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John Curley Show

‘At Christmas time it is gorgeous’: Curley makes the case for Leavenworth in Hallmark’s Christmas town contest

John Curley makes the case for why Leavenworth deserves to win Hallmark's contest for the Merriest Christmas Town this holiday season.
7 hours ago
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John Curley Show

‘It just seems broken to me’: Curley says finances killed rivalries as WSU marching band sits out of Apple Cup

Curley discusses how college football finances are harming rivalries, highlighting WSU's band absence at the Apple Cup.
2 days ago
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John Curley Show

‘Self-inflicted, avoidable wound’: Architect losing work over WA income tax heads to Idaho for new business

A Seattle architect explores new opportunities in Idaho as WA's income tax impacts his business ahead of its 2028 implementation.
2 days ago
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John Curley Show

‘Ruthless? Is that really fair?’: Curley sizes up the Lake Tahoe otter that left a swimmer with 38 stitches

A swim instructor in Lake Tahoe said a river otter grabbed her by the leg, pulled her under, and left her needing 38 stitches.
3 days ago
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John Curley Show

‘They’re coming for everybody’s salary’: Former U.S. Rep. tells Curley WA income tax won’t stop at millionaires

Former Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler tells John Curley that Washington's income tax won't just affect millionaires, and will be passed on down to everyone else.
3 days ago
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John Curley Show

Curley on fake 49ers athlete fraud case: ‘I don’t think there are any victims in any of this’

More details continue to rise to the surface regarding Daejon Love and accomplice Taylor Chan's elaborate, multi-year scheme defrauding more than a million dollars from dozens of women by pretending to be a San Francisco 49ers athlete.
3 days ago
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John Curley Show

‘Addiction machines’: Former Meta researcher tells Curley $17B settlement won’t go far enough

Former researcher analyzes Meta's $17B lawsuit settlement and its implications for child safety on Instagram and Facebook.
6 days ago
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John Curley Show

‘We are the place to come if you’re homeless’: Curley, KIRO producer spar over Seattle’s safety after viral Aurora billboard

A viral billboard near Aurora highlights issues of homelessness and crime in Seattle, stirring conversation among residents and veterans.
7 days ago
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John Curley Show

‘Dead and dying timber’: WA Policy Center says roadless areas are fueling WA’s worst fires

Washington Policy Center's Todd Myers warns that payroll taxes will continue rising, impacting your paycheck significantly.
8 days ago
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John Curley Show

‘He’s not coming here’: Curley explains why famous gas station Buc-ee’s is probably never coming to WA

KIRO Newsradio's John Curley has a message for anyone in Washington state hoping to one day pull into a Buc-ee's off the interstate: don't hold your breath.
8 days ago
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John Curley Show

‘I don’t trust him’: Curley pushes back after Bill Gates calls for AI job protections

Curley responds to Gates' call for AI job protections amid fears of job loss and turbulent times in history.
9 days ago
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John Curley Show

Curley says Starbucks strikers should quit as boycott begins, argues robots will replace baristas anyway

Starbucks Workers United, the union representing baristas at more than 550 locations, is calling for a boycott after contract negotiations have stalled.
9 days ago
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John Curley Show

‘Grow a pair of sideburns’: Curley challenges Ferguson on $790M school tax credit as Seattle teachers threaten to strike

John Curley thinks Seattle's teachers' union is more interested in protecting its power than protecting kids, with teachers likely to vote on a strike.
10 days ago
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John Curley Show

As beaver dams turn Maple Valley land into a swamp, Curley explains why beavers do what they do

With beavers causing havoc, KIRO Host John Curley asked traffic reporter Nate Connors, "Why do beavers build dams?"
11 days ago
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John Curley Show

‘Two Boeing models I would not fly’: Boeing whistleblower reveals planes subject to years of safety failures

Discover which Boeing models face safety failures, as whistleblower Merle Meyers shares insights on air travel risks highlighted in latest Netflix documentary.
11 days ago
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John Curley Show

‘Democrats feel like they’ve got more reason to drink’: KIRO hosts analyze data showing partisan split in record-low alcohol use

Discover how shifting drinking habits reveal a partisan divide in alcohol consumption among Democrats.
12 days ago
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John Curley Show

‘Do you know how long that process takes?’: KIRO hosts say Wilson’s response to plummeting poll numbers falls flat

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's favorability rating has plunged, and when pressed on it this week, her answer left KIRO fill-in hosts unconvinced.
12 days ago
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John Curley Show

‘This vendor needs to go’: Cybersecurity engineer warns Seattle’s camera system is one merger away from a nationwide dragnet

Cybersecurity engineer Noah Williams told "The John Curley Show" the real problem isn't cameras themselves. It's the system running them.
13 days ago
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John Curley Show

‘They just bump into whatever’: New study names the top 3 car brands with the worst drivers

Discover which car brands have the worst drivers based on insurance data and accident reports in this insightful new study.
14 days ago
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John Curley Show

‘The price of a burrito’: KIRO hosts say Seattle’s meager fine won’t stop Lime takeovers as another planned for Saturday

A third Lime scooter takeover is planned for Saturday night in Seattle, with hundreds of riders expected to meet near the Pioneer Square Pergola.
15 days ago
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John Curley Show

‘She’s the daughter of Bill Gates’: KIRO hosts say wealth and power are shielding Phoebe Gates from scrutiny

But what frustrated the KIRO fill-in hosts wasn't just Phoebe Gates' alleged fraud. It was how little attention it's getting.
15 days ago
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John Curley Show

‘Too many people are dying’: Seattle Councilmember Rob Saka lays out his proposed safer streets plan

Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka joined "The John Curley Show" on KIRO Newsradio to lay out his proposed Seattle SAFER Streets Act.
16 days ago
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John Curley Show

‘You failed if you weren’t safe’: KIRO hosts weigh in on Netflix doc alleging Boeing bypassed inspections

KIRO hosts analyze the Netflix documentary on Boeing's alleged inspection bypassing and its impact on safety culture.
16 days ago
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John Curley Show

‘Your average ‘I’m in a job that I don’t like’ complaints’: KIRO host skeptical of Starbucks barista walkouts

Starbucks baristas walked off the job at multiple stores over the weekend, including one near the company's new Nashville headquarters.
17 days ago
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