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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

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.
5 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.
5 months ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

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.
5 months ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘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.
5 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.
5 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.
5 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.
5 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.
5 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.
5 months ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘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.
5 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.
5 months ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘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.
5 months ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

Ring cancels Flock Safety deal, but Jake still uneasy: ‘Every single moment of my life is being captured’

Ring's cancellation of the Flock deal raises questions about privacy and safety for users and law enforcement agencies.
6 months ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘Can’t do it’: Jake, Spike weigh in on skyrocketing costs of youth athletics

A family raised concerns about the expensive costs for their child to play youth sports, roughly $16,000 a year for their son to play baseball with his team.
6 months ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘Rules are rules’: Spike defends towing of 55 cars during Seahawks Super Bowl parade

While many parade-goers were celebrating the Seahawks Super Bowl win in Seattle, many of their cars were being towed in Lynnwood for illegally parking.
6 months ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘I couldn’t disagree more’: Jake clashes with WA senator over bill stripping counties of sheriff decisions

Washington's Senate Bill 5974 aims to address issues with decertified sheriffs and their certification status.
6 months ago
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‘A bit shocking’: Businesses looking to leave WA nearly doubled since ‘millionaire tax’ proposal, AWB finds

Nearly double the businesses are considering leaving Washington due to the proposed millionaire tax, reveals a new AWB survey.
6 months ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘The intrusion of AI’: Jake and Spike question whether Super Bowl ad celebrities were even there

Discover insights as Jake and Spike dissect the Super Bowl ads that captivated audiences during the big game.
6 months ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘Right place at the right time’: Superfan finds Seahawks in unforgettable moment at Disneyland

A lucky 12th man shares his unforgettable moment with Seahawks at Disneyland after their Super Bowl victory.
6 months ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

Spike O’Neill: Reagan-era policies widened the wealth gap

A growing divide between the wealthy and everyone else is at the center of a heated debate in Washington, and KIRO host Spike O’Neill says decades of economic policy are largely to blame.
6 months ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

Seahawks photographer Rod Mar shares inside look ahead of Super Bowl 60

While many Seahawks fans scour social media for another peek at the action ahead of Super Bowl 60, some may wonder who is behind the lens capturing the images.
6 months ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘Only left it there a couple hours’: Spike shares homemade soup after leaving it in his car

After a recent trip to a small town in Ireland, Spike O'Neill brought a bit of the country back with him, transforming the studio into a cozy restaurant.
6 months ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘Why is that even under their purview?’: Jake questions UTC’s authority to hide CCA costs

The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission has ruled that people can now be shown how much money they are paying towards the Climate Commitment Act.
6 months ago
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Jake Skorheim and Spike O'Neill Show

‘What do you need a big yard for?’: Homeowners trade yards for extra rooms to avoid moving

Many homeowners have begun to search for savvy alternatives that can keep them inside their current homes while maintaining their low interest rates.
6 months ago