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Jake Skorheim
Jake: WA’s film tax break is a great idea — now apply it everywhere
Seattle's film tax break is a great idea. Let's extend this strategy to boost the industry everywhere.3 months ago
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‘We don’t care about topless sunbathing’: Jake and Spike say Denny Blaine Park neighbors want police to crack down on lewd acts
A judge signed an order Friday allowing topless sunbathing at Denny Blaine Park, according to KOMO News.3 months ago
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Jake: May the Fourth be with you, and thank John Williams for that
Thank you John Williams for providing the soundtrack to so many of our lives. May the Fourth be with you.3 months ago
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‘He weighed 61 pounds’: Lawsuit says DCYF missed signs of starvation before 15-year-old autistic teen died
A lawsuit reveals DCYF's failure to act before an autistic teen died from starvation while under adoptive care.3 months ago
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‘She revealed her true colors’: Jake and Spike react to Katie Wilson’s ‘bye’ to millionaires departing WA
Katie Wilson bids farewell to millionaires in WA. Jake and Spike share their thoughts on the unexpected departures.3 months ago
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‘That’s enraging’: Jake and Spike debate WA giving inmates free tablets while cutting state park funding
Washington's decision to provide tablets for inmates raises concerns as state park funding faces significant cuts.3 months ago
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Jake: Little League used to be orange slices, now it’s swag bags
Orange slices used to be enough. Now we’re spending $20,000 a year so a teenager can play Little League.3 months ago
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‘It’s blatantly unconstitutional’: Former WA Attorney General Rob McKenna doesn’t think court will uphold millionaires’ tax
Former WA AG McKenna questions the millionaires' tax legality. Insights on the potential court outcomes and implications.3 months ago
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Jake: Seattle schools’ cell phone ban is a good start — but it doesn’t go far enough
Seattle Public Schools’ new superintendent has moved to restrict phones for elementary and middle schoolers, but not high schoolers. That’s where he lost me.3 months ago
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Jake: What?! Sound Transit wants you to pay for something that was free
Sound Transit is rolling out a new parking permit program at its crowded light rail garages.3 months ago
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Jake: Maybe Jay Inslee should sit out of the ‘affordable energy’ conversation
Remember Jay Inslee? His legacy is still very much felt here in the state — especially every time you pay an energy bill.3 months ago
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Jake: WA’s monster budget will devour us all
I recently came across a graph showing the state’s operating budget over the last 30 years. In just the last decade, WA doubled its spending.3 months ago
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‘Amazon wants to take over the totality of your consuming life’: KIRO hosts react to Amazon’s new weight-loss drug program
KIRO fill-in host Greg Tomlin sees Amazon's new weight-loss drug program as just another market the retail giant is looking to dominate.3 months ago
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‘It sounds dystopian’: Jake, Spike debate whether companies should offer tiny homes to employees
Discover how a home builder in Huntsville is creating affordable tiny homes to help younger generations enter the housing market.3 months ago
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‘Where’s the real harm?’: Spike debates whether Issaquah real estate agent should be fined $2M for cutting down trees
An Issaquah real estate agent allegedly decided to add value to his mansion by cutting down trees near the home.3 months ago
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Jake: WA hates campgrounds, but sure seems to love taxes
Let’s play a game of would you rather: Would you rather take your family to one of Washington’s stunning campgrounds or would you hire more tax agents?3 months ago
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‘Catch-and-release isn’t working’: SPOG president warns Seattle risks becoming magnet for crime
Seattle Police Officer Guild's (SPOG) President Kent Loux discusses challenges facing Seattle and how certain policies may invite more crime.3 months ago
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‘After the fact is where we’re falling down’: Seattle production company director who found stash of stolen items hits roadblock with SPD
A Seattle production director and studio owner clash with SPD after thieves target local businesses, leaving questions unanswered.3 months ago
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Jake: Is anyone really surprised that Starbucks is leaving Seattle?
Starbucks is moving even more of its headquarters out of Seattle. What strikes me isn’t the move itself — it’s the surprise people seem to feel about it.3 months ago
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Jake: WTH, WSF?
The ferry service says they plan to have 20 of its 21 vessels ready to be put into service for the World Cup. WTH, WSF? Why can't this be the norm?3 months ago
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WinCo Foods’ setback fuels ‘food desert’ concerns in North Seattle
WinCo Foods' plan to move into North Seattle has been stalled after a hearing examiner overturned the city’s environmental approval.4 months ago
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‘Toot in the wind’: Jake and Spike criticize Seattle City Attorney Erika Evans’ KIRO interview
KIRO hosts Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill voiced their displeasure in Seattle City Attorney Erika Evans' interview with "The Gee and Ursula Show."4 months ago
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Why is WA always more expensive? Jake challenges DelBene on prices throughout the state
KIRO host Jake Skorheim and WA Rep. Suzan DelBene spar over the state's increasingly high costs and what is causing them.4 months ago
