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Julia Dallas
‘Record amount of babies and toddlers dying’: WA rep. pushes to change Keeping Families Together Act
Explore the impact of the Keeping Families Together Act on foster care and racial equity in Washington State.8 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘It’s only getting worse’: UW professor reveals alarming teen phone use at school
A study by the University of Washington revealed that children across America are using their phones in school at alarming rates, with 25% of students spending a quarter of their school day on a cell phone.8 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘You’re geared to lose’: Spike on why sports gambling is destroying young men
Explore how the booming sports gambling industry affects youth in America and what it means for the future.8 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘You have almost a 60% chance of failing’: Jake on WA’s poor business survival ranking
A new study found that WA is dead last in the country for its business survival rate, concluding that nearly 60% of businesses fail in their first five years.8 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Why would I buy gold in WA?’: Jake explains why 10.3% precious metals tax will push investors out of state
Learn how Washington's 10.3% tax on gold and silver may drive investors away from the state.9 months ago
Julia Dallas
‘How sloppy our climate accounting is’: WA Policy Center uncovers massive error in CCA report
A 7.5-million-ton mistake uncovered in the CCA report by Washington State's Department of Commerce raises significant concerns.9 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Let them have their own money’: KIRO hosts push back on proposed millionaire tax
Washington Governor Ferguson's 9.9% millionaire tax faces pushback from KIRO hosts concerned about its impact on personal finances.9 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘It’s going to crush a lot of people’: Spike says expiring ACA subsidies will hike premiums for everyone
Over 20 million Americans may face skyrocketing insurance costs as ACA subsidies expire, impacting their healthcare access drastically.9 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Priced like it was from 1950’: Canlis celebrates 75 years with surprise menu
Canlis, a fine-dining establishment in Seattle, celebrated its 75th anniversary in December by offering its guests a unique menu that drew inspiration from the restaurant's roots.9 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Surprised to be feeling so crummy’: Grandmother gets flu after 30-year streak amid intense U.S. outbreak
A grandmother's first flu in 30 years highlights the recent outbreak and rising illness rates across the U.S.9 months ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show
‘Genuinely meaningful’: Jake and Spike swap surprise Christmas gifts on air
Ahead of Christmas Day, "The Jake and Spike Show" on KIRO Newsradio had a gift exchange during to highlight their appreciation for each member of the team.9 months ago
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.9 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.9 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.9 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.9 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.9 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.9 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.9 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 budget10 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.10 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.10 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.10 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.10 months ago
