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gas taxes...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

Spike O’Neill: ‘I never met a tax I didn’t love,’ but Washington gas tax hike is ‘too much’

Spike O'Neill says he has never met a tax he doesn't support, until the new Washington gas tax.
2 years ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

King County Assessor: Constantine wouldn’t be Sound Transit CEO without appointing majority of board

Explore potential conflicts of interest with Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine's appointment and its implications for the agency.
2 years ago
school zone speed cameras...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘They’re trying to pull a fast one’: Jake and Spike dispute tickets from speed cameras in school zones

Jake and Spike dispute school zone speed cameras, claiming unfair ticketing practices are misleading drivers.
2 years ago
Emerald Downs...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

Emerald Downs president reveals why beloved racetrack may close next year

Learn why Emerald Downs may close next year and the effects on the community. Discover the challenges facing this beloved racetrack.
2 years ago
Image: A Sound Transit light rail train sits at the new Lynnwood station on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 202...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘The number is just crazy’: Jake and Spike shocked at West Seattle light rail extension’s $3 billion shortfall

Jake and Spike can't believe the West Seattle light rail extension project is facing a staggering $3 billion budget shortfall.
2 years ago
DoorDash...
Jonah Oaklief

Jake and Spike: New DoorDash payment plan is a slippery slope, Ursula agrees

Klarna's partnership with DoorDash raises concerns over flexible payment options. Is this a risky slope for consumers?
2 years ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill talked about the importance and potential dangers of having a "work...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

Is having a work wife crossing the line? Jake and Spike tackle workplace relationships

Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill talked about the importance and potential dangers of having a "work wife" on a recent episode of the Jake and Spike Show.
2 years ago
Tesla...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

Spike O’Neill: Tesla attacks are just ‘misdirected mass hysteria’

A Tesla driver in Lynnwood was harassed and cut off by another driver on her way to a doctor’s appointment Wednesday morning.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Is Bigfoot Real or Fake??

The question everyone always asks is, “Is Bigfoot real?” Spike thinks they exist. Jake wants to believe but has some doubts. Tell us what you think. Listen to the Jake and Spike Show every weekday from 12pm – 3pm on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Listen to KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM or go to MyNorthwest.com to […]
2 years ago
Social media TikTok icon applications, alongside others, are seen on a mobile phone in this photo i...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘The evidence is overwhelming’: Spike O’Neill says it’s time to (mostly) ditch social media and enjoy life

Discover why Spike O'Neill believes social media harms mental health in his insightful discussion on its overwhelming effects.
2 years ago
Everett electric buses. (Photo: KIRO 7)...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘Everett hates the environment’: Jake and Spike say city brought electric bus problem on itself

Jake and Spike have strong opinions about Everett's electric bus fleet, and they don't hold back.
2 years ago
Democracy Voucher Program...
Julia Dallas

Ursula Reutin: ‘I want proof’ Seattle’s democracy vouchers actually work, before new tax

The Seattle Mayor's Office is proposing raising property taxes to renew the Democracy Voucher Program, which donates to campaigns, the city announced in a news release.
2 years ago
Washington volcano...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘We’re doomed’: Jake and Spike debate seriousness of Washington volcano alert

Experts are vigilantly monitoring a Washington volcano after a series of earthquakes struck the area, reported The Daily Mail earlier this week.
2 years ago
INRIX leaving Kirkland...
Julia Dallas

‘How can you take this CEO seriously?’: Gee and Ursula slam INRIX’s exit; Jake and Spike back the move

Transportation data and analytics company INRIX is moving out of Kirkland after nearly two decades.
2 years ago
coyote attacks in Bellevue...
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

Jake and Spike are being terrorized by coyotes. What should they do?

A string of coyote attacks in Bellevue has left residents on edge. The Seattle Times reported Wednesday that authorities killed a coyote due to its threat to community members.
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Did Donald Trump Lie About the Social Security Scam?

Jake and Spike have a debate over Trump’s comments on the social security fraud. Is it happening? Is it not happening? Tell us what you think. Listen to the Jake and Spike Show every weekday from 12pm – 3pm on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Listen to KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM or go to MyNorthwest.com to […]
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Spike Reflects on the Legacy of Bob Rivers

KIRO Newsradio’s Spike O’Neill is a longtime friend and colleague of Bob Rivers, whose humor and voice defined Seattle mornings for more than two decades. Rivers died after a courageous battle with cancer at 68. “If it weren’t for Bob Rivers, I wouldn’t have met my wife, started my family, or had the life I […]
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: Should the Dept. of Education Switch to School Vouchers?

Should the Department of Education turn into school vouchers for families? Jake and Spike have the private vs public school debate! Listen to the Jake and Spike Show every weekday from 12pm – 3pm on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Listen to KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM or go to MyNorthwest.com to learn more!
2 years ago
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MyNorthwest Video

Video: KIRO Newsradio Reporter Threatened with Knife While Covering Burned Cybertrucks

While covering the story of the Tesla Cybertrucks that burned overnight in Seattle, KIRO Newsradio reporter Luke Duecy was threatened with a knife. Listen to the Jake and Spike Show every weekday from 12pm – 3pm on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Listen to KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM or go to MyNorthwest.com to learn more!
2 years ago
Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

Jake and Spike make the case for, and against, school vouchers

In a spirited, yet respectful debate, Jake and Spike found themselves at odds over the contentious issue of school vouchers.
2 years ago
Replica of stolen Liberty Bell replica recovered. (KIRO 7)...
Bill Kaczaraba

‘Hey, you know any missing Liberty Bells?’ Meet the man who helped track down stolen Liberty Bell replica

A replica Liberty Bell, valued at approximately $20,000, was stolen from Evergreen Washelli Cemetery.
2 years ago
People attend an event concerning the improvements to Alexa at Amazon. (Photo: AP)...
MyNorthwest Staff

Jake and Spike: Do we really need Amazon’s new AI-powered Alexa+?

Amazon introduced a new version of Alexa this week, enhanced with generative AI.
2 years ago
oscars academy awards anora chalamet...
MyNorthwest Staff

2025 Oscars: Will Anora and Timothée Chalamet dominate? KIRO, KTTH pick this year’s big winners

KIRO Newsradio, KTTH and MyNorthwest gave their thoughts and predictions on which nominees will reign supreme come Oscar night.
2 years ago
Photo: Tim Eyman thinks now is not the right time for the initiative killer....
Bill Kaczaraba

Jake and Spike: Tim Eyman feels initiative process is under fire

Tim Eyman, a prominent figure in Washington State's initiative process, voiced strong opposition to Senate Bill 5382, which critics have dubbed the "initiative killer."
2 years ago