the amount of money to be paid.7 months ago
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‘It was a deal’: Bellingham native buys Pacific Science Center’s stegosaurus head for thousands
A Bellingham native invests in the Pacific Science Center's stegosaurus head as the dinosaur exhibit faces closure and disrepair.7 months ago
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Ice age mammoth being unearthed at WA dig site — tours now available
Tickets to witness the unearthing of remains of a prehistoric mammoth at the McBones Coyote Canyon Mammoth Site are now available.7 months ago
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‘This seems like a war of convenience’: Spike backs Sen. Murray’s claim there was ‘no imminent threat’ from Iran
Senator Patty Murray rejects the notion of war with Iran, backed by Spike's insights on the current tensions.7 months ago
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‘More of it has been wasteful’: Spike criticizes WA’s spending as budget doubles with few results
Washington's budget has doubled in 10 years, yet results remain scarce, raising concerns about wasteful spending.7 months ago
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‘Police are not a high priority for them’: Jake questions lack of police hiring from $100M grant
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson's budget agenda includes is a $100 million grant for police hiring, though zero new officers have been hired.7 months ago
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‘Don’t look sloppy’: Jake, Spike respond to backlash over airport banning pajamas
A Tampa airport has successfully banned Crocs for travelers coming through its airport, but now its sights have been set on banning pajamas for passengers.7 months ago
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‘I think that’s a mistake’: Jake warns CARE chief’s blunt approach won’t work with SPD
CARE chief Amy Barton highlights safety issues in Seattle due to lack of police support for community response efforts.7 months ago
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‘It’s like Kid Rock at halftime’: Jake criticizes Patty Murray for skipping State of the Union, having her own speech
Washington lawmakers, including Murray, plan to skip Trump’s State of the Union. Discover Jake’s critical response.7 months ago
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‘Good luck’ finding a $400K home: Jake rips Seattle’s unaffordable housing market
While U.S. residents are facing one of the most unaffordable housing markets in the country's history, Seattle's unaffordable housing costs remain high.7 months ago
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‘A snapshot of failure’: Jake, Spike question Seattle’s dog overdose prevention efforts
Learn how Seattle is educating dog owners on overdose prevention with pamphlets and essential treatment tips for their pets.7 months ago
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‘Are they this valuable?’: Jake looks to cut school administrators rather than pass ‘millionaire tax’
Critics urge budget cuts instead of a new millionaire tax in Washington. Explore the debate surrounding fiscal responsibility.7 months ago
