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‘This is a right or wrong issue’: Washington Policy Center director says WA is leaving $700M in education funding on the table
A federal tax credit program could funnel $700 million a year into Washington K-12 education, but state leaders have yet to opt in.1 month ago
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‘It’s totally ridiculous’: Jake and Spike baffled by Oregon initiative that would outlaw hunting, fishing, and farming
An initiative in Oregon would give all animals the same protections as pets, effectively outlawing hunting, fishing, and modern farming.1 month ago
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Spike: Trump’s Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool excuses don’t hold water
Are we going to pretend that vandalism is the reason the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has literally been turned into a national swamp?1 month ago
Jake Skorheim
Jake: Costco please add this menu item to your food court, it will be the No. 1 seller instantly
Why doesn’t Costco have corn on the cob at the food court? Think about it, a giant Costco corn cob — massive, obviously — salted to perfection.1 month ago
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‘The best city on the planet’: KIRO anchor on the magic of Seattle’s World Cup atmosphere
Experience the magic of Seattle as the city buzzes with World Cup excitement following the USMNT's win over Australia.1 month ago
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Jake: Why I believe Team USA can win the World Cup
Are the odds in our favor? Maybe not. But as our history shows, we don't really care about the odds. Do Americans believe we can win the World Cup? Hell yes.1 month ago
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Washington won’t join ‘Great American State Fair’ — KIRO hosts say it’s a missed opportunity
Not all states will be participating in the Great American State Fair. Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington have all declined to participate.1 month ago
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‘Working families are paying the real price’: WA House candidate wants to extend climate deadline as energy bills could double in next 3 years
When Katy Cornell, a House candidate in Washington's 26th Legislative District, went door to door, she heard one issue: skyrocketing energy bills.1 month ago
Jake Skorheim
Jake: Washington health department warns World Cup tourists — Our weed is no joke
The Washington health department has issued formal guidance warning visiting foreigners to be careful with our cannabis products.1 month ago
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Jake: Washington fell to No. 31 in education rankings despite doubling school spending
About a decade ago, Washington was sitting at No. 20 — nothing special, middle of the road, fine. Now we’re in the bottom half of the country. Not good.1 month ago
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‘That’s nonsense’: Former Sounders announcer calls Seattle ‘a bona fide soccer hotbed’ despite reports of fewer World Cup visitors
Seattle is the only U.S. World Cup host city seeing fewer travelers flying in, according to Bloomberg.2 months ago
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‘The spookiest thing imaginable in Seattle’: Jake questions data center fears as small facility eyed for Starbucks HQ building
As a small data center is being eyed for the Starbucks headquarters building, Jake questioned whether the fear over data centers is warranted.2 months ago
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‘The result of bad policy’: Jake, Spike stunned as Seattle’s JumpStart tax data rivals post-recession Detroit
Five years of data tracking Seattle's JumpStart tax have been released, and as a result of several factors, the city has lost roughly 30,000 jobs.2 months ago
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‘It seems premeditated’: Jake and Spike question city’s intent as Seattle guitar shop blocked by 13 porta-potties for World Cup
A Seattle guitar shop was hoping the World Cup would bring more business, but instead found 13 porta-potties blocking its entrance.2 months ago
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Jake: How to survive a bear attack
Jake explains how to stay safe during a bear attack, following the recent incident on Mount Si involving teenagers and a black bear.2 months ago
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‘A pen like a little farm animal’: Jake sees protest zones outside Seattle Stadium as unnecessary
As the FIFA World Cup kicks off in Seattle, the city has set up "protest zones" outside Seattle Stadium to give demonstrators a designated space.2 months ago
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‘The girls are getting younger’: Dunn Lumber owner paints a grim picture of Aurora’s worsening sex trade
Dunn Lumber's Mike Dunn highlights the growing prostitution issue on Aurora Avenue and its impact on the community.2 months ago
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‘Is it worth it?’: Jake asks of the $1.5B Seattle Center upgrades after unanimous approval
The Seattle City Council recently unanimously approved upgrades for the 64-year-old Seattle Center's infrastructure, which will cost roughly $1.5 billion.2 months ago
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‘These lawsuits almost never work’: Oregon rodeo patrons sue after getting trampled by bull named ‘Party Bus’
Bull named 'Party Bus' injures patrons at Oregon rodeo, raising questions on safety and lawsuits after injuries at the fairgrounds.2 months ago
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‘Clearly an insane thing to keep doing’: Jake and Spike back federal homelessness funding overhaul as King County faces $26M loss
King County could lose $26 million after the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development overhauled how it awards homelessness grants.2 months ago
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‘You start a war before the World Cup’: KIRO hosts weigh security, access concerns after FIFA referee denied U.S. entry
After a Somali FIFA World Cup referee was denied entry to the U.S., KIRO hosts questioned whether such denials are routine.2 months ago
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‘It’s a lousy idea’: KIRO hosts question Trump’s move to open protected waters for seafood industry boost
KIRO hosts criticize Trump’s decision to open protected waters for commercial fishing, raising concerns over environmental impact.2 months ago
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‘Restoring its reputation isn’t possible’: Jake and Spike say King County homelessness agency struck out as officials install oversight
King County Executive Girmay Zahilay and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson have decided to install their own oversight for the King County Regional Homeless Authority.2 months ago
